Fuurin are traditional Japanese glass wind chimes hung outside homes and temples to catch the summer breeze, and their soft sound has long been associated with cooling relief and quiet afternoons in Japan. The delicate ringing later became a familiar audio cue in anime, films and travel videos for a Japanese summer setting. Online, creators now use short fuurin clips as gentle transitions, background ambience and relaxation sounds, keeping the chime popular because its brief, natural tone instantly creates a sense of place without words.