Insights Taken from Three Visited Soundscapes in Japan

Abstract

Since the project of 100 Soundscapes of Japan, which was carried out by the Japanese Environmental Protection Agency (epa), was completed in 1997, I have been conducting my own follow-up field research, visiting the specific localities which were recommended by the local people for their soundscapes. This paper reports some of my findings on three specific soundscapes. Based on the result of this field work, this paper discusses the significance and problems of the project.