Sharla, thank you for vlogging you ordering food! It's not necessarily the most riveting part of your videos lol, but it's really handy for people trying to learn Japanese or wanting to travel to Japan!! I am going to Japan in a few months, I do know a little Japanese but am not very confident at speaking, and I am nervous about ordering food in Japan and just speaking to staff and native speakers in general! So watching this and seeing how you order and stuff is really helpful!! Thank you, luv ya vids xxx
Reminds me of when I was in Japan my first time and didn't speak any Japanese. I went to order a parfait by myself, and when the waiter was actually asking "is that all?" I imagined he was saying "anything else?" so I said no, then I answered yes/no alternating as he was alternating what he was asking, and we were both confused hahaha.
Karina B ahahaha, also it's one thing to know how to say all these things and phrases in Japanese, but you have to be able to understand what the reply is!!! Hahah 😅
That soda thoooo. I wish America would do special soda flavors like they do in Japan. I mean, we come up with the weirdest potato chip flavors lol. How hard would it be to market a Halloween or Christmas soda? Lol. I'm going to be so sad when your Vlogmas videos are over, but I'll also be happy knowing you'll get a bit more rest and a bit of a break to enjoy the holidays haha.
Yeah Aussie is really strict on what they let in - my Aunty used to work at Customs for AusPost and they get stupid things in the mail all the time like raw fish and bear skins that haven't been treated and that kinda thing
As an Aussie with limited access to foreign snacks, that information made me weep. And slightly confused, because I used to get monthly snack boxes from Japan Crate until they became super disappointing in their choices. Although they're based in the U.S., so maybe it's a trade agreement thing?
thanks for the pharmacy bit! Those masks look super interesting. I'm heading home for christmas and I really want to try them on the flight because I always get sooo dried out, any moisture would help...but now I'm wondering if it might bother the other passengers. Do you have any favorite Japanese travel products or tips?
Thanks for sharing what you got for her. I'm sure that she'll love it! Hopefully the post office lets you mail it. I'm gonna have to look back through your favorites videos. I can't afford to go back to Japan yet, but I love keeping an inspirational list of what I'll get in each country and these kinds of videos help me out a lot when I can't travel currently. Thanks for always being so sweet Sharla! I love watching a part of your day. Best from America!
I am going to miss your vlogs! I love watching your videos. I can't wait to see what 2018 adventure you will go on. Best of luck with your move to Korea!
I totally feel like I want to live in Japan, there's so many new things I want to try. Those weird pepsi flavours, the bath and skincare stuff, all the snacks and sweets and just food in general... I feel like I need to at least make a friend there that can send me like huge boxes every once in a while xD And I've been loooooving vlogmas, I'm sure going to miss you a lot when it's over, you and Taylor have been keeping me company every day. I do look forward to your new adventures though, can't wait for new stuff, in Japan, Korea or wherever you are ^_^
My cat loves to chew stuff too so I feel your struggle. If you can find them online somewhere that will ship to Japan, Petstages makes a few different chew toys for cats!
I missed a couple of vlogmas vlogs bc work has been so busy but I'm glad I got to catch up!! And I'm happy that you found the shoes, I'm sure keyboard-san is gonna love them
I totally feel the pain of getting guys presents! I'm hosting a Christmas party and I'm being santa and had no inspiration for some of the guys ^^'. I ended up getting fun socks! (There were Snorlax ones and one of llamas with ties :DD)
TheTriple Otakus socks are amazing presents for pretty much everyone although I did have a friend once who hates socks and would avoid them at all costs
Zach Richards Zach Richards Yeah! Can't go wrong with socks, especially ones with cool designs or fluffy ones.. but it's too bad your friend doesn't like socks :O
I swear each video I watch of Japan, whether its Sharla's (Especially Sharla's) or someone else's, it makes me wish more and more I could move to Japan...
Aw your vlogs are really cute! I recently subscribed because I'm a weeb and I love Japanese stuff so you speaking and reading Japanese and showing us stuff is really cool for me to watch and learn :) and I'm excited for all the Korean stuff too hehe
I read one time that Japanese restaurants don’t let you modify the menu. Is it difficult to ask for no cheese/bacon etc. when eating out? I was surprised when they let you omit the bacon, but maybe I just remember wrong
Those fabrics were adorable! Reminds me of when I was little and my mom would make homemade blankets for my brother and me, and we chose our own designs! :)
I'm going to miss your vlogmas but I'm glad you're going to get a good break! (: I'm sure moving is going to be a bit stressful so please rest when you can.
