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Yokohama City “Sound Logo”

Production and implementation of the Yokohama City sound logo.

Now in use on municipal buses and other services.

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2023/
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2025/03
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Gaiaphilia

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.

2023/05
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MAGONE

Ambient × J-Rock Film Score. Eight tracks including GLAY, officially selected in two international film festival soundtrack categories; created by director Tanabe and the composers.

2023/02
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Music For A Cosmic Garden

Takashi Kokubo & Andrea Esperti’s collaboration album Music For A Cosmic Garden is a healing work that fuses field-recorded nature soundscapes with meditative ambient music.

2021/07
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Sound Scapes/Oto No Aru Fuukei-

Takashi Kokubo combines natural field recordings from 50 countries with cutting-edge visual technology. 5.1ch surround Blu-ray.

2021/
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GAIA -BREATHING MIX- (3D-Somesthesia Sound)2021

Final installment of the Brain-Fitness series. GAIA infrasonic mix. Birds and water with synths drifting through space. Cyberphonic recording, headphones recommended.

2021/
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VALIS　(3D-Somesthesia Sound)Remastered 2021

Brain-Fitness, 2nd Volume. Fractal soundfields that regulate the nervous system. Cyberphonic recording. Headphones recommended.

2021/
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GIGA　(3D-Somesthesia Sound)Remastered 2021

Brain-Fitness Trilogy Vol.1. DNA-helix themed 3D sound to activate the brain. Headphones recommended. Includes “EVOLUTION IN URBANLIFE.”

2019
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KANKYO ONGAKU

Light In The Attic’s Japan Special Edition Becomes Grammy Nominee: Takashi Kokubo and the Definitive Survey of Japanese Ambient

2017
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Beautiful Night of the moon

“Beautiful Night of the Moon” is a poetic soundscape themed on moonlight and silence — a sonic journey that wraps the night and brings gentle healing to the heart.

2012
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Sagamihara Park

Sound Environment Design for the “Greenhouse” at Sagamihara Park

2012
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UNIQLO Ginza Store

Sound Environment Design for UNIQLO Ginza Store’s “Steteco Bar”

2012
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“C’BON” Salons

Sound Environment Design and Music Production for “C’BON” Salons

2012
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The Luxury Cruise Ship Asuka II

Sound Environment Design for the “AVEDA Salon & Spa” Aboard the Luxury Cruise Ship Asuka II

2012
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Message Hall

Music for Visual Presentation in Matsumura Electric’s “Message Hall”

2012
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Radio NIKKEI program “Atsumare! Hot Age”

Theme music production for Radio NIKKEI program “Atsumare! Hot Age”

2011
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Okinawa Oceanic Culture Museum

Music Production for the Planetarium Program “Natsu nu Chura-boshi” at the Okinawa Oceanic Culture Museum

2011
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Kaguya and KAGUYA

Music Production for the Planetarium Program “Kaguya and KAGUYA” (Hitachi Civic Center and Other Venues)

2011
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“C’BON” Salons

Sound Environment Design and Music Production for “C’BON” Salons

2025/11
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1st ION Forest Retreat

The 1st ION Forest Retreat was held on November 11–12, 2025.

2025/05
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GAIAPHILIA — Additional Release Live Performance Announced

An additional live performance celebrating the release of GAIAPHILIA, the collaborative album by Yumiko Morioka & Takashi Kokubo

2025/04
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"GaiaphiIia” release party

“Gaiaphilia” — Japan-Exclusive CD Release Party

2025/01
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The Manchinsaketen Live

“Tree of Life” — Takashi Kokubo & Naoki Tate Live at Manchin Saketen

2024/08
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2nd GAS Bon Odori Festival

2nd GAS Bon Odori Festival

2024/06
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Yorubon

Performed at the live event “Yorubon” at Gallery “Gasbon Metabolism”

2024/06
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Van Gogh and Arles

Performing Van Gogh in Arles, Southern France! Takashi Kokubo Concert “Van Gogh and Arles”

2024/02
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Micro Ambient Music

In connection with the exhibition “Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute — Music / Art / Media,” a live festival centered on Micro Ambient Music will be presented.

2024/01
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JOMON DIVA Live

Ultra-Ancient Future Music “JOMON DIVA — Rite of Creation”

2026/02
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Designing with Sound

Release date: February 12, 2026 A sound environment designer reveals the secrets of sound for the first time.

2025/11
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Don’t sleep through life! (Rebroadcast)

NHK "Don’t sleep through life! "(Rebroadcast)“Why does the earthquake early warning on mobile phones sound like that?”

2023/12
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Asahi Shimbun “GLOBE” No. 292

Asahi Shimbun GLOBE No. 292 (newspaper insert) — Contemporary Society Seen Through Sound

2023/12
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“Gyu-ee!” — The Master of Healing Sound Who Created Japan’s Mobile Earthquake Early Warning Tone

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

2023/08
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MUSIC EcoSystems | BIZ

Spatial Audio Production in a Log House Surrounded by Forest

2023/07
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「Lovely Day♡」Fm yokohama 84.7

Remote Live Appearance on “Lovely Day♡” (FM Yokohama 84.7) from Yamanashi Discussed the Yokohama sound logo.

2023/03
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Yokohama’s Sound Logo Completed

“Yokohama’s sound logo completed — expressing the city’s brand image through sound” (Yokohama Keizai Shimbun)

2023/03
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Don’t Sleep Through Life!

