On January 25, 2026, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City), known as the shrine to the god of learning, held its first festival of the year, "Hatsutenjin," a traditional Japanese festival. Despite the bitter cold and light snow, the shrine bustled with students praying for success and worshippers enjoying the street stalls.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
