Produced initial music for NTT Docomo’s “Melody Call” service
Interviews with and publications by Takashi Kokubo have appeared in leading Japanese newspapers, including Yomiuri Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Shimbun, Nikkei, and Okinawa Times. His philosophy of sound design and the importance of sound in society have been widely introduced.
Takashi Kokubo’s book Designing with Sound was featured in The Nihon Keizai Shimbun’s book review section, highlighting the impact of sound on space and human consciousness, as well as his design philosophy.
Takashi Kokubo’s book Designing with Sound was introduced in The Asahi Shimbun’s book review section, highlighting the mechanisms and design philosophy behind sounds that function within society, including the emergency earthquake alert sound.
An interview with Takashi Kokubo appeared in Tokyo Shimbun, introducing the background of the emergency earthquake alert sound and his philosophy of designing “social sounds” that influence human behavior and psychology.
An interview with Takashi Kokubo was published in The Mainichi Shimbun’s book review section, “This Week’s Bookshelf: Interview with the Author.” Through his new book, the article introduces his philosophy of sound design that functions within society, as well as his journey as an environmental musician.
Takashi Kokubo was featured in the culture section of The Yomiuri Shimbun. The article highlights his background as the creator of the emergency earthquake alert sound and the design philosophy behind “sounds that induce tension,” discussed in his new book.
The log house studio “SAGE Studio” of Studio Ion was newly reborn, and the “Shin Naminori-Fune Retreat” was held there. Participants experienced deep meditation through light, sound, fragrance, and vibration.
Takashi Kokubo appeared on “Legend Channel.” At his creative base, SAGE Studio, he discussed his 3D recording system, his philosophy of sound, and the background behind the creation of the emergency earthquake alert sound.
Why express the sounds of nature through musical instruments? Appearing on “GROWING REED” on February 22!
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.
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.
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.
Takashi Kokubo combines natural field recordings from 50 countries with cutting-edge visual technology. 5.1ch surround Blu-ray.
Final installment of the Brain-Fitness series. GAIA infrasonic mix. Birds and water with synths drifting through space. Cyberphonic recording, headphones recommended.
Brain-Fitness, 2nd Volume. Fractal soundfields that regulate the nervous system. Cyberphonic recording. Headphones recommended.
Brain-Fitness Trilogy Vol.1. DNA-helix themed 3D sound to activate the brain. Headphones recommended. Includes “EVOLUTION IN URBANLIFE.”
Light In The Attic’s Japan Special Edition Becomes Grammy Nominee: Takashi Kokubo and the Definitive Survey of Japanese Ambient
“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.
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.
Ultra-Ancient Future Music “JOMON DIVA — Rite of Creation”
An outdoor event focusing on ambient music, environmental music, and sound art, “CAMP Off-Tone,” has been held once again.
This series, Obscure Land Vol.4, invites artists one by one from the Grammy-nominated compilation Kankyo Ongaku.
IAM.jp (I Am Japan) Vol.1 — January 28, 2025
Appeared at OSAMU SATO’s new album release party.
October 15, 2022 — the Calm “Immersive Audio LIVE in 7.2.4ch”
September 23, 2022 – Immersive Ambient Mini Concert
Seion an evening of ambient music of japan part 1 -静なる和の音響き
CAMP Off-Tone — Japan’s Only Ambient Music Festival (8th Edition)
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)
A refreshing healing CD where forest soundscapes and music soothe the mind and ease stress and anxiety.
A healing CD + Blu-ray work featuring the forests and lakes of Finland, delivering relaxation through imagery and music.
An album designed to ease insomnia and shallow sleep through natural 1/f fluctuations captured by Takashi Kokubo.
A healing and invigorating album produced by Takashi Kokubo, integrating water sounds and the natural rhythm of 1/f fluctuations.
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.
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.
Produced by Stomu Yamashita, Tempest is a dramatic sonic work themed around storms, with Takashi Kokubo supporting the soundscape on synthesizer.
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.
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.
Mineaki Hotta’s Chiang Mai Dreaming blends kalimba tones with natural soundscapes, creating a nostalgic and meditative sonic environment.
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