Finding calm in the noise of Kyoto | Kyoto, in Sound • Episode 05

A few weeks ago I went to Osawa Pond—the oldest garden pond in Japan—looking for silence and tranquility.Instead, I found a gardener with a wood chipper and a construction crew with wooden mallets.In this episode of Kyoto, in Sound, I explore what happens when the sanctuary you're seeking turns out to be a construction site. It's a sonic letter to a busy friend.Find more about my sound walks at kyotoinsound.com, with behind-the-scenes moments shared over on Substack.