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@@Skyfire-x this would be a great idea for a video, series swap! 😁 Tbf, Chris and Connor love their baths and chill times too but a Wacky weekend with Sharla and Ushka would be fun
I'd legit love to see an on going series like this. I guess we already kinda do have one with how many little local adventures the pair go on together.
Yeah I'm sad the light rail stations in Seattle don't have them. There's even icons for each station. I guess since our stations are not big enough to be manned there's a vandalism and maintenance vulnerability. 🤔
@stephanieok5365 Good point about the vandalism part. I live in Denver, and that would be a problem at our lightrail stations, too. Sounds like we both need a trip to Japan to collect stamps! Hahah
this is random but i really appreciate how you use the chapters feature, it's so nice. i have awful adhd, so usually i have to spend ages re-finding where i was in a video if i get distracted by my surroundings 😂 but with these really specific chapters it's a much nicer experience since i can come back to where i was without feeling lost. cheers!
When I was a university exchange student in Japan, they organized a trip to Kamikochi and Hida Takayama. I remember how beautiful it was and how as the bus drove through the mountains, you could see the mist rising from the trees. I’m surprised you didn’t mention the kappa-themed souvenirs that could be found in all the shops in the area!
Every time I see videos from you or Chris, it just makes me want to come to Japan more and more. Absolutely stunning. I'm not a fan of big cities, but the affection Chris shows for North Japan in his videos are palpable and have rubbed off on me, and make me want to come to Japan, avoid Tokyo and just head North... then there are videos like this that just help make Japan feel like the idyllic place to live. Hustle and bustle in cities is available, but so are views like this, not to mention you can also head south and enjoy a more Caribbean type experience, if that's your thing. Everything always looks so utterly clean, and.... as I already said, idyllic! Thanks for sharing, I feel homesick for a place I've never visited!
Bear security is very important. Carrying bear bells, and in the U.S. pepper spray, is essential. Also while out on the trail it's important to be able to identify bear droppings. They'll often smell of pepper and will contain bells.
A new international name of this town - Kamikochi - is now becoming - Kamikozy 🥰 What a hidden gem of a place to recharge ones batteries and just zen out - and the food!!! 😍🤩
My sister loves hiking so the first place we went to after we arrived in Japan was Kamikochi (well we did a daytrip from Matsumoto). I'd been to Japan multiple times before but that trip brought me to many places I hadn't been to before, because she's not that interested in big cities. Our trip was in November so this video makes me want to go there in summer/early fall as well!
Tip from someone who lived in bear country: bear bells don't actually work - if anything they attract bears because they're interested in the sound. We used to jokingly call the bells "dinner bells." Bear spray, hiking with a partner and staying loud on the trail are the best way to deter bears.
I wonder what the bears temperaments are like in Japan. I'm in black bear country in America and we just yell, "Hey bear!" and they usually leave. But brown bears won't hesitate to eat you.
I'm guessing they are looking for some animal they can only see at night. My husband told me he remember an anime where people were looking for beetles in the dark with flashlights. You need to join them next time! 😆🥰 I'm saving this video. I need to go to this place.
i'm planning on going on a night hike to see nocturnal animals (& stars hopefully) my next camping trip! i've seen kangaroo rats & bats :) i think where i hike they make you take red flashlights or black lights (which makes some creatures glow) tho so you don't mess up anyone's night vision
10:35 Maybe they just like to night hike. XD I'm from Germany and I looooved night hikes when I was a child and it was always a special adventure for me. Well, I have to say that I lived in a village, and I'm not sure if this is a very common thing elsewhere. We did night hikes during class trips and even when we were still going to the kindergarten (then we walked with lanterns). When I was a bit older, I went camping, and they also organized night hikes where people tried to scare us. So I'd totally be up for walking there at night as well, haha. 😆
Jup, I live in Germany as well, and we often did nightly hikes/scavenger hunts with the music club, and some of the supervisors did little jumpscares. Fun times
@@victoriamuller5999 In der dritten Klasse auf Klassenfahrt hab ich mal eine verpennt. Es war eine Überraschung, daher hatten sie uns schon ins Bett geschickt und später geweckt, aber ich bin nicht aufgewacht. Bin heute noch untröstlich deswegen. 😂
Lovely video! I adore these trips so much! Would love to see our both return and find your monkeys! Congrats on the bar (you made it look stunning), and may I say how awesome Ushka and you are
I really like the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi. Thank you so much for sharing the video. It was a feast for the eyes. I've been to Kamikochi a couple of times, and I remember the temperature being chiller than I had expected and the scenery being out of this world.
