Sounds of Shizen: Listening to National Parks of Japan

Sounds of Shizen: Listening to National Parks of Japan

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Sounds of Shizen: Listening to National Parks of Japan episodes

  • 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/

    24 min
  • 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/

    25 min

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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…