How do you know when spring has finally arrived in Japan? Setsubun (節分) is a Japanese festival celebrated on February 3 with the ritual of mamemaki (豆撒き | “bean scattering) and the eating of ehoumaki (恵方巻), a type of rolled sushi that will bring good luck when eaten while facing a certain direction.
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