I've been loving your vlogmas sharla :) daily is hard (we have been daily for a year now) but i love your content so much!! I need to get me one of those heated eye masks lol
Wishing your family , keybor san ( elbow san 😝 ) [ before I edited it ] and you a very Merry Christmas and a happy safe holiday when New Years comes around . I’m sorry to see that yesterday’s blog u weren’t feeling 110% but still want u to know that is much appreciated that you persevered and still did that for us . Sending positive vibes back to u because I know the struggle. Also it was a great idea to reflect on all the good things that had happened within the year to make ur self come out the funk a little n smile I will be using that as a tool to pull myself out of a funk when I go there so thank you for that as well !!!!
I don’t know about other places, but in America we got weird Salted Caramel Pepsi. The idea seems good but the taste isn’t best. It tastes like salty Pepsi. 😭 Have a wonderful Holiday Sharla ~😃
Omg first I love your videos! Second I’m going to buy so much stuff when I go to Japan!! In Denmark they don’t sell super cute stuff like they do in Japan! I’m going to be even more broke lol
Yea, Australia is WAY strict on food products coming in the country. There were some shows on Netflix and people would try to bring in the most arcane stuff from their home countries. Congratulations!!! You were able to get Keyboard San the shoes he wanted. That's a nice surprise for him!!! Hope he has what you wanted under the tree. Thank You for sharing!!!
Hi Sharla! I’m from Australia and unfortunately we do have really strict food rules, especially when it comes to dried fish and meats. I think this has a lot to do with certain parasites and such that can be carried through foods that don’t exist in Australia! However I have travelled to Japan and brought home SOOO much Japanese candy. Perhaps you can bring it into the country if you are physically there to declare it, it’s fine. I don’t know how much this would have helped, but that’s from my experience! :) loving vlogmas, I really don’t want it to end 😫❤️
The reason that we are so strict with food being brought to Australia is because there's a lot of diseases and pests we don't have here and they could devastate our agriculture industry, and being an island it's a bit easier to keep them out. It's even worse in Tasmania! There's a lot of things you can't take from mainland Australia to Tasmania just in case.
Well said :) Our rules are strict because we've had the privilege of being able to maintain our borders well from outside diseases and pests. I'd hate to see our land destroyed by others irresponsible choices :(
I know you can send snacks to Australia though because Cheeky Tam(on ytube) from Australia gets them mailed to her all the time. Every nation has problems with some food items like fruit, meats and dairy but most packaged snacks should be ok.
Yeah Australia is very strict we are also a rabies free country and we have a delicate ecosystem. We found foreign seeds and foods unless grown in Australia can cause plants to become diseased. With Australian Flora and Fauna affected radically in the past 200+ years from european settlement. We're trying to preserve and repair.
Hi there! I love your videos. You arr so sweet and thoughtful with the gifts for your friemds and loved ones. What are the leg patches that you mentioned, that relaxes your muscles? I get restless legs sometimes ans would love to try them. Thank you!!
We used to send snacks and stuff to my aunt all the time when she lived in Australia, she said that as long as it is a "factory-sealed" package it is no problem (with few exeptions, like meat and similar things that can contain pests and diseases) because that is what customs had told her. We sent loads of candy and potatochips for years and all of it arrived, sometimes it had been opened and checked by customs but everthing had been ok. We did sent it from Europe though, mabye it's different from Asia.
That's bizarre. My parents send me food all the time, either from Kumamoto or Tokyo around the Setagaya area. The only thing that sometimes struggles to get through is umeboshi and cat/dog food. Getting anything wooden into Australia is also very hard, even when it's treated.
Sharmander I’d seal up the package before you get to the post office and deny food when asked 🤷🏻♀️ or do what my mum used to do and buy things with super ambiguous packaging that could pass for errr beauty products and stuff. She sent me dog treats once and it wasn’t clear at all. ......They tasted pretty bad. 🤦🏻♀️
I live in aus and our customs is strict... probably because we are an island and if anything like bugs comes in it could potentially destroy our ecosystem. So yeah it does suck that it is but its for our own good haha also im happy you got keyboard san's gift!! :)
Sharmander - what are those leg things you were talking about called? You said that they help relax the muscles in our legs, right? I'd love to get the name, and possibly a photo of the packaging, so that my friend in Japan can pick me up a box to try. I've been using those heating pads that you stick to your back or clothing to help with back pain and they've been a godsend, especially at work! I'm so thankful that she can mail them to me. Now I'm just looking for something for my leg pain and the ones you mentioned may be what I'm looking for! Any help is greatly appreciated :) Thanks! Merry Christmas!!
So I really love this video because it feels like an “everyday living in Japan” video. You went to the FABRIC STORE! Like who goes there on the regular? I loved it. I honestly was curious what kind of fabric they might sell. Style id different everywhere. And the the drugstore?! Amazing! I feel like my sisters would love those heating eye masks from the drug stores. It’s just great because, again, there is nothing like that in America
Cake flavored Pepsi. Last year during the summer they had Water melon flavored fanta. It came in a treat box that my friend had ordered. It was sssooo good. Japan comes up with the best pop flavors it seems.
