THE STORY BEHIND
Beyond tradition. Beyond boundaries.
The Story Behind SoniQ Ronin
Why "SoniQ Ronin"?
A ronin was once a wandering samurai with no master.
Free from belonging to any one place or tradition,
he followed his own path.
That is how I think about sound.
My work does not belong entirely to
music, therapy, meditation, or performance.
It moves freely between them.
Like a ronin,
it follows its own path.
Profile
Before this path, I worked in a trading company for over a decade.
I didn’t plan to become a sound practitioner
—this work began unexpectedly, guided more by intuition than intention.
Since childhood, I have been deeply sensitive to sound itself—
not only as music, but as a subtle presence that carries feeling and state.
I don’t approach sound as a way to heal or fix, but as a form of expression.
The instrument I play, the Singing Ring,
is a rare Japanese instrument with a uniquely delicate yet powerful tone.
Through it, I create a space
where you can simply listen and experience the depth of sound.
One moment that shaped this path was
when a visually impaired woman told me,
“I could see light through the sound.”
Since then, I have continued to explore what sound can reveal.
As a Japanese artist, it is my joy to share this sound
—born in Japan—with people from around the world,
and to offer an experience that is quiet, personal, and deeply felt.
小野 絢一郎
Junichiro Ono
Bring the experience of Japanese Sound Bath to your space.
Whether it’s a concert, retreat, wellness event, exhibition, or creative collaboration,
I would be delighted to create a unique sound experience with you.
Bookings, collaborations, and media inquiries are welcome.
Available worldwide for:
• Japanese Sound Bath Sessions
• Live Performances
• Meditation & Wellness Event
• Retreats & Workshops
• Creative Collaborations
• Corporate Wellness Programs
• Media & Interview Requests
• Brand Partnerships
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