Feb 05 (Ruptly) - About a thousand people came out to take part in Setsubun festivities at the Rozanji (Rozan Tendaikoji) Temple, Kyoto, Japan, on Thursday.
Setsubun means 'division of seasons' and the festival is to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
On 3 February annually Setsubun festivities take place, the highlight being the Oni dance. The Oni dance entails three demons on stage performing a traditional story for the audience.