Sharla, you might be able to send snacks from Korea to Australia. 😁 I'm Australian and my friend in Seoul sent me all kinds of Korean convenience store snacks, so hopefully you'll be able to as well! 🌟
try shipping the snacks from Korea!~ my friend sent me a massive box of snacks from Korea to Aus and i've sent heaps of random stuff back to Aus as well.
I want to jump on a plane and buy lots of stuff in Japan! I definitely need the smile raiser as mine is starting to droop 😕! And why oh why doesn't the UK have these wonderful Pepsi concoctions?! x
Hey Sharla! I live in Australia and I buy snacks online from Japan all the time and have no issues with customs. I don't think you would have a problem either. I even brought some home on the plain when I last visited and it was fine. I'm sure your friend will love her gift regardless. I really want to try one of those pubic hair brushes hahahaha. Love your work Sharla Xo Kobi
You can send snacks to Australia. As long as it is commercially prepared and packaged food and doesn’t not contain meat or nuts then it’s fine. I sent a few huge boxes of food from Japan to my family in Aus when I was there. I also subscribe to a few of the Japanese food box’s and have family in the US who send me food all of the time. I’d try a different post office.
You can send food to Australia, it’s just particular foods where you can’t. I’ve ordered food online from overseas before and got them with no problem. Our customs is super strict that’s for sure.
Where did sharla found the dragon ball fabric? I want to buy some for my brother back at home probably 😂 I never saw any fabric store before this in japan 😂😂
hey, question that i hope you can answer in your next vlog, is there still time to send things to your agency in japan, the address you have provided for fan mail, before you move to korea? or should we hold off on sending things until you've moved or given us a new address? I have a thing to send to you but i'd like it to actually make it to you and since it's larger than a greeting card i know it will take a long time to get there!
I know how you feel! I asked my husband what he would like for Christmas, and he said... "Stuff." "What kind of stuff?" "Anything is fine." Men are so hard to shop for, for sure.
I send snacks to Australia all the time. I'm fairly sure that as long as it's packaged and isn't raw food or honey, it's fine. Try a different post office perhaps.
We will miss you too! I want to try those leg patch things now! Husbans gets like terrible cramps and kicking things at night. I wonder if they would help with that.
What no snacks to Australia? When my friend lived there for a while I sent her a small package with snacks (sent it from Germany) and she got everything? Her parents sent her an even bigger package only filled with snacks. So are there exceptions for some countrys? 🤔
hiya i live in australia :) since Australia is an island nation out on its own we have SUCH strict controls in place to ensure that anything harmful (pests and diseases) does not come into our country and damage our eco-system because the only way in is through the borders. Be careful sending makeup Sharla x P.S ALSO If you've never seen one check out Quokkas - they are SOO CUTE :)
I got a box of snacks from Japan recently. The customs label just says snacks. I'd try another post office. I can send a picture of what was written on the label if you like? I bring food into OZ all the time. Just sweets and crisps though haha. X
NO! Don't you dare get emotional about vlogmas ending, it's too early ✋🏽😩 also, you said the word .... moist, 😖and now I have to wash my ears out with soap 😂❤️
that's so strange that they wouldn't let you send any of the food to Australia? I know that sending raw food & anything that could possibly contain bugs is usually prohibited, but I would've thought things like packaged snacks & stuff would be fine 🤔 My friend sent me a snack package from Slovakia which managed to get to me in Aus safely Anyway thanks for all your hard work during vlogmas, so sad that it's almost over 😭
Courtney S since Australia is an island we got very strick conditions, either it needs to be approved already or be pre approved. Even from Tasmania to the main land is restricted. Someone bought over frogs and basically fucked up the eco system.
Jackie Elizabeth Yeah I know we're super strict about foods coming here (I'm from Tassie), but I assumed Sharla would've just been sending things like packaged lollies which I thought would've been safe, but hey maybe not
Maybe the rules are changed now? Few years ago I sent my friend in Australia some snacks too and she only warned me how banana (?😂 can't really remember) or something is definitely a big no 😂 also how the value of the package has to be below certain limit for her to avoid the customs.
I agree with you, Courtney. I'm Australian, living in Australia, and I get heaps of food packages from European friends containing packaged snacks and spreads (gingerbread spread FTW!) I'm pretty sure that most packaged foods are fine, because they're made for import. It's only fresh foods that may contain harmful bacteria, such as onigiri or fresh vegetables and raw meat and bread that they don't allow. When I came back from Japan to Australia last year customs were heavily analyzing the foods that I brought back, back when I came back from America this year they didn't care about what I brought in (fresh cajun spices were allowed!), so perhaps Japan has problem foods? Or perhaps there are too many people trying to smuggle in Kobe beef?
