This year, too, we were able to have a fun Setsubun for mamemaki (bean throwing)! There are many wonderful events in Japan!

Speaking of events in Japan, Setsubun! This year, too, I chewed 😄 on the bean rolls and Eho-maki

Setsubun on the Snowy Day In Japan, it is customary to sow beans the day before the Spring (seasonal milestones There are Do you know why beans are used in the first place? It is said to be derived from the word "mame", which destroys demons Since ancient times, various rituals have been performed to drive away demons, which are considered to be a general term for bad things One of them is this "mamemaki (bean throwing)" Hit the "Mame", which is the eye of the demon, with beans to make it "Mame" At first glance, it looks like a play on words, but Japan have believed that words have a spirit inn words Therefore, this custom is part of Japan culture, and it is a snowy day Setsubun In Japan, it is customary to sow beans the day before the Spring (seasonal milestones There are Do you know why beans are used in the first place? It is said to be derived from the word "mame", which destroys demons Since ancient times, various rituals have been performed to drive away demons, which are considered to be a general term for bad things One of them is this "mamemaki (bean throwing)" Hit the "Mame", which is the eye of the demon, with beans to make it "Mame" At first glance, it looks like a play on words, but Japan have believed that words have a spirit inn words Therefore, this custom has taken root in Japan culture

We did Setsubun at school! We all made masks together, and mamemaki (bean throwing) ♪ had Gari a lot of fun.

Setsubun Festival on February 2, 2025 On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Setsubun Festival was held at Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine (guests: sekitori stablemasters Takadagawa, Ryurai, Shonan no Umi, Teru; rakugo storyteller Sanyūtei Yukichi), and Isehara Daijingu. The morning brought unfortunate rain, and snow fell in the cold at Ōyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, but many worshippers still gathered. At the customary bean-throwing, everyone chanted “Fuku wa uchi, oni wa soto!” to drive away demons and welcome good fortune. There was also a lottery exchangeable for koban coins and other draws, with lovely prizes awarded, making the event very lively!

Photographed 2/1/25. This is CAFE ANDON. It's Squid.

A cute demon has appeared at the Tomakomai Tourist Information Center…? You can see Tomakomai City's official mascot, Tomachop, in a Setsubun costume until February 2nd ✨👹

[Notice of the Setsubun Festival on February 2, 2025] Oni out—fortune in! Setsubun is a traditional Japanese event held on the day before Risshun (the beginning of spring), and this year it falls on February 2. Face this year’s lucky direction, west-southwest, and either silently eat an ehomaki roll whole while making a wish or eat beans equal to your age. Drive away evil spirits and pray for a healthy, happy year as you welcome good fortune—please join us for the Setsubun Festival!

[Demon is waiting] Winter Vacation is over, and in Nishiokoppe Village Ski lessons have begun. The Inside the facility decoration of Kimu is also a change of clothes. Staff handmade snakes, demons, and Ehomaki welcome customers. Setoushi-kun was eaten, Has Setoushi-kun become a demon? Please come and see the real thing! ＊＊＊＊＊ [Currently recruiting participants for Woody Winter School] Komu Museum of Art is an indoor tree amusement park. Why don't you play to your heart's content with large wooden playground equipment and handmade wooden toys? Opening Hours (Winter): 10:00~16:30 Closed: Tuesday *The next day on Holidays Admission fee: 500 yen for high school students and older / 300 yen for 4th grade to junior high school students / 　　　　Children from 3 years old to 3rd grade 100 yen / Children under 3 years old free of charge Inquiries: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Hokkaido #Kimu #Oni #Setsubun #Ehomaki #Setoushi-kun #Snake #Inside the facility decoration

We held a Setsubun event. The students made demon masks, and each one is unique! There were demons from Japan and demons from other countries. Which demon are you most afraid of?

Oni Ice 🧊👹 This is an ice candle festival held in Naraijuku, Nagano Prefecture. Since February 3rd is Setsubun, it seems 🤣 that the demon is not outside, but demon ice The time is fixed every year, so be sure to visit!

February 3rd is Setsubun Day 👹 So, with 📷 the demon's face Have you eaten mamemaki bean throwing Ehomaki?

Setsubun Festival Tomorrow The festival will be held at three shrines in Isehara City. ・Lower Shrine of Oyama Afuri Shrine…Only for related parties and those who applied ・Sannomiya Hibita Shrine…Koban coin toss at 10:00, 12:00, and 15:00 ・Isehara Daijingu Shrine…Bean-throwing at 15:00 Oni out—fortune in! This ritual drives away evil spirits and prays for a healthy, happy year ahead. There is a tradition that eating as many beans as your age will bring good fortune. Lively bean-throwing ceremonies take place on the grounds of the three shrines in Isehara City. People dressed as the bean-throwing hosts line up on a temporary stage and, with calls, throw lucky beans all at once. The beans are packed in small bags with lottery tickets inside, and local children eagerly scramble to collect them. At Hibita Shrine, the demon-driving ceremony is a highlight and a traditional event. By the way, if you throw beans inside the house, don’t you sometimes find a bean you missed when doing the year-end big cleaning? For details, please see the Isehara City Tourism Association website.

【Sakiyoken】 "Selectable Ehomaki Series" is now on sale! For three days on February 1 Thursday, 2 Friday, and 3 Saturday, 2024, Sakiyoken Co., Ltd. will release a limited number of "Kuchifuku Eho-maki" 880 yen including tax and "Shiumai Eho-maki" 400 yen including tax as Sakiyoken's unique "Selectable Eho-maki Series". The blessing of 2024 is the east-northeast. Are you orthodox? Or is it a weirdo? Why don't you make a wish with Sakiyoken's selectable Eho-maki? "Kuchifuku Eho-maki" 880 yen including tax * