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Introduction - Japanese Traditonal Event "Setsubun"



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"Setsubun" literally means "division of seasons" and this day was the end of winter.

On the evening of this day, people throw roasted soybeans inside and outside their houses

with a shout of "Oniwa-soto, Fukuwa-uchi!" meaning "Devils out! Good luck in!".

As the beans are thrown, it is believed good luck is invited in and bad luck is driven out.

It is also customary to eat as many roasted beans as your age.

It is a kind of charm against ill luck.

Why don't you eat "roasted beans" for your happiness, good luck, good health


During Setsubun, children can throw roasted beans about the house to ward off evil spirits and other misfortune.

In some families, an adult might put on a devil's mask and approach the children.

The devil is pelted with beans until he leaves.


On "Google.co.jp" top page, there was original logo on "Setsubun" day

It was only in Japan.

This logo means children who throw roast beans chase the red oni, he is escaped.

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by the way, There is a "Shimekazari" in tradition of New Year.

A decade ago, although I saw well the scene wearing a Shimekazari the car's front grill, and now does not see well.


It is considered some reaseon that went missing is a custom to put the Shimekazari the car,

but the leading theory is the following two.


One, it is in the democratization of cars.

Once it was common to is that "put the Shimekazari" in the subject to feel "you appreciate".

In the era car was valuable, but was typical to decorate the Shimekazari,

It is not uncommon even to own a number cars is now one of the household.

Therefore, it is a theory that faded is you appreciate that put a gradually Shimekazari the car.


Another, is the change in car design. Recent car does not have space to put the Shimekazari the front grill.

Even people who once wore the Shimekazari to front grille now decorate the dashboard,

then, it is a theory that custom itself has disappeared.


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Anyway, It is full moon today in Japan.

It is said to increase car accident, and to affect the human body by Moon phases.

When you drive, Please carefully.


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