What I Love and Hate Most About Japan |

[@sharlainjapan]

We've got Spanish subtitles now thanks to Pablo!!

[@AuntieKaiHawaii]

Aloha Sharla, I'm so happy that you are posting more. I have missed you terribly! I hope life is getting better for you. I was hoping to see outside in your town soon? What else are you looking forward to this Spring? I'm wondering if you and Norm will vlog together soon? I like the humor that you both share. I've been a bit melancholy so far this year. It came in with a few disappointments. One, I had to move. There are few rentals here after the volcano took out so many last year. We ended up in a not so great looking and small place. It is cooler up Mauna Kea. I have been watching ideas on how to make small places work. Any ideas? Where do you put your stuff? Are there any apartment living ideas or small home living ideas that might work for me from Japan? I also use a wheelchair most of the time. What is accessibility like in Japan? How do people with challenges get along in Japan? Is the bus accessible? Are the Olympics changing your life much there? I was wondering if the Volcanoes affect your health sometimes? We have had bad vog days before. I miss your kitties too. Hope things keep looking up! Love to you. Take care, Kai

[@AuntieKaiHawaii]

Mahalo !

[@clautraveleando]

Thanks Pablo!! I'm from Spain. I love u Shara!!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I wish I'd seen you were doing a Q&A so I could've asked you something, lol. Okay, for you or anyone past their first year of living in Japan (you live tax free the first year, I've heard): I've read that if you live abroad, you have to pay taxes back to your home country along with those of the country you're in. Which country do you find you've had to pay higher taxes to? Of course, this will vary from country to country, but what has been your experience?

[@greyscale2933]

Cuando no encuentro subs en español igual veo tus vídeos en inglés porque te adoro y kkkskskd 💗

[@Durronko]

0:20 How do you fit Learning Japanese into your daily schedule? 0:59 Homesick? 1:37 Do you speak French? 2:08 Have you ever pretended to not understand Japanese? 2:35 Which past video is the best? 3:00 Do Sakura produce cherries? 3:36 What is your skin care routine? 4:27 How did you start and how are you motivated to do KZbin? 5:40 Have you taken JLPT? 7:07 Why Japan? You going back to Canada at some point? 8:20 What and where would your dream home be like? 9:10 What sparked your passion in East Asian culture? 9:55 What do you do to relax? 11:12 What do you love and hate the most in Japan? 12:13 Do I need a high level of JLPT for studying in Japan? 13:00 Can you wear your own shoes when wearing a Kimono? 13:31 Why Morioka? 14:39 Are you gonna do Lucky Bag videos? 14:56 When is the best time to go to Japan? 15:46 How different is Green Tea from tea bags in Canada?

[@jr3535jr]

You the real mvp

[@Wendyz181]

Dude!! good job!! thank you^^

[@MeOnTheStreets]

good job mate!

[@lzal3583]

Thank you!

[@Rooiku]

thank you

[@oliviadouglas9474]

-Your hair looks amazing! -You look so happy -I hope you are doing better and wishing you the best of luck with this new step in your life!

[@sharlainjapan]

Thank you so much Olivia💕

[@fluffykittens684]

Omg yes the first thing I noticed was her hair it looks so beautiful!! ❤️

[@corinnedesu106]

When I was working a dead-end retail job, watching your videos about Japan really inspired me and now I’m in my 2nd year of a Japanese degree at university and will be studying in Osaka from September ✨ Looking forward to even more Japan content from you!

[@owlislike]

corinnedesu congrats!!

[@etherealelf]

So awesome! Good luck!

[@DFNR]

I've been watching videos of Japan since 2016 and Im still at the same dead point (: Gj, Enjoy your trip 🇯🇵

[@abouttime837]

so you’re saying Sharla in Russia was a possibility?