So sharla I’m super sad my favorite RUclipsr is leaving japan!! I grew up in Okinawa and I haven’t been to japan or Okinawa since I was 7 and I’m 29 now so it’s been a while and your channel helps me connect to Japan. Yeah I know there is more people to watch live in Japan but I love your personality. Regardless I’ll still watch your new life in Korea and good luck ❤️😊
AiLess awe I speak Japanese though lol. But I haven’t been back to Okinawa in over a year so idk how it is now lol. But it was good last time I was there haha.
I see you also try doing the thing where you go in the dollar store (or equivalent) and don't use a basket so you can only buy what you can hold. It works! Sometimes 😅
If Maro likes to chew, you should look into kitty kongs! You can put treats in them and they are safe for cats to chew. I think you can order them online but I’m not sure if they ship to Japan or Korea. Someone in Canada could definitely look into them for you though! We sell them at my clinic in Ontario :3 Merry Christmas!
That's weird. I live in BC, Canada and I sent my Aussie boyfriend snacks just fine! Is it just Japanese customs that don't allow the shipping of snacks..?
One of my kitties is a chewer too totally look for "Petstages ORKAkat Wiggle Worm Cat Toy" for sure!!! Monty LOVES it! They make a couple other teething toys too that are a special rubber that is firm but safe!! Let me know if you can't find one and I'll send one over!! xo
America: I dunno, make it lime flavored
Japan: The next flavor for our soda is *throws dart at wheel* salmon
ScuubaSteefe omg DEAD! Lolol
Lmfaooo
I bet that's actually how they do it
America once had a Turkey Dinner flavored pop. It tasted strange. I liked it
i should start making all my decisions like this tbh
Sharla: "Omg, first Xmas present of the year!"
Taylor from Hong Kong: sheds single tear* XD
LOL! I didn't catch that XD XD
Ahahaha opened them so early forgot they were Christmas presents😅🙏🏻
true xD
Nothing beats the present Taylor got him 🙊🙈👀💃💃
YamiAlex224 what was is? 🤔
TappyDoesStuff watch the video. It's funny. I will give a hint elephant
Sharla, thank you for vlogging you ordering food! It's not necessarily the most riveting part of your videos lol, but it's really handy for people trying to learn Japanese or wanting to travel to Japan!! I am going to Japan in a few months, I do know a little Japanese but am not very confident at speaking, and I am nervous about ordering food in Japan and just speaking to staff and native speakers in general! So watching this and seeing how you order and stuff is really helpful!! Thank you, luv ya vids xxx
Reminds me of when I was in Japan my first time and didn't speak any Japanese. I went to order a parfait by myself, and when the waiter was actually asking "is that all?" I imagined he was saying "anything else?" so I said no, then I answered yes/no alternating as he was alternating what he was asking, and we were both confused hahaha.
Yes yes!
Karina B ahahaha, also it's one thing to know how to say all these things and phrases in Japanese, but you have to be able to understand what the reply is!!! Hahah 😅
a pubic hair brush AND an ear cleaning stick? wow your friend is a LUCKY GIRL!! im screaming
That soda thoooo. I wish America would do special soda flavors like they do in Japan. I mean, we come up with the weirdest potato chip flavors lol. How hard would it be to market a Halloween or Christmas soda? Lol.
I'm going to be so sad when your Vlogmas videos are over, but I'll also be happy knowing you'll get a bit more rest and a bit of a break to enjoy the holidays haha.
jonessoda use to make all sorts of weird flavors, but now the only thing interesting they have is a limited edition Birthday Cake flavor.
you think your potato chips are weird you should see some of the australian and japanese chips hahaha
It's worth staying up late when you get a vlog from Sharla and it's extra worth it when it's vlogmassssssss
Yeah Aussie is really strict on what they let in - my Aunty used to work at Customs for AusPost and they get stupid things in the mail all the time like raw fish and bear skins that haven't been treated and that kinda thing
As an Aussie with limited access to foreign snacks, that information made me weep.
And slightly confused, because I used to get monthly snack boxes from Japan Crate until they became super disappointing in their choices. Although they're based in the U.S., so maybe it's a trade agreement thing?
thanks for the pharmacy bit! Those masks look super interesting. I'm heading home for christmas and I really want to try them on the flight because I always get sooo dried out, any moisture would help...but now I'm wondering if it might bother the other passengers. Do you have any favorite Japanese travel products or tips?
a lot of people use those on planes, the scent is not so strong, you smell it yourself, but it doesn`t spread around :)
Thanks for sharing what you got for her. I'm sure that she'll love it! Hopefully the post office lets you mail it. I'm gonna have to look back through your favorites videos. I can't afford to go back to Japan yet, but I love keeping an inspirational list of what I'll get in each country and these kinds of videos help me out a lot when I can't travel currently. Thanks for always being so sweet Sharla! I love watching a part of your day. Best from America!
