Hey there,
I visited Nara city and the surrounding area end of August 2024. I heard an upbeat melody playing multiple places in the city, different times across the day. I am really eager to figure out what it could have been, but after quite some time spent on research it seems an impossible task. One place that I am certain I hear it was outside a shop on Sanjo-dori.
I heard that in Japan certain places can have their traditional "background music". And the fact that I heard it on multiple places through the day gives me hope that it was something traditionally associated by the place rather than random.
Any suggestions could be highly appreciated.