Edo Furin – The Mindful Sound of Edo
Long before the word “mindfulness” became popular, people in Edo (old Tokyo) found calm and focus through the gentle sound of wind chimes swaying in the summer breeze.
Each chime, made from delicate glass and hand-tuned for clarity, produces a pure, refreshing tone that cools the heart—even on the hottest days.
Handcrafted Tradition
Made by Shinohara Furin Honpo, a family-run workshop that has carried the craft since the Edo period, every Edo Furin is a work of sound art.
The artisans make the wind-chimes by wrapping molten glass around a long rod called a tomozao. After wrapping, holes are poked into the glass and are then gently blown into, carefully adjusting the pitch–so no two are ever the same.
After a short period of cooling, a knife is used to remove the new chimes from the tomozao and the glass is smoothed. Edo Furin have distinct jagged edges along the opening of the bell, a key characteristic of chimes made in the Edo period.
Why Edo Furin “Feels Cool”
In Edo Japan, people believed that hearing the crystal-clear chime made them feel cooler, even without wind. It’s not just a sound—it’s a state of mind. This is the essence of Japanese mindfulness, centuries before the term existed.
Hang your Edo Furin near a window, porch, or garden.
Let the soft tones guide your breathing—each ring a reminder to pause, relax, and appreciate the moment.
