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Hiroki Okano is a celebrated Japanese ambient and New Age musician, composer, and sound artist known for his richly spiritual and nature-inspired music. Born in 1964 in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Okano began his solo career in 1987, composing for modern dance, theater, and film before emerging as a leading figure in Japan’s ambient music scene.
Blending natural soundscapes with traditional folk and ethnic instruments, his work reflects a deep reverence for nature, spirituality, and cultural heritage. He has released over 30 albums, including acclaimed titles such as <a href="spotify:album:3HWOK9otQrOs9JMvr8IEuB" data-name="Return to the Soul">Return to the Soul</a> and <a href="spotify:album:677CfEvGqKzkhRjdNKJEPI" data-name="Tenkawa - Pilgrimage of the Sacred Sound 1">Tenkawa - Pilgrimage of the Sacred Sound 1</a>, creating meditative sound worlds that invite reflection and inner stillness.
Okano has performed at sacred sites and international festivals, including Glastonbury, Fuji Rock, and World Peace & Prayer Day at Mount Fuji. His collaborations span artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:6CTNhXJKT6SdsQspUDIGiY" data-name="Kitaro">Kitaro</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:4HRKk0hL91gsrovkfYc9rv" data-name="Adrian Freedman">Adrian Freedman</a>, and he has composed for major cultural projects and films like Peace Nippon.
A recipient of the Kagawa Prefectural Arts Award, Okano continues to serve as a musical bridge between the natural world and human emotion, crafting soundscapes that transcend language and borders.
Blending natural soundscapes with traditional folk and ethnic instruments, his work reflects a deep reverence for nature, spirituality, and cultural heritage. He has released over 30 albums, including acclaimed titles such as <a href="spotify:album:3HWOK9otQrOs9JMvr8IEuB" data-name="Return to the Soul">Return to the Soul</a> and <a href="spotify:album:677CfEvGqKzkhRjdNKJEPI" data-name="Tenkawa - Pilgrimage of the Sacred Sound 1">Tenkawa - Pilgrimage of the Sacred Sound 1</a>, creating meditative sound worlds that invite reflection and inner stillness.
Okano has performed at sacred sites and international festivals, including Glastonbury, Fuji Rock, and World Peace & Prayer Day at Mount Fuji. His collaborations span artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:6CTNhXJKT6SdsQspUDIGiY" data-name="Kitaro">Kitaro</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:4HRKk0hL91gsrovkfYc9rv" data-name="Adrian Freedman">Adrian Freedman</a>, and he has composed for major cultural projects and films like Peace Nippon.
A recipient of the Kagawa Prefectural Arts Award, Okano continues to serve as a musical bridge between the natural world and human emotion, crafting soundscapes that transcend language and borders.
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