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Happy Setsubun!

Susan Spann Blog February 2, 2020February 2, 2020holidays, Japan, observances, oni, setsubun, spring

In Japan, February 3 is Setsubun (節分), the day before the first day of spring.

Setsubun – Have You Scattered Beans Today?

Susan Spann Blog February 3, 2017November 8, 2017Japan, Japanese festivals, setsubun, spring

In Japanese, “setsubun” means “division of the seasons” but the word is generally used with reference to the festival that takes place each February 3.