Many people find the sound of rain to be calming.

What effect does the sound of rain have?

We will introduce a wide range of effects, from the familiar healing effects to the somewhat surprising effect of improving concentration.

The sound of rain has many pleasant effects

The sound of rain is one of the many natural sounds that is familiar to us in our daily lives.

You always hear this when it's rainy, and on some days it can rain all day.

The sound of rain is one of the everyday environmental sounds, but it is also well known to have a very positive effect on our bodies.

This time, we will introduce in detail the pleasant effects of the sound of rain.

We will also pick out some situations where listening to the sound of rain is especially recommended, so please take a look.

Soothing healing effect

First and foremost, this is the effect that the sound of rain has on us.

The sound of rain has become a staple of healing music.
The 1/f fluctuation rhythm contained in the sound of rain is similar to the rhythm that moves our bodies, and just listening to it can envelop you in a sense of relaxation and security.

In addition, the sound of rain is actually rich in high-frequency components, or very high-pitched sounds.
In nature, there are high-frequency sounds called "hypersonic sounds" that are beyond the range of what our ears can hear, and it is said that these high-frequency sounds have the effect of guiding our brains into alpha waves.

Relaxation improves focus

Alpha waves are brain waves that occur when our brains are very relaxed.

When you think of relaxation, many people may imagine a light-hearted, fluffy state that lulls you to sleep, but in fact, it is only when the human body is relaxed that it can truly concentrate.

For example, have you ever had the experience of relaxing at home, doing something you enjoy, and then suddenly realizing you've been engrossed in that task for hours?

On the other hand, when you are under pressure, such as at work, tension will often lead to more mistakes.

The ideal state of relaxation is to be able to concentrate and work efficiently.

The sound of rain increases work efficiency

The sound of rain puts our brains into a relaxed mode, making it a highly recommended background music not only when you want to feel relaxed, but also when you have something you want to concentrate on.

In particular, the "Focus CD Rain Sound Version" uses binaural beats, an acoustic technology that creates the sound of rain, which helps keep your brain in a state suitable for concentration.

Of course, the sound of rain actually falling outside can help you concentrate, but it doesn't rain every day.

Sometimes you can't hear the sound of rain when you're inside a building, so in those cases it's a good idea to play the sound of rain on a CD like this one.

Healing Plaza also has an album of natural sounds, such as the sound of rain, so please give it a listen.

Rain falls quietly... a melody that flows, sometimes sad, sometimes gentle, enveloping everything.

A heartwarming sound that makes you want to spend time in your room listening to the gentle sounds of rain.

Before you know it, the rain seeps into your tired heart...

When you want to calm your mind, when you are mentally exhausted, when you want to relax.

◎ Supervisor: Mariko Makino (PhD, Certified Psychosomatic Medicine Doctor)
◎ Composition and performance: Makiko Hirohashi

Mount Fuji has long been loved by the Japanese people as their "spiritual home."

This famous mountain has been an object of worship since ancient times and has given rise to many works of art. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2013 for its irreplaceable universal value to the Earth.

Its noble and majestic appearance and the vast nature that spreads out at its base reveal the mysteries of life as the seasons change, conveying a sense of peace and emotion to us.

The natural sounds were recorded mainly in the "foothills of Mount Fuji," including the mystical landscape of Aokigahara Jukai Forest, and include Fuji's constituent assets such as Oshino Hakkai and Shiraito Falls, as well as the chirping of wild birds near hiking trails and forest roads, abundantly flowing spring water, the sounds of rain falling in the forest, and the sounds of autumn winds, allowing you to once again enjoy the splendor of Japan's four seasons.

You will be able to enjoy a moment of relaxation in the midst of nature.

◎This CD consists of only natural sounds.
◎This is a renewed version of NSG-403.
◎Specially designed packaging with full-color Japanese and English commentary

Listening with earphones will improve the effect

If you are listening to the sound of rain from a CD or other audio source, we recommend listening with stereo headphones or earphones.

The binaural beat sound sources mentioned earlier, in particular, have the effect of activating our brains by producing waves in the brain by playing sounds of slightly different frequencies from each ear.

When you want to calm your irritated feelings, or when you have worries and can't fall asleep at night, the best way to relax your brain more deeply is to listen to the direct, enveloping sound of rain.

With earphones, you can play the sound of rain without worrying about people around you, so it's a two-for-one deal.

Great for changing your mood or cooling down

The sound of rain is the perfect healing music when you are feeling very anxious or when your blood pressure is rising due to anger.

In addition to the high frequency components and "1/f fluctuations" we introduced this time, rain = water simply has the image of washing away dirt, so when hearing the sound of rain, many people unconsciously recall this image and feel refreshed from their cloudy mood.

When you're feeling irritated or sad and want to calm your mind, try listening to the sound of rain and relax.

Recommended as background music for reading, studying, and sleeping

We've learned that the sound of rain has the effect of soothing people's minds and bringing them to a calm state, as well as maintaining concentration and increasing work efficiency.

A relaxed brain is also the best time to read or study.
It's good for when you have a book you want to finish reading, or when you get distracted while studying, and it's said that if you want to get a good night's sleep, background music like the sound of rain is better than silence.

Make good use of the sound of rain and spend a fulfilling time.