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うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast
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 and everyday reflections as she grows drowsy. Recording stops the moment she nods off. Perfect for Japanese learners at bedtime or anyone soothed by the calm rhythm of the language. Press play, close your eyes, and drift into dreams 🌛 おやすみなさい💤…
Episodes
- うとうとtime – Sleepy Japanese Podcast
A Long Day with People, Little Conversations, and Sleepy Thoughts Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I quietly look back on a day when I spent many hours with people for the first time in a while. I talk about conversations with two, three, or four…
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Morning Yoga, Pear Risotto, and a Little Ginger Sauce Japanese Bedtime Talk
In tonight’s gentle episode, I talk about a quiet day off as the mornings start to get chilly. I share doing yoga on my balcony with the morning sun, my…
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Wooden Geta, a Surprised Face, and My Own Pillow Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Mountain Shrines, Torii Gates, and a Hidden Valley Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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A Friend's Visit, Waterfall Walks, and Sleepy Curry — Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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A Full Moon, Old Boxes, and a Small Piece of Carrot Cake ー Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Warm Sand, Paper Lamplight, and a Strange Little Dish ー Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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A Quiet Seaside Town, a Yoga Classmate, and a New Glass Cup ー Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Bitter Melon, an Evening Beach Walk, and Tiny Crabs ー Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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First Bagels, Tired Hands, and Endless Yawns ー Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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A New Bed Cover, Morning Swim, and Fresh Focaccia ー Japanese Bedtime Talk
Today, I softly reflect on a slow, cozy day — starting with my new bed cover and a quiet morning swim before anyone else was awake. I baked focaccia I'd…
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A Leaky Air Conditioner, an Old Friend, and Getting Older ー Japanese Bedtime Talk
In tonight's gentle episode, I talk quietly over the sound of a slightly broken air conditioner — and about an old friend who showed up in Fukuoka out of…
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A Secret Project, a Small Bookshop, and Mongolian Rap — Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I quietly talk about a little side project I've been working on you can check it out at hokkoribiyori.org and a book I picked up at a small…
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Solo Karaoke, a Bike Ride, and a Cold Pack on My Head — Japanese Bedtime Talk
Today, I softly reflect on two days off — and somehow I'm talking to you with a cold pack on my head. I went to karaoke alone for the first time in a while…
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Strangers at a Coffee Shop, Elaborate Hats, and Quiet Energy — Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a day I spent in the city — somewhere I don't usually go. I talk about watching people at a café, a couple who seemed…
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Popcorn, Homemade Gari, and a Rainy Evening Walk — Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I quietly talk about a rainy day spent mostly at home, and the small things I made in the kitchen. I tried making popcorn with homemade garlic oil…
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Turtles in the Sun, a Bookstore Afternoon, and Five Hours at a Café — Japanese Bedtime Talk
Today, I softly reflect on a day off spent wandering around on my own — though somehow, I kept meeting people along the way. I went to a yoga studio in the…
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One Month Home, Amazake Mornings, and Words That Stick Around — Japanese Bedtime Talk
In tonight's gentle episode, I quietly reflect on one month since coming back to Japan from India. I talk about getting a little obsessed with soy sauce —…
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Green Tea, A Lucky Sushi, and a Slow Day Off — Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a gentle day off that started without much of a plan. A friend invited me out, and we ended up at a small tea shop —…
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Returning Home, Apple Pie, and Barefoot Evenings — Japanese Bedtime Talk
In tonight's gentle episode of うとうとtime, I quietly reflect on settling back into life in Japan after two months away. I talk about the small things that fill…
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A Guava Tree, Good Posture, and Quiet Morning Walks | Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I find myself thinking back to the ashram — the morning routines, the walks, and how it already feels strangely distant even though it wasn't that…
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Outdoor Recording, Nap Episode — From a Hammock in India, Lunchtime While Listening to Birds | Japanese Bedtime Talk
Note: This episode was recorded outdoors. Birds, wind, and nature sounds throughout. Today, I softly reflect from a hammock in Rishikesh, India during a lunch…
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A Slow Day, a Warm Bath, and an Old Legend About Kūkai – Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I softly reflect on a day when I just wasn't quite 100%. Not sick, just a little off. I talk about running a bath at 4 in the afternoon, Japan's…
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A New Washing Machine, a Robot on a Mission (funny to me) — Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I talk about finally getting a drum washing machine — warm, fluffy laundry straight from the dryer, and spending two and a…
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Light Rain, a Canelé, and Bread-Shaped Heroes — Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I quietly talk about stepping out into the rain when you didn't really need to, a canelé shop that's only open on weekends, and a canelé worth walking…
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A Kaki Goya, Free Candy, and a Hot Spring — Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a winter day trip to the countryside with a friend — a plastic greenhouse by the sea full of oysters, an old couple…
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A Small Mountain, Forest Air, and Miso Eggplant – Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight on うとうとtime, I talk softly about a gentle day — climbing a small nearby mountain, breathing in fresh forest air, listening to birds, and enjoying a…
