Setsubun (節分) or “seasonal division,” represents the day of the beginning of the spring and is celebrated as part of the Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival) on the 3rd of February. During Setsubun, a ...

This Sunday in Japan, beans will be thrown, demons will be chased, and lucky food will be eaten to welcome Spring, as is done every February 3rd on Setsubun. In the Chicago area, Mitsuwa in ...

During Setsubun celebrations in Kyoto, demons and bad luck are banished as people prepare for the start of the new year. As part of the Setsubun Festival at the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Japan ...

All three treats are free from preservatives, artificial colors, and flavorings, and they can be bought online as part of the Ehomaki sets on Peppy’s online shop for 2,323 yen. February 3 is Setsubun ...

For generations, Setsubun has been on February 3, such that many Japanese have probably thought it always falls on this day. However, in 2021, it will be one day earlier, on February 2.

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 ...

Japan celebrates the Setsubun Festival with a unique tradition of throwing beans to drive away evil spirits and bring in good fortune for the year ahead. The lively event is marked by vibrant ...

From Setsubun in Japan to Fèt Gede in Haiti, these festivals relish in the macabre. Skip to main content. Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe. i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew.