うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast
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Drift off with うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast, a gentle, music-free monologue that guides you from “uto-uto,” the cozy half-awake state, into deep, restful sleep. In each episode, host Sayuri speaks slow, softly-intoned Japanese, sharing small stories, everyday reflections, and the occasional yawn as she grows drowsy. Recording stops the moment she nods off—often around 30 minutes, sometimes sooner or longer. Perfect for Japanese learners at bedtime or anyone soothed by the calm rhythm of the language. Press play, close your eyes, and let peaceful Japanese carry you into dreams🌛おやすみなさい💤
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In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a slow, happy day 😌 like biking to a new espresso spot for a silky latte and the best taco rice, wandering a greenhouse through tropical, desert, and alpine rooms (hello, little carnivorous plants🌿), and ending with MUJI comforts: a fresh duvet cover, a woody aroma oil, and quiet reading time.Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share the soft edges of drifting to sleep like speaking with my eyes closed until I almost nod off, gentle ideas for talking yourself to sleep, and a tender retelling of the Urashima Tarō（浦島太郎）🐢 folktale. We touch on phrases like “浦島太郎状態,” the never-open treasure box, and even a seaside memory in Kii-Katsuura (紀伊勝浦) that felt like Ryūgūjō(竜宮城）.Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this gentle episode of うとうとtime, I share a cozy night of reflection — from writing new ideas for my Japanese blog and teaching with the Genki textbook, to childhood dreams of running a donut shop and memories of peaceful travels in Japan. 🍩✨Relax with soft, slow Japanese as we drift through stories of warm memories, favorite places, and quiet routines like stretching and cleaning before bed. Perfect for easing your mind, learning naturally, and falling into gentle sleep. 🌙🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this gentle episode of うとうとtime, I talk softly about a calm rainy day when the world feels slower and staying home feels just right.But instead of staying in all day, I visit a small neighborhood coffee roastery run by a kind elderly man who remembers me from my last visit.He opens only twice a week, roasts beans every day, and still sends coffee to customers who’ve moved far away.It’s a story about quiet dedication, warm connections, and the comforting smell of freshly roasted coffee drifting through the rain. 🌧️☕️Relax with slow, soothing Japanese and let the gentle rhythm carry you into rest. Perfect for cozy nights and peaceful listening before sleep. 🌙💤🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this soothing episode of うとうとtime, I talk softly about caring for houseplants🌱 From wiping dust off their leaves, to remembering the very first plant I named “Toge,” and the quiet joy of herbs, flowers, and greenery in everyday life.Let gentle Japanese guide you toward rest, while reflections on plants and the small comforts of nature bring calm to your evening. Perfect for relaxing, learning naturally, and drifting into peaceful sleep. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
n this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share what felt like a perfect day: writing morning pages, reading with curiosity at a quiet library, and walking more than 10,000 steps in preparation for a Kumano Kodo hike. Along the way, I revisit nostalgic memories at a family restaurant, where I couldn’t help but call “hamburg steak” a “hamburger” again and again... too sleepy to notice at first. 🍴😅Relax with slow, soft Japanese as I drift between simple routines, gentle reflections, and drowsy laughter. Perfect for unwinding at night, calming insomnia, and learning naturally while falling asleep. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this gentle episode of うとうとtime, I start with the bustle of a coworking party, then find calm in the warmth of a friend’s thoughtful gift and soft reflections on favorite films. From local sweets and handmade zines to timeless movies and quiet memories, each moment becomes a source of comfort and peace. Relax with slow, soothing Japanese as you drift toward rest. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this soothing episode of うとうとtime, I reflect on a day of one-on-one lessons, travel stories from Central Asia, cultural moments, and the small joys of food and relaxation.Settle in with gentle Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for unwinding, learning naturally, and ending the day with peace. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this gentle episode, I share a visit to Japan’s National Diet Library in Kansai, reflecting on how wide, quiet libraries and green open spaces can bring calm and inner rest.Perfect for drifting into sleep or taking a quiet pause during the day, with soft Japanese to ease your mind. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a quiet reset after busy, stimulating days — like choosing rest over constant input, recalling lessons from a 10-day silent meditation retreat (watching thoughts and letting them pass), and savoring tiny comforts such as a noon nap, donabe-cooked rice, and hojicha with HARBS’ mille-crepe. Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share gentle midday rhythms — like writing morning pages after an early lesson, wandering past weekend baseball and radio taisō in the park, and preparing for a soothing afternoon nap with a warm, scented eye mask. Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this calm episode of うとうとtime, I reflect on sleep😴Sharing gentle thoughts from a Japanese lesson, memories of dozing during meetings, and even a dreamlike image of chasing a teapot while drifting off. Soft stories of childhood, study abroad, and daily life flow together like a quiet lullaby.Relax with slow, soothing Japanese as you settle into the night. Perfect for winding down, improving your listening, and letting peaceful language guide you into dreams. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I reflect on trying something new. Swimming at a local pool. From gentle rules and calming water to the soothing tiredness afterward and a simple seafood bowl at home, it became a day of quiet joy and balance.Relax with soft Japanese as you drift into rest, perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this gentle episode of うとうとtime, I reflect on the calm after busy days. Visiting Expo Osaka and a Van Gogh exhibition, then returning home for quiet routines.Softly, I share moments of herbal tea, tidying, and sketching a small illustrated diary, finding peace and renewal in simple joys. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share gentle reflections from my digital-detox days — like listening to quiet morning conversations at a café, wandering through a fascinating insect exhibition, and ending with slow, mindful breathing.Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share the calming experience of spending time in a silent café — a place where conversation is not allowed, gentle sounds like flowing water create a soothing background, and shelves of books invite quiet reading. I talk about savoring a seasonal peach tart, enjoying coffee made with coffee ice, and simply resting in a space designed for peace and stillness.Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I reflect on the gentle joys of late summer — like holding sparklers under the night sky in Okinawa, savoring the sweetness of fresh peaches, and discovering the charm of “etegami,” hand-painted letters often shared by my grandmother. I also talk about small seasonal rituals, from washing curtains to enjoying cool kakigōri, all while winding down for the night.Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I explore the charm of Iwate Prefecture — like tasting endless bowls of wanko soba, discovering mystical limestone caves, and imagining a ride along the scenic Sanriku Coast by train.Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share warm reflections from my hometown in Shikoku — like my father’s surprising transformation after retirement, a peaceful afternoon on a small Seto Inland Sea island, and watching golden sunsets over the water.Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a peaceful day in Japan’s smallest prefecture — like visiting a mountaintop temple with stone tanuki statues, relaxing in a seaside onsen, and enjoying tofu donuts at a quiet café.Relax with slow, soft Japanese as you drift into sleep. Perfect for easing insomnia, learning naturally, and enjoying peaceful nights. 🌙✨🎧 Listen to “うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/utoutotime📝 ご感想や、話してほしいテーマがあれば、コメントで教えてくださいね。 Let me know if you have any requests or topics you’d like me to talk about!#sleepyJapanese #relaxingJapanese #うとうとtime #slowJapanese
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