I am going to miss your vlogs! I love watching your videos. I can't wait to see what 2018 adventure you will go on. Best of luck with your move to Korea!
I totally feel like I want to live in Japan, there's so many new things I want to try. Those weird pepsi flavours, the bath and skincare stuff, all the snacks and sweets and just food in general... I feel like I need to at least make a friend there that can send me like huge boxes every once in a while xD
And I've been loooooving vlogmas, I'm sure going to miss you a lot when it's over, you and Taylor have been keeping me company every day. I do look forward to your new adventures though, can't wait for new stuff, in Japan, Korea or wherever you are ^_^
Omg I hear Norwegians talking to you when you open the gifts in the beginning :D so cool!
SAME
She opened a red letter from me in the video where she dress up Maro and Luna in Squirtle outfit too 🙈😊
My cat loves to chew stuff too so I feel your struggle. If you can find them online somewhere that will ship to Japan, Petstages makes a few different chew toys for cats!
Is it weird I'm more excited for Keyboard San to open his presents than I am for mine?
I’ll probably get a bedazzeler for Christmas again😪
Yikes.
I missed a couple of vlogmas vlogs bc work has been so busy but I'm glad I got to catch up!! And I'm happy that you found the shoes, I'm sure keyboard-san is gonna love them
I'm glad that you seem happier today! I hope today was a good day!
I totally feel the pain of getting guys presents! I'm hosting a Christmas party and I'm being santa and had no inspiration for some of the guys ^^'. I ended up getting fun socks! (There were Snorlax ones and one of llamas with ties :DD)
TheTriple Otakus socks are amazing presents for pretty much everyone although I did have a friend once who hates socks and would avoid them at all costs
Zach Richards Zach Richards Yeah! Can't go wrong with socks, especially ones with cool designs or fluffy ones.. but it's too bad your friend doesn't like socks :O
TheTriple Otakus yup odd ones are the best😊 she doesn't know what she's missing out on😂
I swear each video I watch of Japan, whether its Sharla's (Especially Sharla's) or someone else's, it makes me wish more and more I could move to Japan...
When I was young, I visited Europe and now really wish I had chosen to visit Asia instead.
Rockstar Bulldog Well Good Luck! ^^ Hope you will find your true Love and friendship there.
Aw your vlogs are really cute! I recently subscribed because I'm a weeb and I love Japanese stuff so you speaking and reading Japanese and showing us stuff is really cool for me to watch and learn :) and I'm excited for all the Korean stuff too hehe
💕❤️💕❤️
LOL that pubic hair comb tho 😂
Very limited market outside Japan....................... lol
I read one time that Japanese restaurants don’t let you modify the menu. Is it difficult to ask for no cheese/bacon etc. when eating out? I was surprised when they let you omit the bacon, but maybe I just remember wrong
Omg.. keyboard-san was playing BTOB ‘missing you’ in the beginning in the car 💙💙
ImYuhAngel I know it, I'm not the only one that noticed it... 😆😆
Those fabrics were adorable! Reminds me of when I was little and my mom would make homemade blankets for my brother and me, and we chose our own designs! :)
Taylor’s gift to you was the first, silly! 🙊🙊
Oh yeah duh😂😂
Lol I thought the same thing!
I'm going to miss your vlogmas but I'm glad you're going to get a good break! (: I'm sure moving is going to be a bit stressful so please rest when you can.
Ahhhhh I need both those stamps 😭 I hope they still have them in April when I’m there.
The tiny wreaths you’ve been using on gifts is so cute :)
what a nice medley of goodies to send to your friend in Australia. Good job Sharla! 👍😊
I've been loving your vlogmas sharla :) daily is hard (we have been daily for a year now) but i love your content so much!! I need to get me one of those heated eye masks lol
Sharla, I always look forward to watching your Vlogmas videos everyday. Volgmas is always the highlight of my day. Thank you!😄
Wishing your family , keybor san ( elbow san 😝 ) [ before I edited it ] and you a very Merry Christmas and a happy safe holiday when New Years comes around . I’m sorry to see that yesterday’s blog u weren’t feeling 110% but still want u to know that is much appreciated that you persevered and still did that for us . Sending positive vibes back to u because I know the struggle. Also it was a great idea to reflect on all the good things that had happened within the year to make ur self come out the funk a little n smile I will be using that as a tool to pull myself out of a funk when I go there so thank you for that as well !!!!
Timothy Healy elbow San ???? That’s Taylor R boyfriend 🤣🤣 her boyfriend name is Keyboard San 🤣🤣
Killerqueen97 hahahahahaah I realized that as the last minute haahhahah My American was showing 😝🤣🤣
I don’t know about other places, but in America we got weird Salted Caramel Pepsi. The idea seems good but the taste isn’t best. It tastes like salty Pepsi. 😭
Have a wonderful Holiday Sharla ~😃
FishytheKnight i liked it lol
I had an allergic reaction to the Splenda in it...
