Inspired by the original Wind Phone in Japan and created in her memory, this site is a gathering place for anyone longing to feel close to someone they miss. Here, you’ll find everything you …

Sep 23, 2024 · What is a wind phone? At its simplest, a wind phone is a rotary or push-button phone located in a secluded spot in nature, usually within a booth-type structure and often …

Oct 22, 2025 · Wind Phones are art installations that allow passersby to grieve, experience their emotions, and connect with lost loved ones–through the art devise of a physical phone.

The wind phone (風の電話, kaze no denwa) is an unconnected telephone booth in Ōtsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, where visitors can hold one-way conversations with deceased loved ones.

Jun 1, 2025 · Inside, there is a black rotary phone, disconnected from any network. It is known as kaze no denwa, or “Wind Phone.” It’s a sanctuary where visitors can “call” their lost loved ones …

Nov 8, 2025 · The wind phone has a strikingly similar appearance to old payphones, but it's something different, allowing users to "speak" with loved ones who have passed on.

Dec 18, 2025 · The phone isn't plugged into anything, but it serves as a powerful tool for locals who are experiencing loss or grief. It's called a wind phone.

Dec 25, 2025 · “Finding ways to put it out into the world, letting the wind carry it – which is the idea behind the wind phone – can allow you to take something that feels so heavy inside and …

Nov 1, 2025 · It's called a 'wind phone' and it has a very specific purpose — to allow those grieving to speak to their loved ones who have passed away. It's inspired by an original …

Apr 28, 2025 · But the modern wind phone offers something tangible—an actual phone to hold and speak into, helping mourners process grief in a personal and symbolic way. “It’s a sacred …