This documentary explores the power of sound through a lens of Japanese culture. It reveals unique traditions, from ancient rituals to captivating musical performances. The film follows a young Buddhist priest, part of a family with 500 years of temple service, who also works as a DJ and beat-boxer. A drum teacher participates in a costume performance based on a 700-year-old ghost story. A female performer plays the Sho, a rare bamboo instrument said to mimic the mythical phoenix's call. The film examines the magical potential of sound, rooted in Shingon Buddhism, through lessons for student priests at Shuchiin University in Kyoto.
