Sharla in Japan: Travel YouTuber, vida Japão, vídeos
Quem é Sharla in Japan? Canadiana 15 anos Japão 582K inscritos. Vida diária, viagens, Chris Broad out 2026. Hi I'm Sharla, I've been living in Japan for 15…
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- Sharla in Japan is Sharla Katalin Hinskens, born 23 Apr 1986 Canada, with ~582K subscribers and 280 videos.
- 15 years in Japan since 2005: exchange Victoria-Morioka 17, teacher Tokyo 19, return 2011 quake, north Japan now.
- Second channel Sharmeleon 790K, Neko Neko Post 2020, Shin Godzilla subtitles, married Chris Broad 2025.
- Start with daily life format, winter wonderland and Journey Across Japan collabs.
Quick facts
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Creator | Sharla Katalin Hinskens aka Sharmeleon/Sharmander |
| YouTube channel | Sharla in Japan — @heyitssharla |
| Country / origin | Canadian — Japan since 2005 (verified) |
| Language | English |
| Content type | Japan daily life, travel ideas, vlogs |
| Subscribers | ~582K main, 790K second, 280 videos (2026) |
| Main destinations | Tokyo, north Japan, winter wonderland, hot springs, walking tours |
| YouTube start | 2011–present, Japan Times 2015 200K era |
| Second/business | Sharmeleon 790K, Neko Neko Post 2020 stationery |
| Partner | Chris Broad married 2025, Sekai Studios |
Who is Sharla in Japan?
Hi I’m Sharla, I’ve been living in Japan for 15 years. Japan since 2005, daily life plus Japan travel ideas, skincare box on sale, north snapshots. First visit 17 exchange sister cities Victoria and Morioka. Worked Tokyo 19 English teacher, back Canada 2010. When 2011 Tohoku earthquake hit, moved back Japan due stress Canada far friends. Around then started vlogging daily life. Videos what likes about Japan well received foreign viewers.
June 18 2018 announced marriage Korean man anonymous YouTube, Japan university alumnus after 7-year relationship. Moved native Seoul vlogged life there though continued visit Japan. March 5 2019 announced separation eventually divorcing, intention move back Japan citing difficulties environment not enough language current mental state and Canada not exciting enough. September 2020 started Neko Neko Post fancy Japanese stationery overseas customers with friends.
August 2022 her and English YouTuber Chris Broad announced relationship two separate videos channels. February 14 2023 Chris Sharla announced engagement proposal Durdle Door Dorset England. Translated films Shin Godzilla 2016 and Terra Formars 2016 English subtitles, dialogue coach assistant. Since 2018 collaborated Chris Broad participated series Journey Across Japan. Partnered local governments organizations promote local specialities.
Wikipedia September 2026: born April 23 1986 age 40, Sharmeleon evolved Sharmander 500K March 2020, 790K subs 126M views. Japan Times 2015: 200K subs documents life.
For Silent Walks, Sharla teaches lived Japan before silent walks.
Her YouTube journey
1. Exchange to resident (2005–2011). Student, teacher, quake return. Learns daily vlog.
2. Daily Japan (2012–2019). Likes about Japan series, Seoul marriage chapter, separation return. 500K Sharmander evolution.
3. Veteran north (2020–2026). Neko Post 2020, Chris 2022-2025 marriage, Journey Across Japan, north Japan streams, winter wonderland 2026. 582K main 790K second.
What kind of travel content does Sharla in Japan make?
- Daily life. Chill vlogs, snapshots north Japan, skincare box.
- Travel ideas. Walking street tours, interesting locations, Q&A life.
- Winter. Winter wonderland adventure, snowy landscapes, cozy hot springs insider tips.
- North Japan. Life north streams, Enspace streams.
- Collabs. Journey Across Japan Chris Broad, local governments specialities.
- Translation work. Shin Godzilla Terra Formars subtitles, coach assistant.
