
The Kyoto, in Sound Podcast 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 ... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 8 | Founded | a year ago |
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I asked my friend Ash what his favourite sound was, and he didn't really need to think about it. "The sound of Ryoko doing one of her arrangements," he said. Ryoko is his wife. She runs flower arranging classes here in Kyoto, under the name HanaYou.S... more
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
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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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This show offers an intimate auditory tour of Kyoto's soundscape, pairing conversations with locals about their favorite city sounds with on-location field recordings. Across episodes, listeners are invited to notice everyday textures—from temple bells at dawn to city rhythms around embassied streets—bringing the city to life through memory, place, and sound. The format tends to mix personal story, cultural context, and immersive ambience, making it appealing to travelers, culture enthusiasts, and sound-curious audiences who enjoy reflective, place-based storytelling. A notable strength is the consistent focus on authentic, non-touristy spaces and moments that reveal how sound shapes memory and identity in an ancient city.
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