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The word setsubun means “dividing the seasons” and is celebrated by throwing beans at people in demon masks, chasing out the bad luck and welcoming the new.
lampbane commented on the word setsubun
In Japan, the day before the beginning of each season. February 3 is the spring setsubun.
March 6, 2007