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One of my (many) favorite things about train travel in Japan, is the station melodies. Not only is it fantastic sonic branding for the train company brand (JR East) it’s also great for accessibility. Japan's railways are mostly private companies, so they compete for commuters. Believe it or not, people have brand loyalty to specific lines, specific trains or even commuter card brands. BONUS - there is a link to many MP3's of the JR East station melodies in the comments. #sonicbranding #audiobranding #traintravel

🚂 #SeoulSubway fills the air with #traditional Korean music, announcing train arrivals among bustling crowds. Reflecting on my first arrival in #Europe a decade ago, particularly in #Hungary, I had the opportunity to present on Seoul's subway, renowned globally for its top-tier transit system. Despite being ten years ago, the audience was fascinated, sparking a flurry of questions. Seoul's subway system had already set a high standard, ahead of its time. However, I've come to realize that it represents much more than that. Each station's announcement echoes with the melodies of Korean traditional music, offering a peek into our rich cultural heritage. Have you considered how Korea's #UniqueBlend of #tradition and #innovation opens up endless possibilities? Through collaborative partnerships and knowledge sharing, we drive innovation forward, expand market horizons, and promote sustainable growth. It is incredible how global collaboration sets the stage for progress, connecting the world more closely. Check out the video below, featuring one of announcement sounds. How do melodies make you feel? 👇 (In response to the societal changes following COVID, a different traditional Korean music, chosen through citizen voting, has replaced it last year.) #seoul #subway #transport #Infrastructure #technology #collaboration #korea

What makes the Sugata team tick? To give more insight into the amazing people at Sugata, we recently launched a new initiative where we will be sharing their opinions on Japanese culture and everything Japan! For our first poll, we asked everyone to share their favourite Japanese songs from the 70s and 80s to celebrate Showa Day (which is today)! The results are in and here are the top 3 voted favourites: Kotoba ni dekinai by Off Course Momen no Handkerchief by Hiromi Ohta Yasashisa ni tsutsumaretanara by Yumi Matsutoya If you're looking for some nice background music while you work or just want to discover more Japanese gems from the 70s and 80s, hit up the following link for a playlist of the winners and runners up from our poll: https://lnkd.in/gg7CPV9T What's your favourite song that reminds you of the Showa era? Share your picks in the comments below! #sugataresearch #marketresearch #employees #music #Japanesemusic #ShowaDay #Japan

here is how to assemble your expensive piano from Japan 🙏😁

2 Methods of Piano Practice: What Is Better https://lnkd.in/dVXUiRui

Samurai of Culture initially aired on the History Channel, Amazon Prime, and Hulu in Japan, and is now being introduced to a global audience. The documentary explores the samurai culture that lives on in Kagoshima today through short interviews with the inheritors of various traditions. Samurai of Culture is also a cultural tourism programme which visits locations in the documentary, as well as many other locations. We will be releasing the full programme later this month, but here is an excerpt looking at Satsuma Biwa, a stringed instrument resembling a lute that was used to accompany narrative storytelling. The samurai of Satsuma were unusual in that they played instruments, something not normally associated with the warrior class. For over 500 years, Satsuma Biwa was used as an educational tool to teach moral behaviour and bravery to each generation of samurai. Satsuma Biwa was said to not be a performance for people to listen to. Instead, it was a way of correcting the heart and mind. Before playing, it is important to forget the self and devote your entire being to the instrument. The biwa is carved from mulberry and has four strings of silk. It is struck by a large plectrum called a bachi. Intended to be played for a small audience in a small room, the songs performed tell stories of bravery, loss, and noble deeds, intended to make the samurai reflect on their own lives and be inspired by the warriors of old. https://lnkd.in/gAQtiqUa #travelandtourism #travelindustry #tourismindustry #travel #tourism #japaneseculture #japan #samurai

New Blog Post: Unlocking Elegance and Precision the Nakestra A880 #nakestra #music #piano #pianos #nakestraA801 #digitalpiano

Briefly explaned the concept of Classical Music Collection JAPAN https://lnkd.in/enVxsspY

Did you know that traditional Thai music is mainly based on the pentatonic scale, which consists of five notes? This is a characteristic element of Thai music, which gives it a specific, exotic sound #DariuszMikulski https://zurl.co/DZD6

Learn more about The Big Gig JAPAN! This flyer gives you all the details 👍🏻 https://lnkd.in/gziTmtyU