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Who composed the station jingles on the Yamanote Line?
Hiroshi Shiozuka (塩塚博) is one of the composers of the station jingles, or Eki Melo (駅メロ), of the Yamanote Line. His work was influenced by his exposure to classical music at a young age. According to an article he wrote, his father liked classical music and played it for him before he was even born.…
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Which transit systems have jingles around the world?
Japan is known for their jingles, or Eki Melo, played at station platforms to give commuters a heads up when the train doors are about to close. However, they are not the only country to embrace jingles on their transit system. Countries like Korea, Taiwan, France, and Switzerland also use jingles on their transit system. …
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Why do Japanese train stations have jingles?
If you have travelled to Japan, you would have heard jingles play on the train platforms. In the past, bells and buzzers were used. The jingles later took over as a more pleasant way of letting commuters know that the train doors are about to close. These jingles, also known as Eki Melo (駅メロ), vary…
