Core Kyoto - Season 3 Episode 3 Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring
February 3 is New Year's Eve by the old, lunar calendar and is the boundary between winter and spring. On this day, called Setsubun, households scatter soybeans for good fortune in the coming year, expelling the demons that represent misfortune and calamity. The shrine Yoshida Jinja protects Kyoto at the 'demon's gate' in the northeast with a ritual in which the 'shaman' wears a four-eyed mask. Farmers in rural areas uphold the custom of driving out moles. Disguised geiko pray for protection against evil. Discover how Kyotoites pray for order in life through these safeguarding traditions.
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: Gary Tegler
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First Air Date: Feb 28, 2013
Last Air date: Jan 23, 2025
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 223 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 3.916
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : tradition, way of life, arts and culture, culture, kyoto, japan, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, history of japan, japanese cuisine, food culture, craftsmanship, japanese culture
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The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity
Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste
Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring
Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life
The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty
Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality
Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All
Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age
Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life
Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty
Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People
Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals
The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark
Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger
The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail
Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use
Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life
Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life
Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew
Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their Surroundings