{"id":32409,"date":"2024-01-17T15:01:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T06:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/setsubun\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T16:08:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T07:08:49","slug":"setsubun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/culture\/matsuri\/setsubun\/","title":{"rendered":"Setsubun \u2013 Bean throwing festival to exorcise demons in February in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Setsubun is a traditional event that takes place in early February in Japan.<br\/>On Setsubun, Japanese people have the custom of throwing roasted soybeans and eating large Sushi rolls.<\/p>\n\n<p>So what is the meaning of these customs?<br\/>Specifically, what day will Setsubun take place?<\/p>\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s find the answer through this article!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">What is Setsubun?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun-1-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun-1-768x436.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Setsubun (\u7bc0\u5206) literally means \u201cthe division between the seasons\u201d, referring to the last day before spring, summer, autumn and winter according to the Japanese lunar calendar.<\/p>\n\n<p>Actually, there are 4 Setsubun days in a year. However, in Japan, spring is considered the most important, <strong>so when saying &#8220;Setsubun&#8221; it means &#8220;the day before the beginning of spring&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>If spring is considered the beginning of the New Year, then Setsubun means New Year&#8217;s Eve.<br\/>On this day, traditional customs are performed to ward off bad luck and wish for happiness for the new year.<\/p>\n\n<p>Because it is based on the lunar calendar, Setsubun changes depending on the year, usually falling on February 2, 3 or 4.<br\/><strong>This year&#8217;s Setsubun will be on February 3, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Traditional customs during the Setsubun festival<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Throwing beans to exorcise demons (Mamemaki)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun_mamemaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun_mamemaki.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun_mamemaki-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun_mamemaki-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The most popular custom on Setsubun day is \u201cMamemaki\u201d (\u8c46\u307e\u304d), which means \u201cthrowing beans\u201d.<\/p>\n\n<p>The beans thrown are roasted soybeans, because the ancient Japanese believed that soybeans contained spiritual power to help ward off disease and misfortune.<\/p>\n\n<p>On Setsubun day, people throw roasted soybeans while saying \u201cOni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!\u201d (\u201c\u9b3c\u306f\u5916! \u798f\u306f\u5185!\u201d, meaning: \u201cDemons go out! Good fortune enters the house!\u201d).<br\/>In families with children, to create joy and cultural education for the children, the father or mother will play the devil and let the remaining members throw beans at them.<\/p>\n\n<p>In fact, people often throw small bags of beans instead of throwing beans directly because the beans will be picked up and eaten after being thrown.<br\/>Each person will eat the number of beans equal to their age plus one bean, hoping to be lucky next year.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Eating Sushi Rolls (Eh\u014dmaki) <\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ehomaki.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ehomaki.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ehomaki-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ehomaki-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Another popular custom is eating Eh\u014dmaki (\u6075\u65b9\u5dfb) \u2013 a type of Sushi reserved for Setsubun day.<\/p>\n\n<p>Eh\u014dmaki is a type of rolled sushi, with the ingredients in the middle, followed by rice, and wrapped in seaweed on the outside.<br\/>There are no specific regulations on ingredients, but it usually includes 7 ingredients that represent the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese folk culture.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb10\">The interesting point of Eh\u014dmaki is not only in the ingredients and appearance, but also in the unique way of eating.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not cut into small pieces, but leave the whole roll intact, because cutting the rice roll means cutting away good luck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While eating, look at the lucky direction of the year. It is the east-northeast in 2024 (75 degrees). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat in silence until the rice roll is finished, because talking while eating will make your luck go away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The way to eat Eh\u014dmaki may seem superstitious, but it is a very cute superstition of the Japanese.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Hanging the head of sardine and holly leaves (Hiiragi Iwashi)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun_hiiragi_iwashi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun_hiiragi_iwashi.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun_hiiragi_iwashi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/setsubun_hiiragi_iwashi-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Not as popular as the custom of throwing beans (Mamemaki) and eating rolled sushi (Eh\u014dmaki), but in some localities in Japan, people still keep the custom of hanging a decoration consisting of grilled sardine heads and holly leaves in front of their house door on Setsubun day.<\/p>\n\n<p>This decoration is called Hiiragi Iwashi (\u67ca\u9c2f).<\/p>\n\n<p>The ancient Japanese believed that demons hated the smell of sardines and they were also afraid of the thorns of holly leaves piercing their eyes, so by hanging Hiiragi Iwashi in front of the house, demons would not be able to enter.<\/p>\n\n<p>In cities and apartment buildings, instead of hanging sardine heads outside, people often cook dishes using sardines to both avoid causing odors to neighbors&#8217; houses and enjoy the traditional atmosphere on Setsubun day.