Japanese Tales | Two Folktales for Sleep

Visit my website for sleep audiobooks, Drift Off premium info & more: https://www.driftoffpodcast.com/ Hello, my sleepy friend. Tonight, we're returning to the quiet beauty of Japan with two enchanting folktales: Reflections and The Star Lovers. Passed down through generations, each story offers its own gentle wisdom, weaving together themes of love, longing, wonder, and the quiet mysteries of the natural world. We'll begin with a short settling-in relaxation before drifting into the storytelling, so you can fully unwind and leave the day behind. I hope these timeless tales bring a sense of peace to your evening and carry you gently toward restful sleep. Sweet dreams, Joanne This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you! If you'd like even more relaxing stories throughout the week, Drift Off Premium includes: • Fresh new premium episodes every Tuesday & Thursday • Instant access to the complete premium archive • Intro-free listening so you can drift off without interruption • Listen first, months—or even years—before episodes reach the public feed •  Exclusive access to a library of 12 full-length audiobooks  If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, simply tap 'Subscribe' at the top of the Drift Off show page to join Premium. Not using Apple Podcasts? You can subscribe through Supercast here: https://driftoff.supercast.com If you'd simply like to make a one-time contribution to help support the podcast, you can do so here. Every gift, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated! https://driftoff.supercast.com/donations/new Visit www.driftoffpodcast.com to explore everything happening in the world of Drift Off.  Thank you for being here, and for helping keep Drift Off a peaceful, ad-free space.