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Maiko at Yasaka Jinja

February 3, 2015 By Michael Lambe

Maiko at Yasaka Jinja Setsubun (Medium)Maiko, Kyoto’s apprentice geisha, at Yasaka Jinja today celebrating Setsubun.

First they do a little dance
First they do a little dance
Then they throw their lucky beans
Then they throw their lucky beans
Both the maiko and the crowds were awfully excited about those lucky beans...
Both the maiko and the crowds were awfully excited about those lucky beans…

Setsubun is celebrated at Yasaka Jinja every year in both the 2nd and 3rd of February, though the festival proper is on the 3rd. To learn more about the traditions associated with Setsubun read John Dougill’s marvellous blog: Green Shinto.

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