On December 13, 2024, the "beginning of the New Year ceremony" was held in Kyoto City, where Kyoto's geisha districts and old families begin preparations for the New Year. In the geisha districts, kimono-clad geisha and maiko went around to greet their art teachers and teahouses, saying "Congratulations."

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Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.