[@MsHabzz]

Haha thats what I thought. Imagine Sharla learning Russian, developing an interest in their culture and moving to Russia instead

[@celestea.2957]

Ms Ali lol that sounds like a parallel universe 😂

[@MsHabzz]

@@celestea.2957 hahaha

[@alivein9886]

Good idea. Go Russia!

[@xxbittertwink]

That would’ve been W I L D

[@glennmatayoshi7027]

Hey Sharla. I confess that I stopped watching your channel when you moved to S. Korea. Japan is my main travel intreset. Although I'm happy you're back in Japan and creating videos, I'm sad about the circumstaces. I'd love to see you do vlogs about Morioka and show us why you love it so much. Take care!

[@MelancholyMoondancer]

I did the same thing for the same reasons.

[@lindsay.rajvansh]

I didn't because I just love Sharla... I don't care where she is 🤷‍♀️.

[@bbghoul_x]

@@lindsay.rajvansh 💯👏😁♥️

[@emilygalvez7944]

SAAAAMEEE

[@walkingmochi]

I feel like a bad person saying this, but yeah, same dude.

[@lolam.7434]

I've missed you Sharla and the happiness you transmit. I hope you are doing well with everything that is going on with your life right now, but remember we are here for you. Love you

[@Tangwulindd3]

Mahatma Gandhi said,"The real independence in a country is when a girl or a lady can walk in peace at night without fear",I hope it was the same in my country too like u said that of in Japan

[@ZeldaandFairies]

I can’t wait for the lucky bag videos aaaaaaaa!!!!!! I noticed you hadn’t done them this year and was a little sad but I understood cause of this stuff going on! But now I’m so excited!!! ❤️❤️

[@InvaderMela]

Hey Sharla, Will you be using your Sharla in Japan channel again now that you've moved back to Japan? Or will you continue to post to Sharmander only? P.S. I can't wait until you evolve to Sharmeleon, it's so close C:

[@CarrieDaugherty]

Shelby I was just wondering the same thing! 🤔

[@sharlainjapan]

Probably not, the way the KZbin algorithm works you need to post as often as possible or your channel will go down the drain. Keeping up with two channels is a bit too stressful :(

[@InvaderMela]

@@sharlainjapan I completely understand, I'll still be subscribed to both channels though 😊 I can't wait to see more Japan videos and what adventures this new chapter takes you on ❤️

[@craigcoupe4728]

@@sharlainjapan Isn't it possible to upload the video's from that channel to this one then delete that channel? That way you have all the video's together, the old videos will get extra exposure and it will help with algorithms. Just label them as re-uploads to help avoid confusion.

[@mikeburke1348]

Sharla is awesome. She is solid, never wavers, never quits, keeps providing the absolute best information about a crazy, exotic culture. Thanks Sharla.

[@TheFULLMETALCHEF]

I’ve been following you since you got to Japan. It’s been amazing to see your personal growth throughout some very challenging times-yet you have obviously grown both spiritually and emotionally over these years. You’re probably one of the most genuine persons on KZbin and I love ❤️ your journey that you’re sharing with us!

[@akinofujiko]

Morioka is gorgeous! I was there in the autumn and I loved it! Please show us more around Morioka when you get the chance. Can't wait for the lucky bag videos!

[@kaleenaharris-schlein8066]

It’s nice to come back from a work lunch break to find that there’s a new video! Hope you have a great weekend, Sharla! ❤️

[@yohji538]

Your English is so clear and it helps me learning the language!! Thank you!

[@garyh3521]

Taka Don’t forget that she is a Canadian girl

[@origamifox5180]

彼女はカナダ人

[@shakalksgamer7974]

I just know I need an hour version of Sharla talking in French or Spanish, kinda like an asmr. THAT WOULD BE HEAVEN! 😍

[@SillyGoose-d5z]

You're so right about travelling in the summer. We visited last July to climb Fuji-san and I melted!

[@saneill17]

Thank you for saying you didn’t have a problem with homesickness. I thought it was just something that happened to everyone. It gives me hope that I won’t struggle like everyone says

[@xoxoxcrusty]

You’re glowing❤️ I hope you’re doing good !!

[@mrswed1995]

@@judietwalpole5640 You can say doing good as well, it's not one or the other.

[@kimandersen164]

@@judietwalpole5640 does english need a spanking?

[@johnk8243]

Hailey H. I was thinking the same thing... Sharla is "Glowing" Sharla is back! Yay.

[@Morgoth10101]

​@@judietwalpole5640 First off, you forget the capital-I in your last sentence. Second off, you used ""not correct" instead of "incorrect", which is also bad style. So maybe just get off your high horse? This is the internet, i.e. an informal environment where pretty much everyone uses colloquial language. So don't be an annoying "grammar" nazi, especially as not everyone here is a native speaker (me included).

[@Vulcapyro]

prescriptivists begone

[@Apo0]

I love your hair Sharla! You are rockin' the Narcissa Malfoy look!:)

[@Leithian812]

The slower pace of things in the north seems to be agreeing with you. You look lovely, my friend. As always, thanks for sharing your world with us! ❤️💕

[@stephiyan]

You look radiant Sharla!! Hope you are feeling as warm and sunny on the inside 🌞

[@argo12]

Totally agree on visiting Japan in the fall! So beautiful, and a little cool so you can walk around all day and not get sweaty! Also wanted to say that I loved the colors and textures in your backdrop. Warm soft colors with a splash of green - so beautiful! Very comforting and flattering!

[@peyab.8113]

2 videos in one day with Sharla yessss

[@momof2plusotaku657]

2 videos? Did i miss something.... She only posted 1 lol

[@peyab.8113]

@@momof2plusotaku657 Tokyo Creative posted a video with her and Kim

[@rampager89]

Thanks for this Q&A Sharla! So good to see you!

[@wombatpandaa9774]

I can second the first point -- I'm fluent in Korean to an intermediate/advanced degree, and I've noticed over the only few days I've gotten back into kpop and kdramas a bit that it's done wonders for reminding me of the Korean I already know and helping me form more natural sentences, along with occasionally teaching me new words.

[@EvanLeyis]

Lol, pretending not to know the language to avoid cops is 👌

[@Groundhoggie_]

the Japanese cops sound stupid

[@Vulcapyro]

If the police showed up right after she moved into a new place, the police might have been there to greet her to the neighborhood, which I think is something that happens in some Japanese cities?

[@EvanLeyis]

@@Vulcapyro sounds too social and small town friendly for me, 0/10 ACAB

[@Groundhoggie_]

you might know we have a Koban every area. Koban is also called "Police Box". I think, when a fresh pollice officer comes to the Koban, she or he go greeting neighbor. I don't stay in home in weekday daytime and I don't see them. But, I, once, had the freshman greeting. I hope he was not a cosplayer. 😁

[@pirateking888]

I really enjoy your kentucky style bourbon, sir

[@tunapish]

Sharla I’ve been subscribed for YEARS I really hope you’re doing well I’m glad that you’re still making videos. Your videos make me feel very at home for some reason

[@meladath5181]

"Really long video". Sharla! I would watch 30 min QA videos from you MINIMUM. Even an hour on a good day. Help people to learn and maybe inspire others!

[@melodielemire2270]

I thumbed up before watching the video. That's how much faith I have in Sharla's vids. I always know I'm gonna have a good time watching them!

[@taylorlink7277]

living in a smaller area is just so much better if you are not a city person. the community is just so warm and welcoming compared to a city where everyone's worried about their own lives. while i was already interested in moving countries before discovering your channel, your channel always provided motivation to keep working towards that goal. ive been living in southern japan here for almost a year now. used to suffer really horribly from anxiety and i havent had any since arriving. every day i work hard on my language skills and i hope to make my home here.

[@cutiepatootie4286]

You're not a horrible person at all! I actually get homesick in my own homecountry after living in Japan. That's how countries and cultures work for some people. Some can't stand living in Japan while I thrived there. It's the same for other countries too

[@eeveebeth6775]

Grass is the best description of how green tea tastes! The most delicious warm grass drink 😂

[@sharlainjapan]

🌱💕

[@akilahs3889]

Love you Sharla! Always great to see your smiling face.

[@nataliyainmotion]

Yeah, I relate. Been living in Japan half a year now and I don't get homesick and I dont expect to. I don't think it makes you a bad person. I call my parents every day or at least as often as I can to update them on my life and how school is going.

[@lets_talkabout_anime]

I believe the tea difference is western green tea is usually roasted where as I think Japanese green tea is just dried, giving the western green tea that bitter flavor. I looked into this when I got green tea at a Japanese restaurant and it wasn't totally different. So then I started looking for Japanese style or non-roasted green tea

[@TheColeTruth]

FFX is the best one! The music is really beautiful too.

[@Rose_from_UK]

Fall is my total fave season, I love love love the brown and orange leaves

[@fogsmog9325]

My favorite thing about Japan 🇯🇵 is Sharla 😖 💕(I haven’t been there but Sharla exploring and explaining the culture is wonderful! Wherever she goes)

[@jaimiepanda90]

Loved this video! I have been watching your vlogs for a couple years now and I can say you do show so much love, curiosity, and attention to where ever you are living. It's really cool to see your ambitions grow all the time. YOU'RE SO DARN COOL SHARLA!

[@Hiislisa]

Currently in Japan right now for the second time, I love it here

[@danielle8585]

I remember watching your home stay and it really inspired me to go travelling around smaller Japanese towns/cities. I don't like crowds at all, and the way you talk about Morioka is making me want to check it out now! When I first started watching around 5 years ago all I wanted to see was Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto but now I want to go to the Japanese countryside more than those big busy cities. I feel like Chris' series inspired me as well :D

[@carog.3669]

That sweater looks so cozy!!! This video was really informative! Thanks! I am flying in to Tokyo in a week and I am super excited to try green tea now hahaha

[@Galadhwen]

I feel a different vibe from you in this video - maybe it is that your look is slightly different, maybe it is seeing the different decor in your apartment. Not sure what it is. But I like it! You are definitely still you but it feels like you are also reconnecting with yourself and figuring out what that means. All the best to you and I really liked this video with the good variation in questions!

[@sharlainjapan]

Thank you so much Laura😭💕

[@kapdragon]

Oh no! Don't let out the secret of the fall weather!! I'm taking advantage of thanksgiving break and going at the end of November this year... hoping it'll be quiet and beautiful~ Glad to see you doing well! The kimono you wore in the TC video was absolutely stunning!

[@Moaritsu]

I got your first skincare box, and every since then i have become very invested in skin care’!! i’m just now running out of the toner actually!! and i still have half the rice mask (which is the best omg). thanks so much for introducing korean skincare to so many people!

[@sharlainjapan]

Ahh I’m so glad to hear that. It really changed my life and I’m so happy you guys are seeing similar results😭💕

[@milky_quartz]

I find that in America they label western style green tea as just "preen tea" but when you want it the japanese style they call it by the japanese name, so you naturally say "matcha" AND IT DOES TASTE LIKE GRASS I LIVE IT childhood me who played kitchen outside serving up grass on a plate as "food" is REELING

[@jamesgreen8060]

Great to see you're much happier in this video. You have an amazing smile. Saw one of your earlier videos and realized it was your birthday the other day. Happy birthday Sharla! Best wishes from Toronto!

[@lanatherana157]

You've inspired me so much in dedicating myself to learning Japanese. Thank you so much for your videos!:)

[@Aaaaahlice]

Aah I missed Sharla, I actually thoroughly enjoyed this video. When you just sit down and chat to the camera is so relaxing

[@tasseiviews2947]

Really love that you like the Yakuza games. They're so easy to overlook because they're about gangsters (if you're not especially into that thing at least, like me, maybe you are, I don't know), yet have such a captivating story regardless. I started Yakuza 0 not too long ago, my first Yakuza game, and wished I'd played just any of them sooner.

