Release date: February 12, 2026 A sound environment designer reveals the secrets of sound for the first time.
The 1st ION Forest Retreat was held on November 11–12, 2025.
NHK "Don’t sleep through life! "(Rebroadcast)“Why does the earthquake early warning on mobile phones sound like that?”
An additional live performance celebrating the release of GAIAPHILIA, the collaborative album by Yumiko Morioka & Takashi Kokubo
“Gaiaphilia” — Japan-Exclusive CD Release Party
A collaboration between Yumiko Morioka and Takashi Kokubo. A new masterpiece of Japanese environmental music, rooted in nature and imbued with deep emotion and transcendence.
“Tree of Life” — Takashi Kokubo & Naoki Tate Live at Manchin Saketen
Environmental video content provided for the USEN BGV service
2nd GAS Bon Odori Festival
A meditative sonic experience by Takashi Kokubo that discovers beauty within noise and awakens an inner oasis in the listener.
A meditative sound work by Takashi Kokubo that offers an experience of harmony between life and the cosmos — a world of “listening as prayer.”
A sonic poem tracing the threshold between dream and waking life. Kokubo’s quiet resonance gently illuminates memories and emotions that linger in the unconscious.
A sonic poem depicting polar light and cosmic stillness. The luminous synth textures woven by Takashi Kokubo evoke the heartbeat of the Earth and the aura of mystery.
A sonic embodiment of Gaudí’s creative spirit. Kokubo’s organic sound textures construct a dreamlike architectural space suspended between architecture and imagination.
A sonic poem of post-rain light and renewal. Kokubo’s transparent melodies arc across the heart like a quiet rainbow of hope.
A meditative sonic poem of ocean, light, and land. Kokubo’s sound evokes the heartbeat of the Earth and the cycle of life.
A work that renders the healing and purification of the forest through sound. Kokubo’s gentle sonic textures envelop the listener and guide the heart toward renewal.
White Stone Gallery Ginza New Building — Clément Denis “In Search of Light” (Environmental Music), Tokyo, Ginza
“ORATIO ~ Prayer of the West, Prayer of the East” (Theater Music), Nerima Cultural Center, Tokyo
Research and film music composition for Yasuhiko Tsuchida’s film “Crossroads of Fate” (Magone).
Production and implementation of the Yokohama City sound logo.
Min-On performance “Flower ~ Blossoms of Resonating Cultures” — Opening Music (Video Music), Nakano Sunplaza Hall, Tokyo
Online mahjong game “Live Mahjong!” (Game Music)
Takashi Kokubo in charge of music for the stage production Bugei “ONIKIRI — Blade of Demon-Banishing”.
Produced the audio signage tones for JRA’s automated ticket vending machines.
“Poem Concert: Yorisou (Drawing Close)” (The House Shirokane)
“Poem Concert” (The House Shirokane)
“Poem Concert – Without Holding Back” (The House Shirokane)
“Tamaki Mitsuki Cosmos Sound Concert” (Kudan Kaikan Grand Hall)
“Poem Concert — Connected” (The House Shirokane)
“Tamaki Mitsuki’s Concert to Instantly Invite Happiness” (Yakult Hall)
Concert aboard the luxury cruise ship “Asuka II”
“Tanabata Concert” (Akashi Municipal Planetarium)
Asahi Shimbun GLOBE No. 292 (newspaper insert) — Contemporary Society Seen Through Sound
Asahi Shimbun (Web Edition):“Gyu-ee!” — The Master of Healing Sound Behind Japan’s Mobile Earthquake Early Warning Tone Reflects on the Relationship Between Society and Sound
Spatial Audio Production in a Log House Surrounded by Forest
Remote Live Appearance on “Lovely Day♡” (FM Yokohama 84.7) from Yamanashi Discussed the Yokohama sound logo.
“Yokohama’s sound logo completed — expressing the city’s brand image through sound” (Yokohama Keizai Shimbun)
NHK Don’t Sleep Through Life! — “Why does the earthquake early warning on mobile phones sound like that?”
Appearance on Hideki Matsutake’s Program “Logic Radio #150” (α-STATION / FM Kyoto)
