Today is the 1st of February which means in two days it’ll be time for Setsubun. Setsubun is the day which marks the start of the new season, though the most significant of these is the spring setsubun (or Risshun).
The spring setsubun is a chance for a fresh start, much like New Year’s day it’s a chance to stop the bad and usher in the good. (more…)
February 1, 2011 | Categories: Yokai | Tags: beans, Culture of Japan, demons, devils, Japan, New Year, Oni, Onimusha, Setsubun, spirits, yokai | Leave a comment
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