NHK Don’t Sleep Through Life! — “Why does the earthquake early warning on mobile phones sound like that?”

2023/02
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Logic Radio #150 α-STATION / FM Kyoto

Appearance on Hideki Matsutake’s Program “Logic Radio #150” (α-STATION / FM Kyoto)

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2008
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Sound of the Earth vol.9 「Sound Trekking」[Oceania]

“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.

2007
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ARIGATOU

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.

2007
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Sound of the Earth vol.7 「Paradise Islands」[Hawaii]

“Poems of the Earth” — Hawaii Edition. Island-by-island character and rich layers of life. Recorded in Cyberphonic 3D — headphones recommended.

2007
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Sound of the Earth vol.8 「Rain Forest」[Borneo]

“Poems of the Earth” — Tropical Rainforest Edition. Jungle soundscapes alive with rare animals and birds. Cyberphonic 3D recording to experience raw vitality.

2007
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Sound of the Earth vol.6 「Beach in Heaven」[New Caledonia]

Poems of the Earth. Recorded in Cyberphonic 3D. Islands close to heaven—where sky and sea dissolve into healing.

2007
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Sound of the Earth vol.5 「Asian Resort」[Asia]

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.

2007
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Sound of the Earth vol.4 「Sound Impressionism」[France]

Poems of the Earth — France. Environmental composer Takashi Kokubo’s world-recorded nature sounds, captured in 3D Cyberphonic for immersive headphone listening.

2007
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Sound of the Earth vol.3 「Great Amazon」[Peru]

“Poems of the Earth.” From Cusco and Machu Picchu to the Amazon. Healing through 3D Cyberphonic field recordings.

2007
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Sound of the Earth vol.2 「Quiet Japan」[Japan]

Poems of the Earth. Cyberphonic 3D-recorded nature sounds. Immerse yourself in the sounds of Japan and experience deep rest through headphones.

2025/03
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Gaiaphilia

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.

2023/02
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Music For A Cosmic Garden

Takashi Kokubo & Andrea Esperti’s collaboration album Music For A Cosmic Garden is a healing work that fuses field-recorded nature soundscapes with meditative ambient music.

2021/
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GAIA -BREATHING MIX- (3D-Somesthesia Sound)2021

Final installment of the Brain-Fitness series. GAIA infrasonic mix. Birds and water with synths drifting through space. Cyberphonic recording, headphones recommended.

2021/
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VALIS　(3D-Somesthesia Sound)Remastered 2021

Brain-Fitness, 2nd Volume. Fractal soundfields that regulate the nervous system. Cyberphonic recording. Headphones recommended.

2021/
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GIGA　(3D-Somesthesia Sound)Remastered 2021

Brain-Fitness Trilogy Vol.1. DNA-helix themed 3D sound to activate the brain. Headphones recommended. Includes “EVOLUTION IN URBANLIFE.”

2016
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Forest Healing – Stress Reset

A refreshing healing CD where forest soundscapes and music soothe the mind and ease stress and anxiety.

2014
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Healing Forest – Finland

A healing CD + Blu-ray work featuring the forests and lakes of Finland, delivering relaxation through imagery and music.

2014
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Drug-Free Music Therapy – For Better Sleep

An album designed to ease insomnia and shallow sleep through natural 1/f fluctuations captured by Takashi Kokubo.

2013
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Water Healing～beauty Treatment Music

A healing and invigorating album produced by Takashi Kokubo, integrating water sounds and the natural rhythm of 1/f fluctuations.

2019
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KANKYO ONGAKU

Light In The Attic’s Japan Special Edition Becomes Grammy Nominee: Takashi Kokubo and the Definitive Survey of Japanese Ambient

1997
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Adagio of the Sea — Starry Ocean

A sonic prayer that binds the stillness of the sea and the silence of the cosmos. Gentle waves and stellar resonance by Takashi Kokubo invite the listener into an eternal quiet.

2023/05
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MAGONE

Ambient × J-Rock Film Score. Eight tracks including GLAY, officially selected in two international film festival soundtrack categories; created by director Tanabe and the composers.

1984
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Kukai

The music for the film Kūkai was composed by Stomu Yamashita, with Takashi Kokubo participating on synthesizers. The soundtrack is recognized as a unique spiritual sound work that portrays both stillness and inner depth.

1982
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Tempest

Produced by Stomu Yamashita, Tempest is a dramatic sonic work themed around storms, with Takashi Kokubo supporting the soundscape on synthesizer.

2021/07
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Sound Scapes/Oto No Aru Fuukei-

Takashi Kokubo combines natural field recordings from 50 countries with cutting-edge visual technology. 5.1ch surround Blu-ray.

2017
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Beautiful Night of the moon

“Beautiful Night of the Moon” is a poetic soundscape themed on moonlight and silence — a sonic journey that wraps the night and brings gentle healing to the heart.

2010
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FAIRYLAND

Miho Okai — “Fairyland ~Healing Orgel~” is a healing ambient work that invites the listener into a gentle “fairyland” through the quiet resonance of the music box. A refined sonic world that brings calm and spaciousness to the heart.

2010
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Little Cafe Style1〜Cafe Latte

Produced by Takashi Kokubo, Little Cafe Style 1 —Cafe Latte delivers gentle café music that brings relaxation and small moments of happiness into everyday life.

2006
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Chiang Mai Dreaming

Mineaki Hotta’s Chiang Mai Dreaming blends kalimba tones with natural soundscapes, creating a nostalgic and meditative sonic environment.

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