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[R&D] When Food Listens — The Science of Sound, Umami, and Freshness

Research When Sound Changes Food Can Sound Change Umami and Freshness? ONTSUBU LLC — a U.S. company founded by a professional drummer based in America — launches an experiment at the intersection of sound and agriculture. ONTSUBU LLC  ·  The Acoustic Food Experiment We tend to think of sound as something we hear. But sound is also a physical force — a pattern of vibration moving through air, water, and living tissue. The question at the center of our newest research is deceptively simple: if vibration can move through living matter, can it shape how that matter behaves? More specifically — can acoustic vibration influence the freshness of food, the depth of its umami, and the activity of the microorganisms that drive fermentation? ONTSUBU LLC has launched a research initiative to find out. Why This Question Matters Across the natural world, rhythm is everywhere. Day and night. Tide and ebb. Breath and heartbeat. Living...
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Miyuki Tani Receives FRSA — Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

Press Release — April 24, 2026 A Japanese Entrepreneur Based in the U.S. Receives the Honorary Title of Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) — Using Music and Rhythm to Drive Social Change ONTSUBU LLC (Virginia, USA) is proud to announce that its Founder & CEO, Miyuki Tani, FRSA, has been awarded the honorary title of Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). This recognition honors her international contributions in bridging music, acoustic science, and social transformation — connecting Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom — as well as her development of healing music designed for neurodiversity. This award entitles Miyuki Tani to use the post-nominal letters “FRSA” after her name. The nomination was made by Jonva Ven, FRSA (Co-Managing Partner, Slice of Canada Inc.), a music producer, brand strategist, and alumnus of Berklee College of Music. What Does “Music × Science × Technology” Mean on the Global Stage?...
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Polyrhythm Heals — The Science Behind Music That Calms the Mind and Sharpens Focus

Sound Wellness Polyrhythm Heals — The Science Behind Music That Calms the Mind and Sharpens Focus ONTSUBU LLC 90.2% reported experiencinga meditative state 100% felt a physical, emotional,or cognitive shift 95% said they wouldrecommend it to others 108 listeners surveyedMay–Dec 2025 This wasn’t a clinical trial. It was a listening experience — designed by US-based sound producer and engineer Ikuyi Minat, and felt by over a hundred people across Japan and beyond. What people actually felt The survey asked listeners to describe what changed. The responses fell into three categories: Body & Breath (34.3%) — “My breathing deepened.” “The tension in my body released.” “I felt genuinely relaxed.” Heart & Emotion (32.8%) — “My mind settled.” “I felt safe.” “A quiet calm came over me.” Brain & Cognition (22.4%) — “My thinking cleared.” “I could focus.” “My head felt organized.” “I have ADHD tendencies and usually can’t focus for long — but with this...
IM's Philosophy

Artist Story – Miyuki Tani (Ikuyi Minat)

I lost my father when I was nine.It was the first great loss of my life. In a world without the father I loved so deeply,I couldn’t see the meaning of staying alive.As a child, I seriously thought about leaving this world too. And yet—there was one thing that kept me here:I wanted to protect my mother and my siblings.That single wish was the reason I chose to stay. What slowly filled the deep void inside me was music. Every time I touched an instrument and played a rhythm,the world that had come to a stop began to regain a sense of life—a quiet, fragile breath. Like the tiny flames in The Little Match Girl,whenever music was playing,I could remember what it felt like to be happy.So I made a promise to myself:I would never let that small flame go out. I trained my sensitivity and my own philosophy by myself,and from childhood I...
Sound Healing Tips

SOUND BATH ー Meditation Edition

SOUND DESIGN WORKS:  CONCEPT - The Rhythmic “Waverhythm” That Holds the Room The music for Meditation Focus is built around a gentle, living groove—a subtle rhythmic movement that softly wraps the whole space. It comes from three core layers: Forest Groove — Rhythm found in natureWe extract micro-rhythms from the forest: the pulse of birdsong, the sway of wind, the flutter of leaves. These natural cycles create an organic groove that feels alive and effortless. Solfeggio Frequency Oscillation — Centered on 528HzInstead of static tones, Solfeggio frequencies—especially 528Hz—are woven as gentle oscillations. They expand and contract like breath, producing an emotional warmth and subtle resonance. Oceanic Drift — Rhythms of wavesWave patterns—rise, fall, return—are layered into the soundscape. This creates a slow rhythmic drift that synchronizes breath and supports relaxation.→ Request a Callback to discuss your project >>> RESULT — A room that breathes with you When these layers merge, the sound becomes a...
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Wellness Sound Landscape for Premium Art Galleries

Sound that makes artworks feel more luxurious, more alive. CONCEPT —Sound that changes how art is seen This insight became the foundation of the project: sound as a value-amplifier for visual art. While the lounge music focused on calm refinement, the gallery required something different: sound that adds value to art, differentiates the space, and creates a premium emotional experience from the moment visitors enter. APPROACH — Natural frequencies × rhythmic landscapes To achieve this, we built a sonic environment using: multiple Solfeggio frequencies to create subtle emotional resonance over 100 carefully layered effects for depth and spatial richness rhythms extracted from nature itself:  bird chants, forest wind, waves and ocean swell, waterfall pulses and fire-crackle rhythms blended with global musical traditions to create a warm, grounding sense of time Rather than using natural sounds as background ambience, we translated their internal rhythms into a gentle groove—a soundscape that is calming yet quietly energizing,...