Setsubun is an early spring festival celebrated in Japan on February 3rd.
On that day we throw roasted soy beans out of the door or windows of the house, shouting “oniwasoto fukuwauchi”.
Oni means demons, so we want to chase away the evil demons and bring good luck into our house.
You may even see some masked characters lurking out side on this day!
Don’t worry, just throw some roasted soy beans (mame) at them.