[@haleciar]

I always find myself going back to your homestay videos! I love them so much and the vibe they give off. They make me want to move to the countryside, have a small farm, and just live my best studio ghibli life. I love all your videos about the culture and countryside of Japan ♡

[@andreaculbertson7581]

I love your home stay videos, I’ve watched them several times & keep thinking & hoping that you would go back one of these days. Also, making more videos about that special family. You seemed to have enjoyed it so very much. Do it again.

[@lianereading6707]

Noooo! I didn't want the video to end! I've missed Sharla's videos so much. I wish her all the best and hope she continues to keep up her lovely positive spirit. God bless Sharla!!!

[@sharlainjapan]

Aw thank you Alyssa♥️ I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@akt19]

You look so happy and looking better then ever. Glad to see your staying positive!

[@Scottsgamerlounge]

Hell ya! My day just got better! Hope you're doing well Sharla!

[@DutchieAbroad]

It's weirdly soothing to hear you don't struggle with home sickness either. I live in Australia now and lived in England for year before this and I never felt home sick, which made me feel like a bad person 😅 You look like you're doing well, hope everything is working out for you! 💕

[@HoodlumAmnesium]

I have been bingeing your videos for the last couple of weeks and wow they make me smile more than I thought possible. Your uplifting personality and smile is infectious and really helps make my day brighter so I thank you for that.

[@Brenda-ut9yn]

Sharla I'm so glad you're another person like me that doesn't get homesick! I'm still in the states but went from living out west in the desert to up north in Maine! I get asked ALL the time how I manage to live so far from my family and honestly for awhile there I felt like I was some horrible person for not missing anyone. I'm really happy to see I'm not the only one that doesn't get homesick!

[@halazeisa]

yesssssss remembering the info during the listening exam!! I was worried I should take attention deficit or dementia tests afterwards 🤣🤣🤣

[@HartleySan]

When I lived there, I recall hearing that hay fever is particularly bad in Japan because after the war, they wanted to plant a bunch of trees that were quick-growing and easy to maintain, and so they settled on the Japanese cedar trees, which en masse, leads to a lot of pollen.

[@alanhirayama4592]

I live in WA state and I interact with Canadians often. The dead giveaway for Canadians for me is the way they say "eh" and "about", and Sharla does not disappoint! LOL, thank you for sharing!

[@GalletitasTheKnight]

My mother always describe it as that nice grass flavored tea, I found so funny you used the word grass too 😂😂😂🍵❤️

[@MsKestrela]

Thank you for featuring my question!! You are the first person I've watched that has spurred my huge love of Japan and inspired me. I had a minor stroke last October, that has left me "mobility impaired", so it looks like I will never get to visit Japan in person. Now that you're back, I can continue to visit virtually. Lucky Bags...Yeah!

[@KeroKeroKuraido]

I love Kochi for the same reasons you seem to love Morioka. It's just smaller and less stressful and people are so warm and welcoming (not that they aren't welcoming in Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka ect). Kochi-shi is even just like Morioka-shi, surrounded by mountains, big river right through the middle. Kochi just has a lot of ocean near by too. :P Also I remember the first time I drank "real" green tea in Japan and though "wow this tastes like dirt!" but in the most positive way ever; it's so good.

