A release that frees the heart—shrunken by monotonous days—into the open sky. Transparent tones lift the listener higher and farther. Mineaki Hotta’s second solo album for ocarina & kalimba. Bonus natural-sound tracks on iTMS.
A work where Japanese-inflected melodies meet healing water sounds—evoking nostalgic nature. iTMS edition includes bonus natural-sound tracks.
Appearance on Fuji TV’s “New Design Paradise” as the designer tasked with redesigning the “school chime.”
Inside Shinagawa Aqua Stadium: “Port of Pirates” / “Dolphin Party”
Expo 2005 Aichi — “Wonder Wheel Exhibition Car” Music (March 25 – September 25, 2005)
Mobile Phone Ringtone Music (NTT docomo “Healing Forest – 3D”)
Shizuoka Prefecture – 3D Software “The Fountain of Life, Shizuoka: 7,000 Meters of Natural Elevation” Film Score / Music Production
“Poem Concert” (Otogi-no-Sato)
A gentle ode to the joy of being embraced by Mother Earth. A tender collaboration by Sakae Ozaki and Takashi Kokubo, featuring “Hanabuta” and the well-received vocals of ERIYA.
“Poetry of the Earth.” Natural soundscapes from over 40 countries recorded in Cyberphonic 3-D. Featuring the refreshing sonic environments of the Great Barrier Reef and New Zealand.
Poetry like music, music like poetry. Emi Tsutsumi’s gentle spoken word and Takashi Kokubo’s sound quietly awaken the treasures hidden within the heart.
“Poems of the Earth” — Hawaii Edition. Island-by-island character and rich layers of life. Recorded in Cyberphonic 3D — headphones recommended.
“Poems of the Earth” — Tropical Rainforest Edition. Jungle soundscapes alive with rare animals and birds. Cyberphonic 3D recording to experience raw vitality.
Poems of the Earth. Recorded in Cyberphonic 3D. Islands close to heaven—where sky and sea dissolve into healing.
The Poems of the Earth series. Takashi Kokubo’s world-recorded nature sounds in 3D Cyberphonic. A headphone-immersive experience that evokes warmth and nostalgia.
Poems of the Earth — France. Environmental composer Takashi Kokubo’s world-recorded nature sounds, captured in 3D Cyberphonic for immersive headphone listening.
“Poems of the Earth.” From Cusco and Machu Picchu to the Amazon. Healing through 3D Cyberphonic field recordings.
Poems of the Earth. Cyberphonic 3D-recorded nature sounds. Immerse yourself in the sounds of Japan and experience deep rest through headphones.
Environmental video content provided for the USEN BGV service
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.
The 1st ION Forest Retreat was held on November 11–12, 2025.
An additional live performance celebrating the release of GAIAPHILIA, the collaborative album by Yumiko Morioka & Takashi Kokubo
“Gaiaphilia” — Japan-Exclusive CD Release Party
“Tree of Life” — Takashi Kokubo & Naoki Tate Live at Manchin Saketen
2nd GAS Bon Odori Festival
Performed at the live event “Yorubon” at Gallery “Gasbon Metabolism”
Performing Van Gogh in Arles, Southern France! Takashi Kokubo Concert “Van Gogh and Arles”
In connection with the exhibition “Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute — Music / Art / Media,” a live festival centered on Micro Ambient Music will be presented.
Ultra-Ancient Future Music “JOMON DIVA — Rite of Creation”
Release date: February 12, 2026 A sound environment designer reveals the secrets of sound for the first time.
NHK "Don’t sleep through life! "(Rebroadcast)“Why does the earthquake early warning on mobile phones sound like that?”
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)
