Come on in, the water's freezing!

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Immerse yourself in the sounds of the ice-laden Hokkaido river from the cosy warmth of your armchair. You can hear the ice moving and lapping upon the shore, and the creaks and squeaks as it rubs together. And in the distance, the mournful calls of the goldeneye and jungle crow. This audio was recorded in Japan for the BBC by Patrick Morris.