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Setsubun

Setsubun meaning

A Japanese festival on the last day before spring.

Example sentences (3)

Setsubun Bean Throwing Festival (Feb 3): Every year, Setsubun—a lively bean throwing ceremony—takes place across Japan to mark the end of winter and the coming of spring.

When did Setsubun begin?

Ehōmaki are often eaten on setsubun in Japan.