[@nyaong7799]

Wow I have been watching your videos from the beginning (my first one was the iconic japanese bread video xD) and I can say that this video felt soooo nostalgic to me. Your videos have ALWAYS helped me through very rough times and so did this one once again :) I just want to thank you for everything. You are the only person that has always been there for me. I always knew that I just had to push a single button to find a person online who is so similar to me and can cheer me up. A lot of the times I felt so lonely and you always showed me that I'll never be alone. I know that you have been through some hard times as well right now so I just want to say all of us are so thankful for your hard work and for your lovely personality. You made one life a lot brighter and more happy and I bet there are a lot of other people who feel the same way :) So Sharla and everyone else who is reading this have a nice day and if you feel like everything is going downhill just remember that things will get better and that we are in this together :)

[@jasmama1977]

You seem happy and relaxed:) my apartment that I moved into by myself in Portland Oregon at 29 last year is all houseplants and exposed unfinished wood. It definitely creates a peaceful environment and designing my own place by myself has become my favorite hobby

[@rachu816]

I really appreciate your videos and I also have a lot of fun watching them. Thank you so much for sticking to this website all these years!

[@papaquonis]

Yes, highly agree on learning other languages. In my country (other than our own language) English is mandatory from 1st grade and German or French is mandatory from 5th grade. From grade 7 you can even do a fourth language, but that's optional. Learning several foreign languages is proper more common in non-English speaking countries though?

[@tildessmoo]

Video to go back and watch: The bread video! Chris Broad mentioned that it was the first video about Japan he ever watched, so I looked it up, and it's actually pretty funny, especially thinking that the girl gushing over Japanese white bread was going to turn into _the_ Sharla one day!

[@faeryhne]

Your decorating style is so cute! Thanks for this Q&A it's super useful

[@agnese72]

My sister had no symptoms of her pollen allergy, while living in Japan. I love to watch Sharla’s and TC members vlogs, cause its like I’m there. As have nooo idea if I would be ever able to visit Japan.

[@celebii___]

Could you make a video on how to prepare to move to Japan? Like things you need to sort before moving/things you need to bring etc :)

[@kyoru]

So happy to see you’re happier now😘❤️ yeayyy can’t wait for the lucky bags video

[@rapturesrevenge]

I was in Montana, USA for two months (I'm from a major city in Ohio) and loved it. Mountains everywhere, quiet, safe, and next to no people. It was wonderful. So I totally understand why you went to Morioka instead of Tokyo.

[@CarlaLciel]

WoW. Im loving how you’re decorating your apartment. Definitely looking for an apartment tour~

[@isabellanoviello3372]

Thank you for this video sharla! I can’t wait for the next one! You look healthy and happy♥️

[@seepoko]

I missed your videos! You're always so informative and I end up learning at least one thing from each Vlog (I did not know of the JLP test levels). You're one of the first in Japan vloggers I began watching back in 2014, I can't wait to see what you will be up to this year.

[@captainkacke1651]

Sharla!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!! (Just fyi, I stopped the video at 7 minutes, because I needed to say the following) I am actually in the process of studying for the N2, because I also have to take it for a scholarship I applied to. My japanese skills are pretty okay, but not perfect. But at first, I want to thank you so much that you told me you were much more stressed out about it than you needed to be... because it comforts me a lot! I can speak and understand japanese pretty well, only reading and writing are my weak points. Since I don't need writing skills, I am mainly concentrating on reading atm. Thank you so, so much for recommending study books!! I will buy them as soon as I get home from work! Honestly, thank you so much! You don't know how much this means to me.

[@sharlainjapan]

Best of luck!!! You’ve got this!!! 🙌🏻❤️

[@captainkacke1651]

@@sharlainjapan I hope I will!!! Thank you!!! 💕💕

[@captainkacke1651]

@@sharlainjapan btw, I hope you profit off of recommending the books. :) I will do my best and as soon as I know the results I will let you know in the comment section! Also btw, I used to live in Aomori for one year, loved it so much there. I love the japanese countryside of Tohoku, so I am looking forward to watching some cool stuff about Morioka as well!♡

[@laraphoenix9434]

@Crystal, I went to Japan the last two weeks of October just as Sharla recommended and it was perfect. Perfect weather, amazing fall colours.... it was super gorgeous and not super crowded. Can’t wait to go back 🥰 Sharla, so glad to see you smiling - really looking forward to the Fukubukuro video! 😘

[@Katie56241]

Nice to see you back and looking happy Sharla! I've missed you a lot. Looking forward to your lucky bag video.

