Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto City hosts bean-throwing events

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  • Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto City hosts bean-throwing events
  • Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto City hosts bean-throwing events
  • Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto City hosts bean-throwing events

Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto City hosts bean-throwing events on Setsubun and the day before. Setsubun is the last day of winter on the traditional Japanese calendar, and usually falls on February 3. On Monday, two maiko from the city’s Pontocho entertainment district performed a traditional dance on a stage at the shrine. They then tossed bags of beans from the stage. Visitors tried to catch the beans, which are believed to bring good luck.

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