[Station Jingles] A compilation of approach melodies and departure melodies from around Japan

Music you casually hear at the station you usually use.

If you listen closely, sometimes it’s recent J-pop, and other times it’s nostalgic children’s songs—you’ve noticed that, right?

In this article, we’ve put together station melodies from all over Japan.

You might even stumble upon a tune that makes you think, “Why this song?”

But if you look into it, you’ll find there’s a proper reason that particular piece was chosen.

Including that sense of story, please listen and enjoy!

Welcome to the deep, deep world of railway sound enthusiasts!