This is NOT Your Average Japanese House! 😲 

I shamelessly live vicariously through Sharla and Chris's channels, lol. I love these house hunting vids. Combining my interests with my favorite RU-vidrs.

Having a Neko Neko store would be pretty sick 👀

I love Ushka! "There's alcohol in there, now we need to get this house!" HAHAHAHHAAH

With the second house you could remove the stairs from inside the shop the move them to that random door on the second floor and then you would have two separate spaces

watching your home renos in japan are some of my favorite videos! you cover and answer so many things i have so many questions about with this!! THANKS SHARLAA

now that i’ve seen it : 100% the shop house - the views - the potential etc.

You could do pop up stores at random times. I just think Ushka is so thoughtful and smart. She is a GEM!

I have been looooving these house hunting videos 😃. It fuels my house hunters international void😊

how did you manage to drop this the SECOND I sat down for lunch??? Thanks for the entertainment lol

Hi Sharla! The first house has potential but requires a lot of renovation and expenses. The second house is better: still requires renovation but the rooms are spacey and the kitchen offers more real estate. You could use the store floor for a common area or for a shop.

I think that shop that has the house on top should have a separate entrance to go to the house, for the guests to have their privacy when they stay there, while there are people shoping downstairs. Also consider the shop opening hours to not disturb guests while they rest upstairs. And have some good ventilation in that kitchen, so when guests cook the smell doesnt invade the shop.

The first house has potential despite looking smaller. The sakura trees out front would be so nice to go out to in the spring! There are a lots of storage space, too. The second house would be fun to renovate though especially the shop below but the stairs would be a problem if it can't be changed to something more accessible. Either place seem nice if they could be fixed up well.

I know most people prefer the second one, but I find the first one a lot prettier. Also, if I went on holidays I wouldn't really like to have a shop underneath me. I feel like the shop house its a better option for you to have as a second house rather than as an inn.

I vote for 'Nekko Nekko Station' and a train theme for no particular reason beyond it sounding cute!

I'd definitely go for the one with the retail shop!!! OMG when I come back to Tokyo, it would be so nice to buy something from your store!

Floor storage is so cool, I wish we'd use that idea more

I feel like chris would instantly vote yes on the second house just because of that retro sake sign you like sharla! Haha you guys go together so well :3 🖤

“Don’t get your hopes up, we’re not buying a new house here!” I could seriously watch Japan fixer upper house hunting all day, this video was too short!

The shop house seems like the best one. It only needs cosmetic renovations. There is a large living/kitchen open concept room, and it is the brightest throughout.

It was funny how Sharla kept saying things like “Eww gross. What is that?” during their viewing of the first house, but then at the end of the viewing she said “Oh, I really liked the house” 😂😂

Thank you for taking us on this journey with you! I must say the first house I feel has more potential as a guest house, even though, a shop space would be very cool.

These videos with you two are bringing up good memories of my good friend and I watching house hunting shows together and laughing/ commenting on all the weird stuff.

I love listening to you and Ushka laughing and being so optimistic about everything as you house hunt! It always makes me smile!

These are so much fun. Thank you for taking us along with you!

I wasn't into houses until sharla started doing these. It's so interesting seeing all the different house designs and all the little secrets in these houses

Personally I like the first house more. The light, the tatami, the kind of homey retro feel. I also see it working a bit better as an accommodation type space

😂😂😂 Love how Ushka opens every little thing while Sharla messes with her. That's such a vibe 😂 I was scared there would be spiders in that first houses floor fridge. 😅

Thanks for taking us along for house hunting❤️ You both have decisions to make. Cant wait for the next vid👏

Yay, I've been looking forward to this video! It's so cool seeing these old houses. I think these ones were so much better than the last two. Glad you were able to film these. A shop would be soooo cool! Those stairs though, might not be practical for guests. Which is a bummer. Thanks so much for making these. So fun! Looking forward to the next update! Greetings from the Dutchie in New Zealaaand! 😇👋👋👋

❤ you guy's work so well together and make an awesome team ❤

This is so much fun, love watching you guys looking for another space in Japan!

Always such fun and interesting videos. Love it!

Such a fun video!! Exploring houses with so many unique and vintage touches is so exciting. I hope that another shop-house comes onto the market soon with less narrow stairs 😆 I loved staying at the original Neko Neko Inn with my friends, so I’m eager to stay in the newest one when the time comes 🥰

It's so nice to see so much of you two lately. Perfect start to my late morning.