Hi Sharlaaaa!!!👋I want to say that from the first video I saw on your RUclips channel, I really like to watch, rejoice together and travel with you wherever you travel, see all kinds of interesting and beautiful places, meet wonderful friendly people with you, I hope You really liked this trip and you will bring back a lot of impressions 🙂 by the way, I am from Lithuania, I am your fan and you can say my soul sister, because I like almost everything and you, we have a lot in common☺️ I am waiting for the next video vlog
Thank you for sharing with us this lovely place! I agree that once in a while, people should also visit these lesser known areas in Japan. There are real hidden gems! 💖
These kind of videos are the reason why I want to visit Japan. Such a beautiful country ❤ I love the vies and the mountains are surreal. I love how your vlogs are the beauty in art and nature while Chris is more about tips and tricks In Japan. Cannot wait to meet you again soon in the UK. Definitely come up north to Yorkshire. You’ll truly love the region . Also congratulations on your new bar ‘ Lost’ . So proud and you and Chris. I can’t wait for what the future has in store for you guys.
Japan is a dream 😍 It's like China and America. You can keep visiting these countries and it'll still never be enough because there is so much to see and discover.
Love all your videos and Ushka seems like such a beautiful soul like you! Watching both of you is like watching 2 kindred spirits. You ladies are the best! Looking forward to all of your videos! ❤
I've stayed in Matsumoto during my exchange year from 2017 to 2018. The Nagano region is so lovely! But it's super underrepresented on RUclips, so thanks for sharing this trip to Kamikochi :3 Went there as well, but the weather was pretty bad xD But the view of the mountain was still amazing!
What a beautiful place! Thanks for taking us along on your escape! Also, as a side note, I really love your hair Sharla. Very cute. This episode has great scenic views and nature footage.
We visited Kamikochi about a month ago, as a day trip from Hiyama Onset, a small onset towns in the Japan Alps. Video can't capture how beautiful it was. Even with the crowds it was gorgeous. Glad you could stay there overnight, that looks like the best way to experience it.
Yay Ushka! Always love seeing her beautiful face. 💕 This location looks so beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing places with us Sharla. Makes me want to hop on a plane right now!
The wetlands and the marsh were astonishing, they remind me of my fave areas in The Witcher 3 🍃. I was also very surprised by the fried salmon, it's the first time I've seen it prepared that way. Glad you had a relaxing trip! 💖
Stunning shots of Kamikochi, it looks amazing in the summer! I visited only for one day in October 2019 but I'll be sure to come back. Planning on staying a few nights and hike up to Mt. Yake-dake 🌋
Was a fun and mellow video ! I will surely be watching this again when I need to see beautiful landscapes and chill time with a friend. And cute stamps and chubby cats. 🐈⬛
Oh, wow. This seems like a beautiful place to visit. *adds to my list* The sunlight filtering through the trees when you were at the wetlands was gorgeous on camera. I can only imagine how pretty it was to see in person. Thanks for sharing this friend!
Thank you for sharing! I feel inspired to follow your exact same route! It's great to learn that one can still enjoy the Japanese alps while based in Tokyo!
ooooh... I already knew Kamikochi looked amazing but now I also know 1) you can have some of those amazing views from a hotel room and 2) there are amazing views from some very flat, easy walks that my partner could probably also do! Onto the bucketlist it goes :)
I'm from Nagano Prefecture which hosted Winter Olympics in 1998, right before Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. But I've never been to Kamikochi. So l enjoyed your vlog very much. Thank you for sharing with us.
I find the bus to be a good option and I usually stay near the bus station when I'm in Tokyo (on the quieter side of Shinjuku). I've also found it nice to take a hot bath on hot days as long as you can escape to A/C afterwards.
