Japan has some very interesting and fun traditional holidays, but the one we’ve always enjoyed the most is Setsubun. Usually held on Feb 3, festivities can vary from region to region, but often ...

In Japanese, setsubun refers to the day before each new season begins. Although this happens four times a year, only Feb. 3 — the start of the new year according to the ancient lunar-based koyomi ...

Setsubun no Hi (節分の日), celebrated annually on February 2, 3 or 4, is a traditional event marking the official beginning of spring, according to the Japanese lunar calendar. Though not a national ...

Parents and teachers are being reminded of the dangers of allowing small children access to roasted beans ahead of setsubun events come Feb. 3 this year. The concerns are being raised by officials in ...

Setsubun, the end of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar, is known for mame-maki (bean-casting). Kyoto has many setsubun events, including an exorcism ritual dating back a millennium and maiko ...

Setsubun festivities marking the end of winter will take place one day earlier than usual in 2021, on February 2. Setsubun is a Japanese festival that traditionally marks the end of winter. Many ...

Authorities are reminding parents and teachers of the danger of giving children beans and nuts at setsubun events on Feb. 3, warning that it could lead to fatal choking. The Consumer Affairs Agency ...

SAITAMA -- A type of sushi roll popular around the Setsubun festival on Feb. 3 can pose a serious food allergy risk, and consumers should be careful about what's inside the tasty treat, an expert has ...

Last Sunday was Setsubun, which literally means the day that separates seasons. This year's Setsubun was a good reminder of the interconnectedness of global issues and the small steps that individuals ...