Thursday, February 05, 2009

Setsubun Festival


Setsubun, meaning "seasonal division," is held on February 3rd each year which is the day before the start of spring. Shrines and temples perform "mame-maki" (bean throwing) ceremony on this special day: people throw roasted beans by shouting "Devils out, happiness in!"
Photo @ Yasaka Shrine in Gion

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