Setsubun no Hi (節分の日), celebrated annually on February 2, 3 or 4, is a traditional event marking the official beginning of spring, according to the Japanese lunar calendar. Though not a national ...
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 ...