Oh what a nice idea💕❤️ - omikuji new year stickers!!!! - I wish in Austria there would be one💕❤️💕❤️
Omg first I love your videos! Second I’m going to buy so much stuff when I go to Japan!! In Denmark they don’t sell super cute stuff like they do in Japan! I’m going to be even more broke lol
Yea, Australia is WAY strict on food products coming in the country. There were some shows on Netflix and people would try to bring in the most arcane stuff from their home countries. Congratulations!!! You were able to get Keyboard San the shoes he wanted. That's a nice surprise for him!!! Hope he has what you wanted under the tree. Thank You for sharing!!!
Hi Sharla! I’m from Australia and unfortunately we do have really strict food rules, especially when it comes to dried fish and meats. I think this has a lot to do with certain parasites and such that can be carried through foods that don’t exist in Australia! However I have travelled to Japan and brought home SOOO much Japanese candy. Perhaps you can bring it into the country if you are physically there to declare it, it’s fine. I don’t know how much this would have helped, but that’s from my experience! :) loving vlogmas, I really don’t want it to end 😫❤️
The reason that we are so strict with food being brought to Australia is because there's a lot of diseases and pests we don't have here and they could devastate our agriculture industry, and being an island it's a bit easier to keep them out. It's even worse in Tasmania! There's a lot of things you can't take from mainland Australia to Tasmania just in case.
Puffy Day intressting. :)
Well said :) Our rules are strict because we've had the privilege of being able to maintain our borders well from outside diseases and pests. I'd hate to see our land destroyed by others irresponsible choices :(
Wish we in the US had been able to keep out some of the pests we have now. We even have those horrible stink bugs now. Ugh.
I know you can send snacks to Australia though because Cheeky Tam(on ytube) from Australia gets them mailed to her all the time. Every nation has problems with some food items like fruit, meats and dairy but most packaged snacks should be ok.
That looks so yummy! Happy to see that you are having a better day than yesterday. Can't wait for the new adventures in Korea
Yeah Australia is very strict we are also a rabies free country and we have a delicate ecosystem. We found foreign seeds and foods unless grown in Australia can cause plants to become diseased. With Australian Flora and Fauna affected radically in the past 200+ years from european settlement. We're trying to preserve and repair.
Hi there! I love your videos. You arr so sweet and thoughtful with the gifts for your friemds and loved ones. What are the leg patches that you mentioned, that relaxes your muscles? I get restless legs sometimes ans would love to try them. Thank you!!
We used to send snacks and stuff to my aunt all the time when she lived in Australia, she said that as long as it is a "factory-sealed" package it is no problem (with few exeptions, like meat and similar things that can contain pests and diseases) because that is what customs had told her. We sent loads of candy and potatochips for years and all of it arrived, sometimes it had been opened and checked by customs but everthing had been ok. We did sent it from Europe though, mabye it's different from Asia.
That's bizarre. My parents send me food all the time, either from Kumamoto or Tokyo around the Setagaya area. The only thing that sometimes struggles to get through is umeboshi and cat/dog food. Getting anything wooden into Australia is also very hard, even when it's treated.
That’s so weird, the book said “no types of snacks whatsoever” Maybe if it’s not snack food??? 🤔😂
Sharmander I’d seal up the package before you get to the post office and deny food when asked 🤷🏻♀️ or do what my mum used to do and buy things with super ambiguous packaging that could pass for errr beauty products and stuff. She sent me dog treats once and it wasn’t clear at all. ......They tasted pretty bad. 🤦🏻♀️
I’ve sent my brother food plenty of times. Even homemade cookies!
I live in aus and our customs is strict... probably because we are an island and if anything like bugs comes in it could potentially destroy our ecosystem. So yeah it does suck that it is but its for our own good haha also im happy you got keyboard san's gift!! :)
Yeah I guess that makes sense
Thanks for doing Vlogmas! It is fun spending so much time with you before you leave for Korea.
Wohooo my danish can help you! :D Rug is rye, and sprø is like crunchy/crispy. So Yeah, Ryecrisp is probably a good translation 😄
"You can really taste the rug."
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Hahaha Im mailing stuff late too :P Super gonna miss vlogmas when its over, I look forward to your videos every year.
Sharmander - what are those leg things you were talking about called? You said that they help relax the muscles in our legs, right? I'd love to get the name, and possibly a photo of the packaging, so that my friend in Japan can pick me up a box to try. I've been using those heating pads that you stick to your back or clothing to help with back pain and they've been a godsend, especially at work! I'm so thankful that she can mail them to me. Now I'm just looking for something for my leg pain and the ones you mentioned may be what I'm looking for! Any help is greatly appreciated :) Thanks! Merry Christmas!!
