"Setsubun," literally meaning "season time," is a celebration of the coming spring. Traditionally, on "setsubun no hi," held on Feb. 3, people throw beans to ward off bad spirits and then eat beans to bring them good luck. Here's a selection of scenes from setsubun no hi.
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