Some cozy vibes from the Japanese Alps today ⛰ Hope you enjoy! ♡
Use Code: SHARMELEON for $5 off your first Sakuraco team.sakura.co/sharmeleon-SC2408 box today!
Experience Japan from the comfort of your own home 🌸
I think they're looking for firefly
Chris & Connor's Wacky Weekend? No, it's Sharla and Ushka's Relaxing Respite! 😄
The underrated series we are all here for
@@Skyfire-x this would be a great idea for a video, series swap! 😁 Tbf, Chris and Connor love their baths and chill times too but a Wacky weekend with Sharla and Ushka would be fun
I'd legit love to see an on going series like this. I guess we already kinda do have one with how many little local adventures the pair go on together.
My kinda weekend 😊 yea would be cool to see more Sharla & Ushka trips
Honestly the ladies are doing it better 😁
The views are unreal! One thing that I really noticed is the Ushka’s happy smile, so precious ❤ loved the vlog
She’s literally the cutest human being
@@kimabou1733 agreed
It’s so happy and cute😭🩷
Carfree town sounds like such a great idea!
this is my paradise. i dont drive, i have no desire to buy a car, i love hiking and walking. will definitely go here when i come back to japan.
Those views are unreal! Wow!!
I wish the stamp collecting was something you could do all over the world. I would love to collect them.
Yeah I'm sad the light rail stations in Seattle don't have them. There's even icons for each station. I guess since our stations are not big enough to be manned there's a vandalism and maintenance vulnerability. 🤔
@stephanieok5365 Good point about the vandalism part. I live in Denver, and that would be a problem at our lightrail stations, too. Sounds like we both need a trip to Japan to collect stamps! Hahah
@@Ellaburrr I managed to grab about 12 stations in Tokyo and a park stamp back in 2023. But much like The Little Mermaid, I want mooooore~
2:14 Something about the cat being put in the plastic bag is really funny to me. Cat's like "help"
"Cat in the bag!"
Ushka seems really nice. She always has a smile on.
agree 100%
I love Ushka’s energy! She has such a kind disposition & feel like she’s been with “us” all along!! ❤
this is random but i really appreciate how you use the chapters feature, it's so nice. i have awful adhd, so usually i have to spend ages re-finding where i was in a video if i get distracted by my surroundings 😂 but with these really specific chapters it's a much nicer experience since i can come back to where i was without feeling lost. cheers!
Oh awesome, I’m so glad they’re helpful :D
I LOVE MARSHY BOARDWALKS!!! Everywhere looks so beautiful!
the way the sun illuminates the morning mist and makes the mountains look like they're glowing !! 😍🗻✨absolutely stunning
This was such a calm and relaxing vlog. Love watching you and Ushka enjoy the less known places!
HI Sharla, it was nice meeting you in Kamikochi, and thank you so much for introducing our area.
Great chatting with you!! Thank you for your monkey hunting advice 🙌🏻
When I was a university exchange student in Japan, they organized a trip to Kamikochi and Hida Takayama. I remember how beautiful it was and how as the bus drove through the mountains, you could see the mist rising from the trees. I’m surprised you didn’t mention the kappa-themed souvenirs that could be found in all the shops in the area!
What a beautiful town. That mountain view was insane. Thanks Sharla.
Glad you enjoyed the view! 😊✨
Japan truly is the coolest place on earth.
I have been absolutely binging your vlogs today and I love your relationship with Ushka so much.
Every time I see videos from you or Chris, it just makes me want to come to Japan more and more. Absolutely stunning. I'm not a fan of big cities, but the affection Chris shows for North Japan in his videos are palpable and have rubbed off on me, and make me want to come to Japan, avoid Tokyo and just head North... then there are videos like this that just help make Japan feel like the idyllic place to live. Hustle and bustle in cities is available, but so are views like this, not to mention you can also head south and enjoy a more Caribbean type experience, if that's your thing. Everything always looks so utterly clean, and.... as I already said, idyllic! Thanks for sharing, I feel homesick for a place I've never visited!
That is one of the most beautiful places i have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Bear security is very important. Carrying bear bells, and in the U.S. pepper spray, is essential. Also while out on the trail it's important to be able to identify bear droppings. They'll often smell of pepper and will contain bells.
