Just Chillin’

February is already here, and I find myself thinking about how strangely time moves.January feels both close and far away at the same time.In this episode, I talk about choosing our next travel destination, heading back to Fukuoka for a friend’s wedding, and my thoughts on weddings, priorities, and what really matters.Just a quiet, honest reflection on everyday life and how we experience time.

In this episode, I talk about a recent conversation my husband and I had about traveling this year.We revisit places we loved, like Dubai, talk about why Saudi Arabia caught our curiosity, and share a childhood dream of visiting Australia.I also share how we ended up considering Riyadh, the timing behind the trip, and my thoughts on traveling respectfully and learning about new cultures.A quiet, personal reflection on travel, curiosity, and choosing where to go next.

In this episode, I share a quiet morning in Nakameguro, a funny misunderstanding about an expiration date, and a few small moments that made me smile.

In this episode, I share how I spent the year-end and New Year holidays from the end of 2025 to the beginning of 2026.It was my second time visiting the U.S. to see my husband’s family, and the experience felt completely different from my first visit two years ago.Back then, everything felt new and overwhelming, and the trip was more about traveling than family time.This time, though, I found myself slowing down — staying home, spending quiet time with family, and feeling more relaxed and connected than before.It reminded me that sometimes, doing less and simply being with family can be the most meaningful way to spend the holidays.

In this episode, I continue my 2025 recap by talking about the new job I started this year. I reflect on why I decided to leave my previous company, what I learned from job hunting, and how I ended up at a much smaller but fast-growing company. A calm, honest end-of-the-year conversation about work, stress, and choosing what feels right.

This episode continues my 2025 recap. I talk about a family trip to Seoul with my mom and teenage sister — the fun moments, the emotional ones, and what it made me realize about growing up and family dynamics. From amazing Korean food to stylish cafés and small reflections on life, this is another relaxed and honest catch-up episode.

In this episode, I start with a random question — who decided that a year has 365 days, and why December is the last month? That curiosity turns into a short journey through ancient calendars, from Egypt to Rome.Then, I slowly drift into a recap of my 2025 so far: changing jobs, saying goodbye to a great team, and taking a memorable trip to Dubai with my husband — including an unforgettable (and slightly embarrassing) airport moment.A relaxed, honest, and slightly rambling end-of-the-year talk. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, I talk about the December atmosphere in Japan, the difference between Christmas in Japan and the U.S., and the little things people look forward to during the holiday season. I also share a fun story from a recent home gathering with friends and a small update from my personal life. Grab something warm and enjoy this cozy December talk.

In this episode, I share my honest take on what it’s really like to work in Japan —not the textbook version, but the everyday things you only notice when you’re actually there.From the “no one asks questions in meetings” culture to the stability many people love,I talk through both the good parts and the awkward parts of Japanese work life.This is just my experience, not the whole country — so take it as a chill, personal story.

In this episode, I talk about where I grew up — from being born in Fukuoka City to moving to the quiet countryside of Itoshima.I share childhood memories, the difference between city and rural life, and why I’m grateful for those experiences now.If you’ve been to Itoshima or want to share something about your own hometown, I’d love to hear it.

Today I’m chatting about my 90% short-hair life — the sports days, the easy care, and the truth about why long hair and I don’t get along. I also tell the story of growing my hair for my coming-of-age ceremony… and how the photo-shoot hairstyle turned out totally not my vibe.

I used to wake up at 7.Now I wake up at 5.How did that happen?In this episode, I talk about the small changes that turned into a new routine,my life after changing jobs, and why early mornings aren’t as bad as they sound.

In this first episode of Just Chillin’, I dive straight into one of my favorite things—pancakes! 🥞From fluffy stacks to the last bite struggles, join me as I share my pancake adventure, a little laugh, and a slice of my everyday life.----------------------------------------------------------------------The pancake shop I mentioned in the episode is Belle-ville Pancake Cafe at Yokohama World Porters.