Sounds of Tokyo train station visualized in trial for hearing impaired travelers

. . . biyuuuuuuun.

I don't understand the purpose... to include people? Wouldn't it be better to just say "train coming"...

At traincrossings.... ding ding ding ding ding.... perhaps a dog walks past.... woof woof... a bikes's coming... ching ching ?

I love Japanese sounds ascribed for things! So different from western sounds. Very interesting look into cultural differences.

Err...And the point is...? Like, creating a Japanese version of Meta, like the "Mangaverse" where some specific sources of sound will flash up on screens throughout the city like you are in the pages of a comic books or something...?

This really helpful to the hearing impaired? (this is meant as a genuine question to the hearing impaired who may be on this board)

If it helps and is enjoyed by those with hearing impairments, then go for it.

I use the Ueno station sometimes, so it would be interesting to see in person these visual aids.

Good idea, but most train stations in Japan already have visual notifications of what is broadcast on the public address system, including in emergencies.

It would be a great mobile app for the hearing impaired, so it could be used anywhere.

How do you spell the sound of a train's brakes squealing, and why would you need to read it?

The hearing impaired don't know how lucky they are to not have to suffer that cacaphony

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I don't understand the purpose... to include people? Wouldn't it be better to just say "train coming"...

At traincrossings.... ding ding ding ding ding.... perhaps a dog walks past.... woof woof... a bikes's coming... ching ching ?

Certainly the latter is more fun and helps the hearing impaired to "experience" sound.