A photograph of a recent sound walk guest who joined a Kyoto, in Sound walk. This photograph is from Keihoku forest, north of Kyoto. It features a person standing underneath the tall trees recording sound with a field recorder.

I’m SJF, a sound artist who has spent years guiding sound walks and recording the hidden textures of places—from Tokyo’s neon streets to moss-covered shrines, Seoul’s back alleys, and the jungles of Borneo.

My music has been featured in installations, films, and collaborations with artists and listeners drawn to experiencing place through sound.

Now based in Kyoto, I’m exploring what happens when I move quietly through this ancient city and listen instead of look. Amid the pressures of over-tourism, I seek out pockets of calm. The city’s true pulse.

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