In the US it's a 44 magnum or 10mm
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😂😂😂😂
"Why would you want to go hiking in the forest when it's pitch black?"
We are very different people, Sharla. That's the best time to hike!
Not when there have been bear sightings everyday😂
@@sharlainjapan Bah, they’re not nocturnal. They’re lazy. You’re good. Get out there!
Maybe it's for Fire flies?
A new international name of this town - Kamikochi - is now becoming - Kamikozy 🥰
What a hidden gem of a place to recharge ones batteries and just zen out - and the food!!! 😍🤩
My sister loves hiking so the first place we went to after we arrived in Japan was Kamikochi (well we did a daytrip from Matsumoto). I'd been to Japan multiple times before but that trip brought me to many places I hadn't been to before, because she's not that interested in big cities. Our trip was in November so this video makes me want to go there in summer/early fall as well!
That's some beautiful wilderness 😲
Night hikes are a great time to see 蛍 or fireflies
Tip from someone who lived in bear country: bear bells don't actually work - if anything they attract bears because they're interested in the sound. We used to jokingly call the bells "dinner bells." Bear spray, hiking with a partner and staying loud on the trail are the best way to deter bears.
Yeah I always wondered if they were a good idea😅
That's a good point. I buy yearlings just being curious instead of deterred.
To be fair, that part of Japan would only have Asian Black Bears, who are very shy and reclusive. They don't often come close to humans.
I thought the same thing when I saw the sign post with the hanging bell "Oh, that's nice of them to announce dinner's here." 😅
I wonder what the bears temperaments are like in Japan. I'm in black bear country in America and we just yell, "Hey bear!" and they usually leave. But brown bears won't hesitate to eat you.
Wow, Kamikochi looks absolutely stunning! I've had goosebumps when you showed the beautiful scenery..those rivers and trees...I'm in love!!
I love it when nature is just so breathtaking it almost doesn't look real ! 😍❤
If you go again, Myojin pond - a bit further along than the marsh is amazing
What a great way to go into the weekend, new Sharla vlog 🤗❤
Hope you enjoyed it! have a great weekend 💕💕
I'm guessing they are looking for some animal they can only see at night. My husband told me he remember an anime where people were looking for beetles in the dark with flashlights. You need to join them next time! 😆🥰 I'm saving this video. I need to go to this place.
i'm planning on going on a night hike to see nocturnal animals (& stars hopefully) my next camping trip! i've seen kangaroo rats & bats :) i think where i hike they make you take red flashlights or black lights (which makes some creatures glow) tho so you don't mess up anyone's night vision
@@alanaalkaline that sounds like a lot of fun!
Possibly looking for frogs/ tree frogs. We always take our students on night hikes to see bats, insects, etc that are nocturnal 😊
Probably fire flies since it's summer time and they live inly near clean water
SUCH a great job capturing the beauty of the area on film! Thank you!
Ah thank you so much!! 🥹
Buses from Shinjuku is such a hot pro tip, it's not covered enough on Japan vlogs. This is great! Also, love Kamikochi, nodoka af!
This is perfect for me! I don't drive and I love hiking/walking! Thank you, I'll do this trip when I go back to Japan.
Love seeing more of the nature side of japan
Man, what a wholesome friendship. Want.
Ushka seems like such a sweet person
Thank you, everyone is so kind here ❤
Thanks a lot for nice video❤I have been in Kamikochi 3 times, in 2017, 2018 & 2019, greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱❤🇯🇵Japan.
The shot at 9:07 literally made my jaw drop, so beautiful 😭
カメラアングル、画質も、プロフェッショナル❣️
ありがとうございます🤗✨
10:35 Maybe they just like to night hike. XD I'm from Germany and I looooved night hikes when I was a child and it was always a special adventure for me. Well, I have to say that I lived in a village, and I'm not sure if this is a very common thing elsewhere. We did night hikes during class trips and even when we were still going to the kindergarten (then we walked with lanterns). When I was a bit older, I went camping, and they also organized night hikes where people tried to scare us. So I'd totally be up for walking there at night as well, haha. 😆
Jup, I live in Germany as well, and we often did nightly hikes/scavenger hunts with the music club, and some of the supervisors did little jumpscares. Fun times
Nachtwanderung ❤
@@victoriamuller5999 In der dritten Klasse auf Klassenfahrt hab ich mal eine verpennt. Es war eine Überraschung, daher hatten sie uns schon ins Bett geschickt und später geweckt, aber ich bin nicht aufgewacht. Bin heute noch untröstlich deswegen. 😂
@@scarletthollow6735 Jaaaa 🤩
Such a beautiful area and I love the uploads with both of you together.
