I. 駅 Eki 1  

II. 森 Mori 

III. 駅 Eki 2 

IV. 海 Umi 

V. 駅 Eki 3 

VI. 渋谷 Shibuya

The title Mamonaku (まもなく) means ”soon” in Japanese. It is one of the most recognisable words when commuting in the country, and you hear it whenever the train or next destination is approaching. On platforms and onboard, a constant stream of cute (kawaii) jingles and announcements fills the space whilst the passengers never speak or disturb anyone. Similarly, in short Eki (駅, station) movements, we hear short, simple (even banal) jingles played by the piano and from the electronic part. The three Eki movements lead to different kinds of sonic sceneries; first to the summertime forest (森, Mori), filled with cicadas, of Kyoto, then by the peaceful sea (海, Umi) in Wakayama, and finally, via busy Shibuya (渋谷) station, all around trip in Tokyo. TR, 2024