Sagami Railway introduces Gen Hoshino's "Toki yo" as train approach melody
From Friday, December 5th at Shōnandai Station,
Inspired by Shōnandai Station staff with the aim of revitalizing the local area, this video commemorates the 10th anniversary of the music video's release.
Sagami Railway Co., Ltd.
Sagami Railway Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nishi-ku, Yokohama; President: Hiroshi Chihara), a member of the Sotetsu Group, will introduce Gen Hoshino's "Toki yo" (from the album "YELLOW DANCER") (hereinafter referred to as the song) as the train approach melody at Shōnandai Station on the Sotetsu Izumino Line from Friday, December 5, 2025.
The music video for this song was filmed at the platform and ticket gates of Shōnandai Station, and has long been loved by many people living along the line as a song closely associated with the Sotetsu Sotetsu Line. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the song's release on November 30, 2015, and Shōnandai Station attendant came up with and realized this project in order to further foster an attachment to the Sotetsu Line among local residents.
The music video for this song is currently※The video has been viewed over 50 million times on YouTube and is loved not only by fans but by many others.
The Sotetsu Group will continue to take steps to please customers, further increasing awareness and favorability of areas along the Sotetsu Line, and aiming to become a "line of choice."
*As of the end of October 2025
Overview of Shōnandai Station train approach melody
1. Start date
From Friday, December 5, 2025
2. Place of introduction
Sotetsu Izumino Line Shōnandai Station Platforms 1 and 2
3. Music used
"Time."
Four. Contents
Before the announcement of an approaching train, a melody (electronic bell sound) using a part of the song will be played for about 10 seconds.
Five. others
Details of the song will be announced on official X etc.
- About Gen Hoshino
Musician, actor, writer
He made his solo debut in 2010 with his first album, "Baka no Uta." Since then, he has captivated many people across generations and genres with his unique musicality and wide-ranging artistic expression. His single "Koi," released in 2016, became a social phenomenon and became a huge hit. He has since produced numerous hit songs and continues to lead the Japanese music scene. In 2025, he released his sixth album, "Gen," which has received high praise both domestically and internationally.
- About Gen Hoshino's "Toki yo"
The music video for the song, released on November 30th, 2015, was shot using the platform and ticket gates of Shōnandai Station. The video creates memorable scenes that are in line with the theme of the song. When it was released, the station became a hot topic as it was used as the setting for the music video, and it has become a familiar presence not only to people living along the line but also to many fans.