Sounds of Shizen: Listening to National Parks of Japan

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Dive into an acoustic journey of Japan’s national parks! Sounds of Shizen takes you to the country’s most breathtaking landscapes, beginning every episode with a clip from a field recording. Unlike national parks in other parts of the world, Japan’s park system integrates natural environments with the local human activity and culture, resulting in an extraordinary heritage. Alongside guides and park insiders who share travel tips and first-hand knowledge, we take a closer look at these spaces and unpack their legacies. Join us as we travel the archipelago and prepare you for your own journey!

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  1. 1d ago

    Historic Trails & Pilgrimages: Yoshino-Kumano National Park, Part 2 (with Tim Detmer)

    Eric is back with Tim Detmer for another episode on the spectacular Yoshino-Kumano National Park, where the physical world meets the spiritual world. This time, we journey into the depths of its mountains to examine the region’s historic legacy as a place of worship: Tim introduces us to the Kumano Kodo, a 1,000-year-old network of UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage trails, and the possible routes you can take with a guide. Timestamps 00:00 | Opening sound 01:00 | Introduction 06:23 | About Nachi Falls and the sound of the horagai (conch shell trumpet) 11:21 | Where is Yoshino-Kumano National Park located? 14:51 | The five Kumano Kodo trails: Nakahechi, Ohechi, Iseji, Kohechi, and Omine Okugake Michi 18:51 | On sharing the history of the region as a non-Japanese person 21:06 | Tim’s perspective of Yoshino-Kumano National Park 23:17 | Ending  Host:  Eric van Rijn https://villa.nohoho.jp/en/ Guest: Tim Detmer https://kodowalkers.com/ Nature sounds: Della Inc. https://www.della.co.jp/ Production: Export-Japan Inc. https://www.export-japan.co.jp/ Support: USP JAPNA Inc. https://www.usp.co.jp/

  2. Oct 19

    Sacred Waters & River Tales: Yoshino-Kumano National Park, Part 1 (with Tim Detmer)

    For our first episode, host Eric van Rijn is joined by veteran guide Tim Detmer to explore the pristine waters of Yoshino-Kumano National Park. From the beauty of Nachi Falls and the Dorokyo Gorge to the sacred Kumano River, Tim talks us through the available group activities and reflects on his 42 years of experience in the region. Time stamps 00:00 Opening 01:00 Introduction 03:20 Nachi Falls 08:16 Dorokyo Gorge 09:46 Kumano River 11:54 Boat tours 15:28 History and activities at Dorokyo Gorge 16:40 Industries in the park 20:35 How much time do you need to visit the park? 21:02 Changes in the park across the last 42 years 22:25 Ending Host: Eric van Rijn https://villa.nohoho.jp/en/ Guest: Tim Detmer https://kodowalkers.com/ Nature sounds: Della Inc. https://www.della.co.jp/ Production: Export-Japan Inc. https://www.export-japan.co.jp/ Support: USP JAPNA Inc. https://www.usp.co.jp/

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Dive into an acoustic journey of Japan’s national parks! Sounds of Shizen takes you to the country’s most breathtaking landscapes, beginning every episode with a clip from a field recording. Unlike national parks in other parts of the world, Japan’s park system integrates natural environments with the local human activity and culture, resulting in an extraordinary heritage. Alongside guides and park insiders who share travel tips and first-hand knowledge, we take a closer look at these spaces and unpack their legacies. Join us as we travel the archipelago and prepare you for your own journey!

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