Japanese demon chow chow adorably expresses concern over bean-throwing holiday season
February 3rd this year marked the holiday and festival of setsubun (“Seasonal Division”) in Japan. Setsubun marks the end of winter and beginning of spring,…
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Family photoshoot shows the terror of Japanese holiday starring folklore demons
Setsubun (“Seasonal Division”) is a holiday and festival that marks the end of winter and beginning of spring in Japan, held on the day before…
Cute demon cakes & delicious bread inspired by a Japanese proverb!
As you may know, kawaii (cute) is an important aspect of modern Japanese culture. Osaka’s Sheraton Miyako Hotel has changed even scary demons (鬼 oni)…
This ehomaki-imitation roll cake offers an alternative way to enjoy Setsubun
Christmas is over, and the New Year is fast approaching, which means, although we have colder days to come, before we know it the start…
Kasuga Taisha Shrine lights 1,000 lanterns, prays for fulfillment of wishes and end of pandemic
On the day of the Setsubun Festival, which fell on February 2nd this year, the annual event of Setsubun Mantōrō 節分万燈籠 which means “Thousand Lanterns,”…
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You know it’s a pandemic when the demons give this excuse at Setsubun [manga]
On February 2nd, 2021, Japan celebrated the festival of Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in the traditional calendar One of the…
Driving demons away is normal on Setsubun, but this supermarket takes it to another level
Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one is eating a giant ehōmaki 恵方巻…
Festive felt decorations let you celebrate Girl’s Day and Setsubun at home
Festival days in Japan are rooted in centuries-old customs that are still faithfully honored to this day. Two of the most festive and symbolic days…
Japanese aquarium’s creative tunnels turn eels into seasonal favourite sushi roll for spring festival
Setsubun is the day which marks the beginning of spring in Japan, and this year it will occur on 2nd February. It’s traditional to eat…
This ehomaki roll from Daimaru features an Amabie in every single slice!
Following up on the New Year and Seijin no Hi 成人の日(Coming-of-age Day), the next big event of the Japanese calendar is Setsubun 節分. Setsubun can…
Japanese hotel’s adorable goblin sweets are beautiful inside and out
Every year, Japan celebrates Setsubun (節分, “seasonal division”) on Feb 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, one day before the start of Spring according to the Japanese…
Beans, Demons & Sushi Rolls: How Japanese Twitter Users Celebrated Setsubun 2020
What is Setsubun? February 3rd was Setsubun (節分) (meaning “seasonal division”) in Japan, a holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring…
Japan Travel: What are the Best Temple Recommendations for Setsubun’s Mamemaki?
Copyright cinnamonellie In Japan, the beginning of February symbolizes the welcoming of the spring through the many practices of the Setsubun celebrations. Many temples and…
What is Setsubun and why do Japanese eat Ehomaki without talking for good luck?
Setsubun (節分) or “seasonal division,” represents the day of the beginning of the spring and is celebrated as part of the Haru Matsuri(Spring Festival) on…
6000 Calorie, 50 cm Long Ehomaki Sushi Roll Will Invite More Setsubun Good Luck Than You Can Handle
Setsubun is the day which marks the beginning of spring in Japan, and for good fortune it is traditional to eat ehomaki. Ehomaki, literally meaning…