Topic: Grief

Wind Phones in the Forest and the Geography of Grief

In Japan, vintage disconnected telephones are bolted to trees in the forest or reside in makeshift “booths.” The Japanese call these “wind phones” and wander to their locations to communicate with loved ones they have lost. Wind Phones now exist all over the world, including the Portland area. The five stages of grief suggest this … Continue reading Wind Phones in the Forest and the Geography of Grief