For adult women: solo activities you can enjoy, and a chance to discover new hobbies
A day off when no one’s schedule lines up.
How do you spend your time alone? Many people end up lazing in bed all day when they’re by themselves, or don’t even know how to have fun solo.
In this article, we’re sharing ideas for solo activities geared toward adult women! We’ve picked a variety of options, from things you can do at home to things to try outside.
Use your solo time to enjoy things you’ve always wanted to try but never got around to, or explore content you haven’t really engaged with before!
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[For Adult Women] Solo activities you can enjoy. Great for discovering new hobbies (1–10)
take a walk
Because work can be done on a computer and shopping or managing money can be handled on a smartphone, people today have far fewer reasons to go outside than in the past.
Many women may be feeling, “I’m not getting enough exercise…” In that case, try going for a walk as a solo activity.
Even just walking around your neighborhood, if you make the walk itself your goal, you may notice things you usually pass by and make new discoveries.
It can also be fun to step into a shrine or temple, or visit a shop for the first time.
Go to the cafe
Whether you’re someone who often drinks coffee or tea or someone who rarely eats out, your heart races the same way when you step into a café for the first time, doesn’t it? Enjoying a little escape at an affordable café—less pricey than a restaurant—can feel like a real luxury.
From the trendiest stylish cafés in Daikanyama and Jiyugaoka that every fashion magazine features, to tasteful, independently run cafés in the suburbs, and even concept cafés in the city that feel a bit like an adventure—simply hopping between unfamiliar cafés is sure to make for a fulfilling day.
It also sounds fun to curate the cafés you visited in your own way and share them on social media!
Drive
It’s limited to those who have a driver’s license, but how about simply going for a drive? A drive on a sunny day feels absolutely amazing.
Sometimes you just want to drive far without thinking about anything, or head out because you want to listen to your favorite artist’s album—driving seems like it can grant any whim.
You can also set a small purpose to make it even more fun: touring delicious soba restaurants, visiting the off-season seaside, or doing a pilgrimage to places related to your favorite idol or work—going out with just one simple goal in mind can double the enjoyment, I think.
Maybe this review is a good opportunity to consider getting a driver’s license, too.
[For Adult Women] Solo Activities You Can Enjoy. Great for Discovering New Hobbies (11–20)
Watching movies and dramas
Do you see time alone as lonely, or as a luxurious treat? With the diversification of leisure—and after the COVID-19 pandemic—more people seem to enjoy doing things solo.
If we focus on “watching,” homebodies might binge dramas on Netflix, while outdoorsy types could head to a suburban movie theater.
Whether you jump on the latest trends or chase niche titles that match your tastes, going solo lets you enjoy what you love without worrying about anyone else.
Indian TV serials, Argentine films—if you’re into visual media, it’s an endlessly fascinating way to spend your free time!
Go to the art museum
Japan is often said to have relatively few art museums and museums compared to other developed countries.
That said, even just in Tokyo, you can readily name several: the National Art Center, Tokyo; the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; and the National Museum of Western Art, among others.
In fact, people who say, “I’m not very knowledgeable about art,” may be able to enjoy museums all the more without preconceptions.
Simply viewing works by famous painters featured in art textbooks—Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, and others—can give you an indescribable sense of power.
If you’d like to visit museums more casually, the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, and the Mitsuo Aida Museum are also recommended.
Be sure to check out solo exhibitions by illustrators and manga artists as well.
Yoga
Alongside saunas, yoga has surged in popularity.
Some experts say the boom began with hot yoga in low-temperature sauna rooms and eventually led to a rise in the number of people practicing yoga.
For a change of pace, improved concentration, health maintenance, and even beauty—why not take a peek into the world of yoga? If you check your town’s public bulletin, you’ll likely find yoga classes for residents, and many fitness clubs also offer yoga programs.
If you’d rather not go out, using yoga videos online to loosen up and learn on your own is a great option too.
With the right knowledge, enjoy a healthy yoga practice!
Reading
If you want to spend some relaxing time alone, how about enjoying a good book? You could read a novel and immerse yourself in a world different from your daily life, or pick up a business book to expand your professional knowledge.
Focusing on reading in a quiet room can surprisingly help reduce stress.
There’s even music made specifically for reading these days, so it’s also a great idea to sip a coffee while listening to it as you read.
Enjoy reading in whatever style you like.