About this episode

The episode explores the memories associated with Suzaku garden through the perspective of Rumi, who shares her childhood experiences in Kyoto.

It's only a short walk from Kyoto Station, but Suzaku garden feels like a world away from the bustle of the city's busiest train station. For this first episode of Kyoto, in Sound, I spoke to Rumi, who grew up in Tokyo and now lives in Kyoto, about her favourite sound in Kyoto and she takes me back to her childhood summers spent in Suzaku garden with her grandmother. Through field recordings and storytelling, we explore how a single place can hold memories that span decades. Find more information at kyotoinsound.com And for a behind the scenes look at this episode follow over on Substack .

People in this episode

Host: SJF

Guest: Rumi

Topics covered

• soundscapes
• memory
• childhood
• nature
• urban life
• storytelling

Keywords

• Suzaku garden
• Kyoto
• Rumi
• sound
• memories
• childhood
• field recordings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: kyotoinsound.com

Places: Kyoto, Tokyo, Suzaku garden

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