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A New Home, Long Baths, and a Calm Coast – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share gentle moments from my new life — like finally settling into a new home, enjoying long relaxing baths, choosing…
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My Last Day in Osaka, Familiar Places, and an Ordinary Week – Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I quietly talk about my last day in Osaka. There was no sightseeing or special plan just familiar places, everyday routines, and a week spent looking…
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A Very Good Day, Warm Meals, and Small Care – Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I gently talk about a really good day. I share small, comforting moments like eating freshly cooked rice in the morning, getting my hair cut, and…
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A Nostalgic Town, Temple Stairs, and Quiet Thoughts – Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight, I quietly talk about visiting a nostalgic town near Osaka before moving away. I share gentle moments from my walk in Ikoma — climbing steep temple…
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After a Noisy Night, I Breathe and Let Go – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this episode of うとうとtime, I talk about feeling overstimulated after visiting a loud izakaya, and how breathing helps me slowly calm my mind before sleep. I…
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Fresh Bedding, Old Internet Friends, and Yoga Before Sleep – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share gentle thoughts from a quiet day — like washing my duvet at a coin laundry, remembering old internet friends from the…
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A Walk, Yoga, and Slowing Down After a Busy Day – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this episode of うとうとtime, I talk about stepping away from my computer, taking a long walk around Osaka Castle Park, and gently relaxing my body with yoga at…
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An Old Japanese House, Chickens, and a Slower Life – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share gentle moments from visiting a friend’s old Japanese house — like meeting happy chickens, seeing a natural garden…
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Back at My Parents’ Home, Family Time, and Drifting into Sleep – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this gentle bedtime episode of うとうとtime, I talk softly about visiting my parents’ home and spending quiet time with family. I share mixed feelings comfort…
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Hidden Cafes, Quiet Corners, and a Gentle Escape in the City – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share gentle moments found in the middle of a busy city like discovering hidden cafes in old houses, sitting quietly by a…
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Sake Breweries, Quiet Friendship, and Rest at Home – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a calm day filled with gentle moments — like visiting traditional sake breweries, enjoying good food with a quiet…
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Coming Home, Cozy Rooms, and New Yoga Dreams – Japanese Bedtime Talk
Tonight’s episode is full of “coming home” feelings. After a busy business trip, I return to my apartment, try out a brand new foldable mattress, and even do a…
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Night Walk, Warm Drinks, and Warm Friendship – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this sleepy episode, I talk about a peaceful night walk around Osaka Castle — from accidentally waiting at different Starbucks, to sipping a warm drink, to…
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Pasta Lunch, Park Sunshine, and a Gentle Midday Break – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a gentle midday break — like eating half-and-half pasta at a tiny family-run Italian restaurant, enjoying the…
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Cocoa Nights, Warm Blankets, and Winter Thoughts – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a gentle winter evening like making homemade cocoa, curling up with a warm blanket, and reading a book about…
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A Lazy Start, Curry Lunch, and Hot Springs – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this cozy episode of うとうとtime, I share a slow, lazy morning that turned into a gentle adventure like taking forever to choose where to go, enjoying a warm…
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Dogs, Dreams, and Quiet Visions of Home – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this gentle episode of うとうとtime, I talk about meeting a friend after a long time. Chatting about dogs we’d love to have someday, cute monkeys and flying…
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Unplug, Breathe, and Let Go of Thoughts – Japanese Bedtime Talk
In this slow, mindful episode of うとうとtime, I talk softly about taking a break from constant information. Unplugging from screens, watching sunlight on the…
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Warm Duvet, Latte Ride, and Greenhouse Calm – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Whispered Folktales, Sleepy Rambling, and Urashima Tarō – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Dreams, Donuts, and Quiet Nights of Reflection – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Rainy Day Coffee and a Kind Roaster – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Plants, Green Comfort, and Gentle Memories – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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A Perfect Day of Writing, Reading, and Walking with Hamburg Steak Memories – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Sweet Gift, Movies, and Quiet Joy after a Crowded Night – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Lessons, Travel Stories, and Simple Joys – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Quiet Libraries, Gentle Spaces, and Finding Rest – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Gentle Reset, Donabe Rice, and Mille-Crepe Bliss – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Morning Pages, Park Voices, and a Drowsy Afternoon Nap – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Reflections on Sleep, Drowsy Memories, and a Dreamlike Tea – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Swimming, Serene Fatigue, and a Peaceful Evening Meal – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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A Quiet Evening of Tea, Cleaning, and Gentle Reflections – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…
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Digital Detox, Curious Moments, and Peaceful Breathing – Japanese Bedtime Talk
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…