• Celebrities throw roasted beans in Ikuta Shrine, Kobe. Kimpusen-ji. Setsubun (節分) is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan.
  • You can download all Setsubun words, an easy “mame まめ” recipe and simple and fun origami activity, even preschoolers can make.
  • Setsubun continues to evolve, blending traditional practices with modern elements, attracting both young and old participants.
  • Setsubun marks the day before the start of springtime in Japan, and it is a day to celebrate the transition of the seasons.
  • Tsuina or Setsubun originated from a religion called Nuo Folk from the Tujia community in China in the 8th century.
  • Get ready to drive away evil spirits and welcome good luck with traditional bean-throwing celebrations on Setsubun!
  • In particular, the first day of spring is considered to be the beginning of the new year, and the word "setsubun" has come to refer mainly to the setsubun that...
  • The tradition of Setsubun dates back centuries, but the bean throwing tradition first emerged in the Muromachi period (1337 – 1573).
  • Setsubun involves a lot of bean eating and bean throwing to ward off evil spirits that bring disaster, misfortune and bad health and marks the end of winter.
  • It has continued to be preserved and has been widely passed down in the private sector, and thanks to the Setsubun custom, it appears in various media up to the...