Please do more of these! I love your house hunting vlogs, they're very comfy~

I love seeing what you both get up to, you make such a good team 👌👍

Loving this series!

Always fun to watch you & Ushka house hunting! I love the 2nd house, the Shoppe, it has so much potential & so many options to consider. Good luck in finding a place you love for NNI2! 😻😻

Love watching these! The shop house is such a unique space. With so many ideas it sounds like a combination of all your ideas would be incredible to see brought to life. A small cafe and hangout, your own neko neko brand with stationary or clothing would be awesome. Even showcasing other local shops, friends events, or information on what to do locally would help newcomers and visitors feel more comfortable. I agree with taking out the interior staircase and making it accessible via outside instead. Keeping a rental space separate would allow much more privacy and would open up more space indoors. Each place feels like it has such a rich history, but the shop house feels like it is the most fitting for growth potential. Best of luck in making your decision, you and Ushka are such a comfortable duo to watch. Thank you for sharing these with us, it feels like we are house hunting and hanging out right along with you!

That window in the living room in the first one that looks at the neighbouring house 3 inches away is amazing!

Good morning great to see the both of you. Great to see your smiling faces. Thank you both for bringing joy to my life.😊

The shop! How awesome is that. I would seriously consider that one if it were me. Yes, the stairs may be an issue, but the shop!!

I love the house hunting series 😊 Staying on a shopping street would be so fun, I love the atmosphere when walking down Japanese shopping streets. Neko Neko Shop would be amazing too!

Love these - so excited for another reno series!

Im totally in love with these house hunting videos, you show us the stuff that we wouldn't normally be able to see as just visitors in Japan. I liked the second house the best, yeah a guest would have to drag their luggage upstairs, but its not that many stairs and the attic loft was cool too, floor not sinking is also a bonus! Good luck on whatever you choose!

Aah I have been enjoying soo much your videos with Uska! The vibes you 2 have is so nice to see and Uska having so many funny remarks!

I like the cabinets in the first apartment, but I think they would be prettier white with like gold handles or copper colored handles.

The love and support in these comments is soooo awesome! Its a testament as to how amazing Sharla and Ushka are together as a team. I could not find one negative comment.

I like the 2nd one. You could make the accomodation accesible from the side entrance and use the store area as part store and part as a co-working space. It also had nice large rooms and was really bright and had great views from the upper floor. With it being a corner position it also didn't feel so hemmed in.

Ooh both look super cool. I can't wait to see which you choose.

The stationery shop idea is so cool! I'd love to come visit you at the shop when I'm in Japan! 🥹

Love these videos! So exciting and positive, and fun to watch! Good luck with the hunt! 😊

Loved your tour of houses hope you find and turn the potential house into your dream place

I cant wait to see which one you guys end up with and the renovations!

I can’t wait to see what you two do!! Love the store ideas ❤

I love your house hunting videos!! 😍

I love both houses! They have so much potential. I hope whichever you both choose will be another successful renovation 🧡🧡🧡🧡

I love this house hunting, series!🏡🌸😲

Congratulations on your new home. Looks like it was waiting for you. Happy Holidays from Hawaii🎄

This hit the chill vibe so nicely. Happy renovations =)

I love your house hunting and renovating series, very interesting to follow 😻

Wow! I kinda like this house with all the natural light. I think your remodeling skills are excellent. You both giggle so much.. love your energy. Thinking of tge Sakura trees. What a great adventure you are having !!! I wonder if you could be hired to do house over hauls. Love you both. I giggled with you through this whole video !!! ❤

I have to vote for the house with the store, beause you can either use the store space as intended. Or fill it with something fun, like games or such..

I love this series, so interesting!

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Love the first house, it's like a tree house/mini machiya! Does it have any garden space? And there's just so much character. If a house has good bones and built-in character you can't go wrong. I've never regretted the funky places I've lived in but the condos, etc -- I always look back on those like you would a clinic's reception room. It's harder to form detailed memories in places that don't thrill you. Or maybe it's just that I'm so visually stimulated. I can see the upstairs was used as washitu because there was more protection from the street-level dust (and lower room's immediate entry off the genkan). It needs roof repair though. I love the *idea* of the second house but wow, it needs so much work. It looks like there's structural/water damage. I used to love the idea of having a shop beneath my residence until my boss went out of the country one year and left me in charge, having the same setup. I was excited at first because I loved the business so much and my boss was (is) like family. The magic was overshadowed constantly -- you can never get away from the place for a breather and everyone knows how to find you, always. We're not talking just friends and family but delivery persons, customers, etc. It's impossible to keep it secret when you live above and everyone thinks they're exempt from disturbing your privacy. It can make you start hating what you do -- but Japan is probably different (American). I still have great memories but what I remember the most is being physically and socially exhausted all the time and no longer caring who saw me in my pajamas (or worse). But if you're not as private of a person it could work well; my boss was a social butterfly and he loved every single minute. It was still one of the best times of my life. Either way, I can see a happy life in either. Good luck! I'm so excited for you! And a little jealous, looking at the possibilities of a new house is so much fun. Can't wait to see where you land!

The second house tho .... And a stationary shop !!! 😅 I love your videos. Ushka is a fun friend. So blessed !!! I hope I can stay in one of your houses one day. Dream to visit Japan ❤

Wow such a hard decision to make now! I can't wait to see which house you two end up picking! 😄💖🌟

I loved the second one. The shop idea is super cute! You could even get staff to give mini classes (like making cute stationary!)

Mornings are the best with these release times 😁😁🖤🖤 Good morning!!

I love these videos sooo much Sharla! I could go house hunting with you for a whole year (which goes against the point of it, but just to illustrate how much I enjoy these videos)

Love love love your videos! always brings me joy, cant wait to visit maybe even rent out one of your famous airbnbs!

These home tours are so entertaining! 🤣

Oml I love the ideas your friend brings in. Can't wait to see you two in the next update video!~ ✨🌱🐾

This has been the first one that I've seen from your videos.....and there's *so* much character...I love it, even tho there's heaps of stuff that needs to be addressed.

I enjoy these. I hope to watch this video shortly, but till I get it finished, I wish you all the best!

the house with the store gave me so many ideas its so nice!

Love the shop house, very retro 😃

House hunting video are my favorite! Keep it up!

I love video's like this, thank you!

This was super fun. I'm new to your channel, so thanks for taking me along.

Man I just love those house hunting videos. Just got done watching your previous one a few hours ago. So much good stuff for one day.

I love videos with Ushka! She’s such a light 😊

If the second house with the shop be a boarding house that be really cool. For backpackers that don’t really carry luggage when travel. So excited too see which one did you guys choose!

Omg so cool that Ushka is a New Zealander like me! I'm glad you have a Kiwi friend Sharla! 🥰

cant wait too see what house you choose !

I love the storefront vibes of the second place! The 和室 and natural lighting seem awesome. While living in Japan, so many of the first floor homes/shops near my apartment had those shutters ~ permanently.❤ Perhaps many closed during the height or covid. My fav had an old battery 自販機, that I never worked up the courage to test if it still worked. Always love these house hunting videos! ❤

Love these house hunting vids.

amazing video. Love your videos .

Your thinking faces at the end are a vibe, both were filled with so much potential. Also, from a Architects point of view I think you easily widen / change the position of the first floor stairs. If you remove the under stair cupboard on the first floor you could widen the first floor stairs too to crest a larger landing area to make it feel wider as you go up. Also, so invested in you have a shop and meet & greet place. You could support local artists too like you have with Neko neko. I’m exited for you both!

I really like it when Ushka is in your videos, she`s such a lovely person :)

Wow I actually saw the second house/shop during my stay in May! Love the greenery nearby (One of my fave hidden gems in Tokyo) and the neighborhood in general!

Thanks!

I love this series!

love it!!!!

From a guest perspective, I believe the first house was a better option. The shop idea is cool, but maybe there's better options for that in the future?

If I ever go on a treasure hunt I would want Ushka in my team! She has the absolute eye for hidden doors and compartments! I love your house hunting series together!

Your friend/business partner has such good energy! Bless her!

Having that store could be really neat. The stairs are a little discouraging but you only have to lug your stuff up once you arrive, maybe it’s not that bad. Plus it’s an excuse for putting a fancy neko neko neon sign at the front.

I'm excited for the new neko neko Inn for the future 😊 Are you going to add new gatchas in the machine at the current neko neko inn? I'm coming to Japan in February and I'm so excited to stop by and buy a few!! ❤