Tōryanse, Traffic light, Kyoto station

Sound at the traffic light, just in front of Kyoto station, this March, 22, Saturday, at 9 am. Tune played by traffic lights when it is safe to cross, the Tōryanse traditional Japanese children's tune.
Tragic phrases from Toryanse (通りゃんせ) lyrics
"Let me pass, let me pass
Here is the underworld's narrow pathway
It's the narrow pathway of the demon's shrine
Please allow me to pass through
Those without sacrifice shall not pass
To bury this child at age 7
I've come to offer my services"...

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[Onlyseashells]

haha.. this is really interesting that they use this weird lullaby for traffic lights

[Luciditi]

this is so cool! i like this song and it must be so awesome to hear it on the streets of kyoto. i wish they did that here in america :D

[BettinaBalser]

I burst into tears while watching this. My beloved Kyoto. I know exactly where this crossing is. I know the little tune so well.

[ancalyme]

this is really really creepy for a crossing the street song

[AkimotoMiharu]

HAHA this reminds me of that Miyavi song..xD

[mobius388]

the sound is for blind people waiting to cross the road. =)

[Pantostadoh]

where can i find this song?.. pleace

[kadhine]

I had a blast listening to this song everytime I stopped at the traffic lights in Kyoto - I sang the song all day long , everyday for that entire trip :P