Setouchi Ambience | Quiet travel & filming diary from the Seto Inland Sea

For those of you looking for Airbnb accommodation on Naoshima Island: Here's another experience you should know about before you start exploring the island

Looking for Airbnb accommodation on Naoshima? Once you've found your place to stay, the next important question is "Who will you walk with?" A former Benesse House Museum staff member and guide who has received 5-star ratings for 9 consecutive tours will take you on a journey through the deeper stories of Naoshima's art that aren't told on official tours

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A challenge from age 50: Why I decided to start hosting Airbnb experiences in Naoshima

As I approached 50, I began a new challenge as a guide on Naoshima. I documented my journey, including my experience working at Benesse House Museum, my connections with artists, and how my work on the YouTube channel "Setouchi Ambience" led to my Airbnb experience.

The song "Distant Thunder at Tsubojiri Station" has been sold on Pond5

Distant thunder and rain sounds recorded at Tsubojiri Station, an unmanned station deep in the mountains of Japan, have been sold on Pond5, an overseas sound source site. Why do the quiet sounds of rain in Japan sell? Based on actual experience, I will explain, using 32-bit float recording, Portacapture X8, and the atmosphere of an unmanned station

POND5 was the first time my music sold—the day the “sound of rain” recorded at an unmanned train station late at night reached the world

I sold my first sound material on POND5. It's the sound of rain recorded in front of JR Takuma Station late at night using a Portacapture X8 and a BME-200. I'll explain in detail the background of the recording, the equipment used, the selling price, and my realizations

The reason we created the "Takamatsu Tour of Kenzo Tange's Masterpieces" on Airbnb Experiences: A journey through architecture born in Takamatsu and encountered around the world

A new Airbnb experience, "Tour of Kenzo Tange's Works," has been launched in Takamatsu. A guide will provide a detailed introduction to the current state of the former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, the appeal of the Kagawa Prefectural Office Building, and the background behind the creation of the tour

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An unbelievable event: My aerial footage of the Seto Ohashi Bridge was featured on a Romanian news site

A video I shot of the Great Seto Bridge was featured on the Romanian news site "stiripesurse.ro." I've compiled a summary of how the video was featured in international news reports and why its YouTube CTR soared

Why was my footage of the Setouchi Inland Sea chosen by television stations around the world?—Events I want to record—Setouchi Relaxation Films' production track record

The footage I have shot of Naoshima in the Seto Inland Sea has attracted attention from domestic and international production companies, including Akira Ikegami's television program, South Korea's E Channel's "하나부터 열까지," and National Geographic. How did the request come about, and what kind of footage attracted their interest? As a creator who has continued to photograph the landscapes of the Seto Inland Sea, I have compiled a record of that experience

Why Naoshima's hard-to-find charms became an Airbnb Experience — with a teaser video

Introducing an Airbnb experience that takes you on a walking tour of Naoshima's hidden artworks and tranquil scenery. This article, along with a teaser video, serves as the gateway to a journey that lets you experience the atmosphere of the island and the locations of the artworks

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- A new challenge starting at age 40 Vol.9 - Hesitation about changing jobs

At age 42, I once again attempted a career change overseas, and I have compiled the thoughts and circumstances that led me to the decision to move to a company in Bangkok. I have carefully recorded the interpersonal conflicts I faced in Malaysia, the reality of my job search, and what I said during my online interview

Setouchi Perspective: A map of the future interpreted by the NYT - Japan lags behind in autonomous driving, but the Setouchi region still has an opportunity

The stagnation of autonomous driving in China and the US and the rise of maritime shipping are progressing. Starting with the NYT, we will analyze the potential of "maritime automation," which Japan should aim for next, using the example of the Seto Inland Sea

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- A new challenge that began at age 40 Vol.8 - After reaching my physical and mental limits in Malaysia, I decided to take a nine-day holiday to Bali

I was 42 years old and had been pushed to my limits as a trainer in Malaysia, but my mind and body were pushed to their limits. I took a nine-day holiday and headed to Bali and Lembongan Island by myself, where I gradually regained myself.

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