{
  "id": 12676168,
  "title": "Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/tokyo-train-station-will-play-godzilla-theme-song-as-new-departure",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:30:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/08/tokyo-train-station-will-play-godzilla-theme-song-as-new-departure-melody/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 3, Tokyo Metro has announced it will change the departure melodies for train services at Hibiya Station to \"Godzilla's Theme\" in honor of Godzilla Day. This special day, also known as Godzilla's birthday, commemorates the premiere of the original 1954 film. The melodies, which will be played based on the direction of the incoming train, were chosen to pay tribute to the iconic kaiju. Two versions of the melody will be used, with one for trains headed towards Naka-meguro, Chiyoda Line, Kita-senju, and Ayase, and the other for trains going towards Yoyogi-Uehara. Hibiya Station, located in the heart of Tokyo, is home to Toho's headquarters and features statues of Godzilla. The new melodies are set to begin on November 3, coinciding with the premiere of the latest Godzilla movie, Godzilla-0.0. Fans are encouraged not to linger on the platforms and avoid interfering with station operations, as the melodies will be played just before trains depart.",
  "summary": "Japanese subway company adds a new soundscape to Godzilla’s Tokyo home. November 3 is a special date for fans of Godzilla as it’s known as “Godzilla Day”. First celebrated to mark the anniversary of the premiere date of the original 1954 film, Godzilla, it was eventually adopted by Toho, the film’s production company, and after it […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}