Kokoro no Furusato
Dec 04, 01:21 PM
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This field recording was made on the embankment of the Yamato River. You can hear the soft flow of the river, distant cars passing by, and the 6:00 p.m. evening chime.
In many parts of Japan, melodies like this chime are played every evening through outdoor speakers. Originally part of disaster warning systems, they’ve become a daily signal for children to head home and a calming ritual for the community. Often nostalgic songs like Yuyake Koyake and Furusato are used, blending public technology with cultural tradition in a uniquely Japanese way.
This particular moment was recorded in 2024, just before I was about to move away from the town. I felt a little sentimental, so I rode my bike to this spot to capture the sounds I’ve always loved. The recording holds the peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere of a Japanese evening—something simple, yet deeply emotional.
Recoded by UIRO.
In many parts of Japan, melodies like this chime are played every evening through outdoor speakers. Originally part of disaster warning systems, they’ve become a daily signal for children to head home and a calming ritual for the community. Often nostalgic songs like Yuyake Koyake and Furusato are used, blending public technology with cultural tradition in a uniquely Japanese way.
This particular moment was recorded in 2024, just before I was about to move away from the town. I felt a little sentimental, so I rode my bike to this spot to capture the sounds I’ve always loved. The recording holds the peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere of a Japanese evening—something simple, yet deeply emotional.
Recoded by UIRO.