
Kyoto, in Sound is an immersive journey into the everyday soundscapes of Japan’s ancient capital. Each episode begins as a conversation with a local where I ask them to share their favourite sound from Kyoto. I then weave their memories and reflections with field recordings captured on location. From moss-covered shrines to covered shopping streets at dawn, you’ll hear Kyoto as if you were walking... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

In this episode, I return to Umekōji Park, stepping just outside the walls of Suzaku Garden (from episode one of the podcast) to explore the busier, living side of the park.
I’m joined by my friend Charles and his dog Lily, as we sit by the tracks t... more
For the first episode of the New Year, I turn the microphone around to share one of my own favourite sounds: the Joya no Kane bell.
Recorded at Tanjoji temple in Fushimi-ku, this episode explores the ritual of ringing the temple bell 108 times to ba... more
A few weeks ago I went to Osawa Pond—the oldest garden pond in Japan—looking for silence and tranquility.
Instead, I found a gardener with a wood chipper and a construction crew with wooden mallets.
In this episode of Kyoto, in Sound, I explore wha... more
On a drizzly October morning at Shinnyo-do temple in North-East Kyoto, I meet Kacchan—a respected Buddha sculptor who has worked with some of the city's most important temples. But today, she's brought me to her local temple, a place she's known sinc... more
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As a writer, the sounds of Kyoto help me ground my work in the real and now. As a learner, the culture and happenings of a town on the other side of the world help ground me in what can be. There are so many reasons to dive into this podcast. I’m grateful it exists, and I look forward to much more.🥰
Thanks for taking us to Kyoto!
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The content takes listeners on an immersive exploration of Kyoto's rich soundscapes, featuring conversations with locals about their favorite sounds and memories linked to various locations across the city. Each episode intricately blends personal narratives with field recordings, allowing listeners to experience the sights and sounds of Kyoto as if they were present. From tranquil moss-covered shrines to the vibrant ambiance of shopping streets, the emphasis is on appreciating the nuances of everyday life and the emotional resonance of sound in shaping one's connection to place.
This podcast stands out for its unique format, inviting guests who share deeply personal anecdotes, which enhance the cultural significance of the locations discu... more
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