- Shops. Neko Neko Post stationery overseas.
What she does not do: silent walks, luxury reviews, scam exposes. She lives Japan so you walk calm later.
Countries and destinations covered by Sharla in Japan
Japan-first:
Japan core
- Tokyo – teacher 19 era. Work life origins.
- North Japan – now. Streams, snapshots, winter.
- Winter wonderland – snow. Landscapes hot springs tips.
- Morioka – exchange 17. Victoria sister city roots.
- Walking tours – streets. Interesting locations Q&A.
Korea chapter
- Seoul – marriage 2018-2019. Life there, visits Japan kept. Separation return.
After Japan life walk quietly: Tokyo Silent Walk for streets, Kyoto Silent Walk for temples, Bangkok Silent Walk for markets, Singapore Silent Walk for order, Paris for city base, New York Silent Walk for blocks. For trip context these videos teach daily reality, winter and north regions useful before silent walks.
Check @heyitssharla 280 videos tab.
Sharla in Japan videos to discover
1. Daily life format chill
- Come chill format flagship.
2. Winter wonderland adventure
- Snow landscapes hot springs tips 2026.
3. Walking street tours Q&A
- Interesting locations life.
4. North Japan snapshots streams
- Enspace streams life north.
5. Likes about Japan series
- Early viral format.
6. Journey Across Japan collabs
- Chris Broad series since 2018.
7. Skincare box daily
- Shop plus routine.
Search exact titles; 280 videos, use playlists.
Sharla in Japan travel style
- Narration: Chill friendly English, come chill. Fact: daily-ish years, 10-20 min.
- Camera: Handheld life, streams Enspace.
- Sound: Streets, snow, onsen.
- Longevity: 15 years same country depth.
- Collabs: Chris Broad married 2025, Sekai Studios.
- Shops: Stationery, skincare.
- Budget: Daily real: teacher to creator.
Difference: Sharla lives street years; Silent Walk lets you hear it minutes.
Who is Sharla in Japan channel for?
- Japan movers: 15-year reality.
- Winter lovers: Snow onsen tips.
- Daily viewers: Chill habit.
- Chris Broad fans: Couple crossovers.
- Slow walkers: Lived context, silent feeling.
- Not for: Luxury, party.
Destinations inspired by Sharla in Japan on Global Silent Walks
- After Tokyo streets: Tokyo Silent Walk.
- After temples: Kyoto Silent Walk.
- After markets: Bangkok Silent Walk.
- After order: Singapore Silent Walk.
- After city base: Paris Guide.
- After blocks: New York Silent Walk.
Independent bridges.
Explore the destination differently
Sharla shows street lived 15 years. Silent Walk shows same alley 6AM empty. Watch daily to know where to eat and soak, walk silent to feel. For winter, skincare, north regions, lived videos beat guides.
Start with World Destinations.
Official socials
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heyitssharla — 582K
- Second: Sharmeleon 790K
- Instagram: 255K, TikTok
- Shop: Neko Neko Post stationery, skincare box
In pictures
FAQ
Who is Sharla in Japan?
Canadian Sharla Hinskens 1986, 582K subs, 15 years Japan since 2005.
How many subs?
582K main 790K second, 280 videos. Insta 255K.
Famous?
Daily chill, winter wonderland, Journey Across Japan.
Partner?
Chris Broad married 2025, Sekai Studios.
Start?
Daily format, then winter, then Journey collabs.
Reliable for Japan trip?
Very good daily reality. Check officials 2026 hours transport.
Sources
- Official: https://www.youtube.com/@heyitssharla
- Wikipedia Sep 2026: born 1986, 790K 126M, marriage Chris 2025, subtitles work
- Japan Times 2015: 200K documents life
- Instagram 255K Japan since 2005, TikTok
Data verified and expanded October 08, 2026.
Practical note: check winter hours, transport and north-region access with officials before booking.
Last verification: October 08, 2026.
