Setsubun

Today is Setsubun. Setsubun means the division of seasons and this day is the end of winter. On the evening of this day, we throw roasted soybeans inside and outside our houses while shouting "Oniwa-soto, Fukuwa-uchi!" which means "Devils out! Good luck in!". As the beans are thrown, it is believed good luck is invited in and bad luck is driven out. It is also customary to eat as many roasted beans as your age plus one. It is a charm against ill luck for this year.

We did it of cause.

Fukuwa-uchi!