I would love to know too, I stand a lot at work and then sometimes have leg pain at night, so these would be great if I could get them online.
Hi Sharla, continue you're posts and enjoy you and elbow-san's ventures! 🤗
I tried the Pepsi Christmas Cake too! Haha My husband and our friends could only taste vanilla though! I was the only one that tasted strawberries!
It is always fascinating the different flavors that Japan comes up with for not only soda but other things as well .😃
So I really love this video because it feels like an “everyday living in Japan” video. You went to the FABRIC STORE! Like who goes there on the regular? I loved it. I honestly was curious what kind of fabric they might sell.
Style id different everywhere.
And the the drugstore?! Amazing! I feel like my sisters would love those heating eye masks from the drug stores. It’s just great because, again, there is nothing like that in America
Watching these makes me so homesick. I left Japan in 2007 and have never been able to return.
It sucks that you're leaving...
Cake flavored Pepsi. Last year during the summer they had Water melon flavored fanta. It came in a treat box that my friend had ordered. It was sssooo good. Japan comes up with the best pop flavors it seems.
Candace Baughman I agree! They make the most interesting and yummy chip flavors too!
I always love that koffin sweater, where did you get it? 😍😍
Sharla, you might be able to send snacks from Korea to Australia. 😁 I'm Australian and my friend in Seoul sent me all kinds of Korean convenience store snacks, so hopefully you'll be able to as well! 🌟
SO HAPPY you finally got those shoes you looked everywhere. How do you stay so mellow.
try shipping the snacks from Korea!~ my friend sent me a massive box of snacks from Korea to Aus and i've sent heaps of random stuff back to Aus as well.
I'm glad you feel better today!
I want to jump on a plane and buy lots of stuff in Japan! I definitely need the smile raiser as mine is starting to droop 😕! And why oh why doesn't the UK have these wonderful Pepsi concoctions?! x
Hey Sharla! I live in Australia and I buy snacks online from Japan all the time and have no issues with customs. I don't think you would have a problem either. I even brought some home on the plain when I last visited and it was fine.
I'm sure your friend will love her gift regardless. I really want to try one of those pubic hair brushes hahahaha. Love your work Sharla
Xo Kobi
You can send snacks to Australia. As long as it is commercially prepared and packaged food and doesn’t not contain meat or nuts then it’s fine.
I sent a few huge boxes of food from Japan to my family in Aus when I was there. I also subscribe to a few of the Japanese food box’s and have family in the US who send me food all of the time.
I’d try a different post office.
Omg 5 more days until vlogmas ends 😭😭 I’m gonna miss vlogmas so much
Marry vlogmas day 20 sharla ^_^ I hope you are having a good day today
I know the leg muscle patches you're talking about. They're amazing! I bought a pack of them in Donki.
You can send food to Australia, it’s just particular foods where you can’t. I’ve ordered food online from overseas before and got them with no problem. Our customs is super strict that’s for sure.
Where did sharla found the dragon ball fabric? I want to buy some for my brother back at home probably 😂 I never saw any fabric store before this in japan 😂😂
hey, question that i hope you can answer in your next vlog, is there still time to send things to your agency in japan, the address you have provided for fan mail, before you move to korea? or should we hold off on sending things until you've moved or given us a new address? I have a thing to send to you but i'd like it to actually make it to you and since it's larger than a greeting card i know it will take a long time to get there!
I know how you feel! I asked my husband what he would like for Christmas, and he said... "Stuff." "What kind of stuff?" "Anything is fine." Men are so hard to shop for, for sure.
Sharla I love the Weezing sweatshirt you're wearing *.* Where did you get it I want one
I send snacks to Australia all the time. I'm fairly sure that as long as it's packaged and isn't raw food or honey, it's fine.
Try a different post office perhaps.
Hey Sharla! Iam from Norway and we have those crackers😁. They mean rye crisp: Rug sprø😁👍 They are good😊
We will miss you too! I want to try those leg patch things now! Husbans gets like terrible cramps and kicking things at night. I wonder if they would help with that.
What no snacks to Australia? When my friend lived there for a while I sent her a small package with snacks (sent it from Germany) and she got everything? Her parents sent her an even bigger package only filled with snacks. So are there exceptions for some countrys? 🤔
hiya i live in australia :) since Australia is an island nation out on its own we have SUCH strict controls in place to ensure that anything harmful (pests and diseases) does not come into our country and damage our eco-system because the only way in is through the borders. Be careful sending makeup Sharla x
P.S ALSO If you've never seen one check out Quokkas - they are SOO CUTE :)
love this vlogmas so much, watch it religiously everyday!
Japan has such great skincare stuff and relaxation things. All I have is tiger balm and salonpas 😭
I got a box of snacks from Japan recently. The customs label just says snacks. I'd try another post office. I can send a picture of what was written on the label if you like?
