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Japan Celebrates Setsubun: Bean-Throwing Festival Welcomes Spring
2/3/2025
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- On February 2, Japan joyfully embraced Setsubun, a vibrant bean-throwing festival heralding the end of winter. Sumo wrestlers and actors joined the spirited crowds, tossing soybeans to banish demons and welcome good fortune. Even the rain couldn't dampen the festivities, as families participated in cherished home rituals, celebrating community and cultural heritage.
