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.
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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.

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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 😴

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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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In tonight's gentle episode, I talk about cleaning my apartment on the day of the full moon, and the boxes and books I finally decided to let go of. Later I take a train somewhere new and come home with a mug and a plate made by a local potter. Somewhere along the way I remember a small island far up north, and a stone I picked up there.

Drift off slowly with soft, unhurried Japanese. Perfect for winding down, easing insomnia, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨

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In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share what I've been reading lately, including a strange novel about a dish that turns things back into money. I also talk about putting my feet into the warm evening sand at the beach, the washi paper lamp in my living room, and the focaccia dough resting in my fridge for tomorrow.

Let slow, gentle Japanese carry you toward sleep. Perfect for winding down, easing insomnia, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨

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Tonight, I quietly talk about settling into my calm new town by the sea, and how much lighter my days feel these days.

I share a few small things — a video call with a yoga classmate from my training in India who's coming to visit soon, a delicate glass cup I picked up at a little shop, and a small, happy moment at the driver's license renewal office.

Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep.
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Tonight, I quietly talk about cooking goya champuru for the first time the "right" way, and a slow evening walk along the beach as the sun went down.

Along the way: tiny transparent crabs, a stray beach ball, someone singing an old favorite song, and a quiet moment sharing the sidewalk with a stranger on a bike.

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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Today, I softly reflect on making my first bagels — the shaping, the honey water bath, all of it a little more complicated than I expected.

Between yoga earlier in the day and a batch of dough, I'm already trailing off mid-sentence tonight.

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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