In this episode, I’d like to share something a little different — a preview of my new side project,

うとうと time – Sleepy Japanese Podcast 🌙

This project was inspired by one of my students who said:

“I have trouble falling asleep at night…”

So I thought, maybe I could make something gentle, slow, and sleepy — in Japanese.

In “utouto time,” I literally lie down and talk softly in simple, natural Japanese.

There’s no music. Not much happens.

Honestly… it might even be a little boring. But that’s the point. 😴

If you like what you hear in this episode,

you can find the full version of utouto time here:

https://linktr.ee/utoutotime

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and more.

Perfect for:

– unwinding before bed

– relaxing while listening to Japanese

– falling asleep while learning

Let me know what you think, and feel free to suggest topics you’d like me to talk about.

Thanks for listening!

Meeting someone new can feel nerve-racking, so I invite fellow creator YUYU to share real-life tips for making a great first impression in Japan. We compare polite vs. casual speech, balance listening and talking, handle eye contact, and reveal simple grooming hacks (think nails & nose hair!) that help you look and sound friendly—never scary. Perfect for intermediate learners who want natural examples and cultural insight while laughing along!

🐧❤️ Want to listen offline or on the go?

The full audio is now available on the website for streaming and download—exclusively for Silver members and above.

Plus, enjoy access to the video version, transcript, vocabulary, and grammar tips to support your learning.

👉 Explore more: sayurisaying.com

Meeting someone new can feel nerve-racking, so I invite fellow creator YUYU to share real-life tips for making a great first impression in Japan. We compare polite vs. casual speech, balance listening and talking, handle eye contact, and reveal simple grooming hacks (think nails & nose hair🙈) that help you look and sound friendly—never scary. Perfect for intermediate learners who want natural examples and cultural insight while laughing along.

🐧❤️ Want to listen offline or on the go?

The full audio is now available on the website for streaming and download—exclusively for Silver members and above.

Plus, enjoy access to the video version, transcript, vocabulary, and grammar tips to support your learning.

👉 Explore more: sayurisaying.com