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Setsubun 2025: Japanese Bean Throwing Festival
January 8, 20256 min read
Drive out evil spirits on Setsubun with mamemaki bean throwing, eating ehomaki sushi rolls, and welcoming spring.
Setsubun: Welcoming Spring
Setsubun (節分) marks the day before the beginning of spring in Japan. Celebrated on February 3rd, it features bean throwing to drive away evil spirits.
Setsubun 2025
Mamemaki (Bean Throwing)
The main tradition involves:
The Oni (Demons)
Family members often dress as oni:
Ehomaki (Lucky Direction Rolls)
Eat an uncut sushi roll in complete silence:
Temple Celebrations
Famous temples host events:
Other Customs
Modern Celebrations
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