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Top 7 famous places for Setsubun festival in Japan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nagata_jinja_setsubun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32393\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5042735042735043;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nagata_jinja_setsubun.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nagata_jinja_setsubun-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nagata_jinja_setsubun-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setsubun Festival at Nagata Shrine (Hy\u014dgo Prefecture)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>On Setsubun day, many temples and shrines across Japan often hold festivals to celebrate.<br\/>At large temples, the festive atmosphere is even more jubilant thanks to the presence of Sum\u014d wrestlers and famous artists.<\/p>\n\n<p>Below are 7 suggested locations for those who want to experience the Setsubun festival in the most interesting way. <\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">1. Ch\u016bsonji Temple (\u4e2d\u5c0a\u5bfa) \/ Iwate Prefecture<\/h4>\n\n<p>The bean throwing event was performed by Sum\u014d wrestlers.<br\/>Setsubun is also the only time of year when you can buy the Mametsu Daishi (\u9b54\u6ec5\u5927\u5e2b) amulet, which is said to be very powerful in protecting against difficulties and helping overcome challenges.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Homepage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chusonji.or.jp\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.chusonji.or.jp\/index.html (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/www.chusonji.or.jp\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">2. Naritasan Shinsh\u014dji Temple (\u6210\u7530\u5c71\u65b0\u52dd\u5bfa) \/ Chiba Prefecture<\/h4>\n\n<p>The festival is truly grand with the participation of Sum\u014d wrestlers and the cast of historical dramas shown this year.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Homepage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naritasan.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.naritasan.or.jp\/ (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/www.naritasan.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">3. Sens\u014dji Temple (\u6d45\u8349\u5bfa) \/ Capital T\u014dky\u014d<\/h4>\n\n<p>At the bean throwing event, instead of shouting \u201cOni wa soto!\u201d (meaning: \u201cDevil come out!\u201d), people will shout \u201cSensh\u016b banzei! Fuku wa uchi!\u201d (meaning \u201cHooray! Good fortune enters the house!\u201d).<br\/>The reason is because people believe that demons cannot appear before Kannon.<\/p>\n\n<p>Besides the bean throwing event, the performance &#8220;Fukuju-no-mai&#8221; (\u798f\u805a\u306e\u821e) &#8211; the dance of the Seven Lucky Gods, is also an attraction of the festival.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Homepage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senso-ji.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.senso-ji.jp\/ (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/www.senso-ji.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">4. Hakone Shrine (\u7bb1\u6839\u795e\u793e) \/ Kanagawa Prefecture<\/h4>\n\n<p>You can enjoy a perfect play depicting the demon extermination scene. The most impressive was the water bean throwing event, where the devils escaped on water skis and had beans thrown from boats by people.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Homepage: <a href=\"https:\/\/hakonejinja.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/hakonejinja.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">5. Naritasan Fud\u014dson Temple (\u6210\u7530\u5c71\u4e0d\u52d5\u5c0a) \/ \u014csaka Prefecture<\/h4>\n\n<p>A 150 meter long stage was built on the premises and in the center of the stage was the largest bean bin in Japan.<br\/>Naritasan Fud\u014dson Temple is famous for its sacredness in traffic safety, so on Setsubun, transportation organizations also participate. There will also be the participation of famous politicians, businessmen and artists in the Kansai area.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Homepage: <a href=\"https:\/\/osaka-naritasan.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/osaka-naritasan.or.jp\/ (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/osaka-naritasan.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">6. Yasaka Shrine (\u516b\u5742\u795e\u793e) \/ Ky\u014dto Prefecture<\/h4>\n\n<p>Come to Yasaka Shrine during Setsubun to participate in a bean throwing event and enjoy traditional dances performed by beautiful Geishas.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Homepage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp\/ (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">7. Nagata Shrine (\u9577\u7530\u795e\u793e) \/ Hy\u014dgo Prefecture<\/h4>\n\n<p>Famous for the ancient \u201cTsuinashiki\u201d (\u8ffd\u513a\u5f0f) ritual performed by seven actors in demon costumes.<\/p>\n\n<p>The seven demons, believed to be messengers of the gods, would burn misfortunes with torches, cut misfortunes with long swords, and dance to celebrate the return of spring.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i> Homepage: <a href=\"https:\/\/nagatajinja.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/nagatajinja.jp\/ (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"e_link\">https:\/\/nagatajinja.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n<p>Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar.<br\/>On Setsubun day, Japanese people have the custom of throwing roasted soybeans to ward off evil spirits and eating Eh\u014dmaki to pray for happiness in the new year. In some localities, people also hang sardine heads and holly leaves in front of their houses to keep evil spirits from entering.<\/p>\n\n<p>Shrines in Japan also often hold festivals to celebrate Setsubun.<br\/>Some places even feature Sum\u014d wrestlers and famous artists.<\/p>\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s Setsubun will fall on February 3, 2024.<br\/>If you are in Japan during this time, definitely join the festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Setsubun is a traditional event that takes place in early February in Japan.On Setsubun, Japanese people have the custom of throwing roasted soybeans and eating large Sushi rolls. So what is the meaning of these customs?Specifically, what day will Setsubun take place? Let&#8217;s find the answer through this article! What is Setsubun? 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