Setsubun

What is Setsubun??

Setsubun means literal meaning of the word division of the season.February 3rd Risshun the first day of the spring is the most special day.

Back in the day,The Japanese new year started on Risshun. The ending of winter and the begging of spring.

Ehomaki?? Rolled Sushi

Ehomaki is a sushi roll that is believed to be good luck when eaten on Setsubun day. This custom began in the Kansai area but now it has become a nationwide event and Ehomaki is sold at supermarkets and convenience stores.

Mamemaki

Throwing roasted soybeans was first practiced back in the Heian period, to stop oni from attacking villages by throwing beans at their eyes.It has become the dad’s job to wear an oni mask and have soybeans thrown at him.

The phrase “Out with the devil! In with good fortune,” is said when throwing soybeans.When saying “Out with the devil,” open a window and throw beans twice. Make sure to close the window immediately so the oni doesn’t come back.When saying “In with good fortune,” throw soy beans twice inside the house.Once the beans are thrown, gather them all up and eat the same number of beans as your age. Eat one extra to keep you from sickness and stay healthy for the whole year.

Those Oni Demon masks are my son’s made in the nursery school.

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Hanako Shimoda

After living abroad, I became interested in Japanese culture and learned Tea ceremony, Sushi course, Ikebana, Especially Ikebana Sogetsu I had a strong interest. If you would like more information on Japanese flower arrangement Ikebana & Japanese culture please get in touch through my contact page. if you’re active on those networks. I want to authored "information you want to know".