9:04 looks unreal. I am putting kamikochi on my bucket list right away!
I'm excited to see this in person! Heading to Kamikochi and the Shin-Hotaka ropeway in October with an overnight stay in nearby Okuhida Onsen
What a place, wow. Such a gift for the eyes, great video
What a lovely adventure. Your video has given me the push to get out and go hiking. Been working like crazy and I can use a recharge!
The vibes in Kamikochi look amazing! Definitely adding it to my list
Lovely video! I adore these trips so much! Would love to see our both return and find your monkeys! Congrats on the bar (you made it look stunning), and may I say how awesome Ushka and you are
Omg the views are GORGEOUS. This was so relaxing to watch, thanks for taking us along!
This video is such a balm for my soul after a hectic first week back teaching first grade!
Having lived in Matsumoto, I visited Kamikouchi many times.
It has been 9 years since, so this is bringing back memories❤
Matsumoto is such a great city!!
That scenery and mist at 13:08 is incredible.
You guys are the cutest!
Hello Sharla, i absolutely love your vlogs, it feels like you bring me along to girls trip through a youtube video alone. Keep up the good work👍🙏
the view of hotel is insane！
Such a nice view to wake up to! 🌲✨
I really like the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi. Thank you so much for sharing the video. It was a feast for the eyes.
I've been to Kamikochi a couple of times, and I remember the temperature being chiller than I had expected and the scenery being out of this world.
It always makes my day when I see you have posted. I look forward to your videos the most. Can't wait to watch this one!
I like you friend I smile everytime she's smiling sharla looking pretty and very excited have a wonderful trip
Such a cozy video!
What amazing views,seems like the perfect place to just unwind
Hi Sharlaaaa!!!👋I want to say that from the first video I saw on your RUclips channel, I really like to watch, rejoice together and travel with you wherever you travel, see all kinds of interesting and beautiful places, meet wonderful friendly people with you, I hope You really liked this trip and you will bring back a lot of impressions 🙂 by the way, I am from Lithuania, I am your fan and you can say my soul sister, because I like almost everything and you, we have a lot in common☺️ I am waiting for the next video vlog
Aww thank you so much for watching! 🫶🏻💕💕
@@sharlainjapan your welcome 🙂 i can't wait to see more
Thank you for sharing with us this lovely place! I agree that once in a while, people should also visit these lesser known areas in Japan. There are real hidden gems! 💖
Love your relaxing jaunts and journeys together!
What a cozy vlog, it paired well with my third cup of coffee 😁. Love the hair too btw
These kind of videos are the reason why I want to visit Japan. Such a beautiful country ❤ I love the vies and the mountains are surreal. I love how your vlogs are the beauty in art and nature while Chris is more about tips and tricks In Japan. Cannot wait to meet you again soon in the UK. Definitely come up north to Yorkshire. You’ll truly love the region . Also congratulations on your new bar ‘ Lost’ . So proud and you and Chris. I can’t wait for what the future has in store for you guys.
Yes this is the Japan I want to see, utterly breathtaking scenes of almost surreal beauty.
Japan is a dream 😍 It's like China and America. You can keep visiting these countries and it'll still never be enough because there is so much to see and discover.
Wow! That view of the mountaintop illuminated by the sun was so gorgeous near the end! Glad you shared this beautiful adventure with us!
Love all your videos and Ushka seems like such a beautiful soul like you! Watching both of you is like watching 2 kindred spirits. You ladies are the best! Looking forward to all of your videos! ❤
Kamikōchi is absolutely stunning. I have added it to my list of places to visit next Japan trip!
