This summer, why not try to produce a "cool mood" from within your brain, which is feeling the heat?

This CD was produced in cooperation with the RIKEN Institute, using the subjective mood survey system "KOKORO Scale" to compare and thoroughly investigate various types of natural sounds and sounds that bring about a sense of coolness.

Eight carefully selected "cooling" sounds are included.

The clear streams flowing through the valleys, the waves lapping and retreating with the sea breeze, the sounds of insects colouring the long autumn nights, the sound of wind chimes creating a cool Japanese atmosphere - these are all familiar to us Japanese people and appeal to our memories and emotions.

It will soothe your mind, bring back memories, and bring out your emotions, leading you to a cooler state of mind.

The recommended way to listen is to use it at a low volume as ambient noise in your room or office.

You can also increase the cooling sensation by selecting the cooling sound that suits your mood at the time.

To cool your body and mind, first soothe your five senses. Please give it a try.

Sound source supervision: Yosuke Kataoka
(Team Leader, Cell Function Assessment Research Team, Center for Life Science Technologies, RIKEN, Doctor of Medicine)