Today is Setsubun!



Speaking of Setsubun, February 3rd is

This year it seems to be February 2nd for the first time in 124 years!!



Speaking of Setsubun, it's bean-throwing.

Why are you sowing beans now? ? (lol)



Setsubun means ``May everyone be healthy and happy.''

It is a day to drive away bad things with this meaning.



Bad things = demons



This year, I want to get rid of the demon called Corona...



In Japan , “Oni is outside, Fuku is inside”

While saying this, you throw beans at the person playing the demon role.



Normally, throwing food is something you should never do. (lol)



Apparently, soybeans are so nutritious that they can even kill demons!



It is also said that if you eat as many beans as your age, you will stay healthy!





Setsubun seems to have the meaning of ``separating the seasons.''

The first day of spring on the calendar is called Risshun, so February 2nd marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring!

Winter ends today!!



And what to eat on Setsubun day...







it is





Ehomaki!





The direction changes every year, and it is said that if you silently bite into the ehomaki in the direction of the year and eat it all, your wish will come true.



And this year

south-southeast

That's right!



Ehomaki is quite thick, so it's quite difficult to make, but these days, you can also find half-ehomaki sold at convenience stores and supermarkets (lol).

I'm a little worried about the benefits though (lol)





I also try it every year!

I'm planning on eating this this year!

I buy it at Lawson. (lol)





What kind of ehomaki do you eat? ?



If you are a foreigner living in Japan, please come and experience this unique Japanese culture!



Well then!



*Clean up the beans after throwing them.