In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a short solo trip to Hita, a small town in Oita surrounded by mountains.

I talk about walking through an old Edo-era street, shopkeepers who simply ask where you’re from, buying a pair of wooden geta for myself, and a stranger who became my travel companion for the next day. There’s also a statue from Attack on Titan, and the view of mountains in every direction.

And of course, coming home to my own bed and pillow at the end.

Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep.
Perfect for winding down, easing insomnia, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨

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In tonight's gentle episode, I talk about my first hike in almost a year — a shrine up in the mountains, rows of pale torii gates, and a valley I found by accident on the way down. I met a few strangers along the trail, lost my train of thought more than a few times, and ended the day with plum syrup soda and a bowl of udon.

Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep.
Perfect for winding down, easing insomnia, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨

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ウトウトしながらでも大丈夫なので、送ってくださいね。

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Tonight, I quietly talk about the few days a friend from Osaka came to stay with me — someone I first met during yoga training in India. We wandered around a quiet neighborhood, sipped coffee with beautiful latte art, and hiked up to a small waterfall where we ended up chatting with a Thai traveler along the way. Fair warning: I get sleepier and sleepier as I talk, so by the end I'm not entirely sure what I'm saying either 😴

Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep.
Perfect for winding down, easing insomnia, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨

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📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、

ウトウトしながらでも大丈夫なので、送ってくださいね。

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