Setsubun” Festivities in Kyoto

Setsubun, the end of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar, is known for mame-maki (bean-casting). Kyoto has many setsubun events, including an exorcism ritual dating back a millennium and maiko geisha trainees doing mame-maki.

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Setsubun” Festivities in Kyoto

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