I've stayed in Matsumoto during my exchange year from 2017 to 2018. The Nagano region is so lovely! But it's super underrepresented on RUclips, so thanks for sharing this trip to Kamikochi :3 Went there as well, but the weather was pretty bad xD But the view of the mountain was still amazing!
What a beautiful place! Thanks for taking us along on your escape! Also, as a side note, I really love your hair Sharla. Very cute. This episode has great scenic views and nature footage.
We visited Kamikochi about a month ago, as a day trip from Hiyama Onset, a small onset towns in the Japan Alps. Video can't capture how beautiful it was. Even with the crowds it was gorgeous. Glad you could stay there overnight, that looks like the best way to experience it.
Onsen, not onset :) Bad autocorrect!
Yay Ushka! Always love seeing her beautiful face. 💕
This location looks so beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing places with us Sharla. Makes me want to hop on a plane right now!
The wetlands looked gorgeous, what a dreamy place.
Looking lovely as always..Ushka looks like so much fun, always a huge smile on her face. The view of the river and pebbles was awesome.
The wetlands and the marsh were astonishing, they remind me of my fave areas in The Witcher 3 🍃. I was also very surprised by the fried salmon, it's the first time I've seen it prepared that way. Glad you had a relaxing trip! 💖
Stunning shots of Kamikochi, it looks amazing in the summer! I visited only for one day in October 2019 but I'll be sure to come back. Planning on staying a few nights and hike up to Mt. Yake-dake 🌋
so beautiful and soothing nature. Those mountain views are gorgeous. Love the volcano effect. ❤😁
You guys are so adorable, I love your vlogs so much! I hope I can visit Kamikochi someday!
Was a fun and mellow video ! I will surely be watching this again when I need to see beautiful landscapes and chill time with a friend. And cute stamps and chubby cats. 🐈⬛
soooo chill....
Oh, wow. This seems like a beautiful place to visit. *adds to my list* The sunlight filtering through the trees when you were at the wetlands was gorgeous on camera. I can only imagine how pretty it was to see in person. Thanks for sharing this friend!
Too pretty right?? I really hope you get a chance to visit! 🥰🍃✨
@@sharlainjapan I heard that the Japanese have a special word for the sunlight that comes through the trees?
Komorebi?
Yeah that’s right! 🌲✨
Oh I do adore when you do videos/adventures with Ushka
Thank you for sharing! I feel inspired to follow your exact same route! It's great to learn that one can still enjoy the Japanese alps while based in Tokyo!
ooooh... I already knew Kamikochi looked amazing but now I also know 1) you can have some of those amazing views from a hotel room and 2) there are amazing views from some very flat, easy walks that my partner could probably also do! Onto the bucketlist it goes :)
Wow that scenery was amazing. This was one Japanese town that I had never heard of, thanks for sharing.
These are some of the most gorgeous views I've seen on your channel, I HAVE to add Kamikochi to my travel bucket list now 😍
I'm from Nagano Prefecture which hosted Winter Olympics in 1998, right before Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. But I've never been to Kamikochi. So l enjoyed your vlog very much. Thank you for sharing with us.
Lovely view of wetlands of alps😊🌳🌲🌲🏔🏔🏔🌲🌲🌳
Always love how chill your videos are.
And congrats on opening the bar!
Thank you so much!!! 🫶🏻✨
Absolutely stunning nature there, you got some gorgeous shots, that kind of mountain mist always makes things especially magical
For a second, at 15:44 I thought your hotel room had a cat in the room but it was Sharla's friends's reflection in the mirror! HAHA
What a beautiful hotel room! Bravo to the interior design team.
Wow, that was a magical looking place, thanks for sharing it. New bucket list place to visit.
Wow it is so beautiful it almost looks like it is screen shot. Absolutely beautiful
Another one for the 'want to go someday list'! Thank you for sharing your trip!
The apple pie looked unreal, omg
Watching your travel vlogs is always nostalgic, it’s great to see you continue to explore Japan. And congrats on your business ventures!
I find the bus to be a good option and I usually stay near the bus station when I'm in Tokyo (on the quieter side of Shinjuku). I've also found it nice to take a hot bath on hot days as long as you can escape to A/C afterwards.
What a beautiful place to visit Sharla and Ushka. Breathe taking walks and the food 👌 thank you for sharing.