I bring food into OZ all the time. Just sweets and crisps though haha. X
The pubic hair brush, that just reminded me of Billy Connaly's question/rant about that
Are Japanese futons more comfortable than western ones? Cause I sleep on a western one and it's soooo uncomfortable I ache all the time from it
Zach Richards I doubt it depends on Japanese or western... just the quality of the one you buy. Walmart sells $100 ones and they suck
Erin must just be the one I use then
Love spinach too. I thrown it into anything and everything.
Rugsprø is a combination of the word for rye and crispy. Its crispy "bread" made with rye flour.
NO! Don't you dare get emotional about vlogmas ending, it's too early ✋🏽😩 also, you said the word .... moist, 😖and now I have to wash my ears out with soap 😂❤️
The rug sprø bread from Wasa is a swedish hard bread made with rye. Really good :)
vlogmas is my birthday treat for the month Thank You for working so hard
that's so strange that they wouldn't let you send any of the food to Australia? I know that sending raw food & anything that could possibly contain bugs is usually prohibited, but I would've thought things like packaged snacks & stuff would be fine 🤔 My friend sent me a snack package from Slovakia which managed to get to me in Aus safely
Anyway thanks for all your hard work during vlogmas, so sad that it's almost over 😭
Courtney S since Australia is an island we got very strick conditions, either it needs to be approved already or be pre approved. Even from Tasmania to the main land is restricted. Someone bought over frogs and basically fucked up the eco system.
Jackie Elizabeth Yeah I know we're super strict about foods coming here (I'm from Tassie), but I assumed Sharla would've just been sending things like packaged lollies which I thought would've been safe, but hey maybe not
Maybe the rules are changed now? Few years ago I sent my friend in Australia some snacks too and she only warned me how banana (?😂 can't really remember) or something is definitely a big no 😂 also how the value of the package has to be below certain limit for her to avoid the customs.
I agree with you, Courtney. I'm Australian, living in Australia, and I get heaps of food packages from European friends containing packaged snacks and spreads (gingerbread spread FTW!)
I'm pretty sure that most packaged foods are fine, because they're made for import. It's only fresh foods that may contain harmful bacteria, such as onigiri or fresh vegetables and raw meat and bread that they don't allow.
When I came back from Japan to Australia last year customs were heavily analyzing the foods that I brought back, back when I came back from America this year they didn't care about what I brought in (fresh cajun spices were allowed!), so perhaps Japan has problem foods? Or perhaps there are too many people trying to smuggle in Kobe beef?
all those soda flavors are wild lmao they feel like things that people had dreams about and decided to make
So sharla I’m super sad my favorite RUclipsr is leaving japan!! I grew up in Okinawa and I haven’t been to japan or Okinawa since I was 7 and I’m 29 now so it’s been a while and your channel helps me connect to Japan. Yeah I know there is more people to watch live in Japan but I love your personality. Regardless I’ll still watch your new life in Korea and good luck ❤️😊
I’m from Okinawa too! Do you speak Japanese?!
Miyu Yamazato I barely speak any Japanese, I understand more when I’m spoken to or hearing conversations. Aww I miss Okinawa so much! How is it there?
AiLess awe I speak Japanese though lol. But I haven’t been back to Okinawa in over a year so idk how it is now lol. But it was good last time I was there haha.
Glad you've finally found those shoes for keyboard San !
I see you also try doing the thing where you go in the dollar store (or equivalent) and don't use a basket so you can only buy what you can hold. It works! Sometimes 😅
Sharla your amazing and you make my day so much better every time. 💕
Hey Sharla, i was wondering if there will be another 'get fit with me'-video?
If Maro likes to chew, you should look into kitty kongs! You can put treats in them and they are safe for cats to chew. I think you can order them online but I’m not sure if they ship to Japan or Korea. Someone in Canada could definitely look into them for you though! We sell them at my clinic in Ontario :3 Merry Christmas!
You can buy mattresses like the ones they have in like the US and other countries in Japan too right?...
I'd miss my queen size mattress... 😰
I wish i could go back to japan! Everything is so nice there!!!
Thanks for your reply on Norm’s video Sharla it meant a lot to me :)
That's weird. I live in BC, Canada and I sent my Aussie boyfriend snacks just fine! Is it just Japanese customs that don't allow the shipping of snacks..?
Thanks for doing vlogmas, it seems like a ton of work.
Sharla, you are a very special person. In a good way. :-)
One of my kitties is a chewer too totally look for "Petstages ORKAkat Wiggle Worm Cat Toy" for sure!!! Monty LOVES it! They make a couple other teething toys too that are a special rubber that is firm but safe!! Let me know if you can't find one and I'll send one over!! xo
we will miss your vlogs i love you sharla thank you for your fun vlogs