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1. Tōryanse (Edo-period nursery rhyme)Work of art, literature, music, etc. name
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2. TōryanseTōryanse is the name of the traditional Japanese children's tune. Meaning : This is the way to “ Tenjin, the Lord of the Heavenly Good”, you may go through this narrow way with your reason to pass in, but on the returning way to the gate, will you be able to pass though? The other words, “Enter by the narrow gate”. It is a common choice for music played by traffic lights in Japan when it is safe to cross.
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