[@yohji538]

I agree with you that it’s best to learn foreign language from something we like. But I was surprised that you like 19!!!

[@littlefemme4957]

Oo, I love the taste of green tea! A while ago, I went down a rabbit hole at looking at the many types of green tea like Hojicha, Genmaicha, Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro, etc. I really want to try Ochazuke using Hojicha. I know there are a bunch of vegan versions available.

[@ebonysebony405]

I’ve been to Japan twice in Autumn October/November and it’s awesome for getting around comfortably and it’s beautiful!!

[@Rose_from_UK]

Love the little peep at your new apartment decor. Lovely aesthetic x

[@ceceoveroceans853]

I would love it if you did a full video on how it is OK to not be homesick and to be happy in another country and thriving. 🥰🥰🤩🤩

[@naoko2616]

I can relate to your problem with the JLPT so much! In Belgium, the students from the (really tiny) german-speaking region get the chance to take the DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en langue francaise - so basically the same thing for French) for free - a huge opportunity considering the usual price and the fact, that like 50% of Belgium is Wallonia where people speak French, so it really helps getting a job in Belgium. I was super certain to pass without a problem since I'm pretty good at French, but then we did a former DELF during class to see how it works and the listening comprehension killed me. I understood everything, but remembering answers for the 40 questions from a 5 minute text without writing anything down is just super hard and many of the questions asked about details. So yeah, the hardest part of it is to remember all the given information rather than understanding it (for me at least).

[@BoulderHikerBoy]

Yay for Japanese green tea! I order mine from Hibiki-an in May when they have the first harvest.

[@flyawaytothesky6610]

I really love your videos Sharla. They motivate me to keep going with my life. Keep up the great work

[@nicollenishi7049]

OH MY GOD I REALLY MISSED YOUR LUCKY BAG VIDEOS THIS YEAR ! I’m so excited that they are still coming 💖💖💖

[@roarmaus]

14:52 Upon hearing, "I have..lucky bags...", I did a happy puppy body wriggle😊😊 Very much looking forward to those!

[@VeganLiving247]

oneroarmouse haha that’s so cute :)

[@brick1house13]

Your videos are always the best! Keep up the good work! Always rooting for you.

[@Diane-zh6eg]

All the cherry blossoms that still bloom in Washington DC in April were a gift from Japan!!

[@zierrahikari1122]

Love this video. Can't wait for more of Sharla 😆

[@138crash]

Love watching your Q & A videos, been very interested in Japan since discovering your channel and now I'm studying Japanese in college!

[@USArtilleryGuy]

I'll be going to Japan in March of 2020 for work. Though I am happy about it, sometimes I forgot because it's still 11 months away, but and this video has reinvigorated my excitement! Thank you!

[@n.stop.exploring]

Hey Sharla 😊, I absolutely love your KZbin Channel! I’m actually intending to move to 🇯🇵 in late 2020. As a matter of fact, I got to know you while I was searching for information due to my trip to Japan in October 2018 which was through Abroad in Japan. You have such a positive vibes and energy that is admiring from my point of view. Listen to your heart and keep doing what makes you happy 🤗.

[@followthesun5]

Yes! Late October is when we went and was perfect. Can’t wait to go back

[@droogette]

The few times I've visited Japan I've visited in September/October and can't agree with you more! The weather is much more comfortable (especially if you're coming from somewhere that's never *super* hot and humid such as the UK), the colours are beautiful AND all the Halloween stuff is super fun!

[@CanNat8]

You can get Japanese green tea at Costco in Canada (big box of 100 tea bags) They are made by Ito En and sold under Costco's Kirkland house brand.

[@sharlainjapan]

That’s great :D