Takashi Kokubo is a Japanese composer and sound designer celebrated for his atmospheric and environmentally inspired music. Emerging in the 1980s, he became known for blending electronic textures with natural soundscapes, shaping the “environmental music” movement in Japan. His acclaimed works, including *A Dream Sails Out to Sea* and *Get at the Wave*, create immersive sound worlds intended for relaxation and contemplation. Beyond his records, Kokubo has composed for film, television, and technology projects, continually bridging art, design, and nature through sound.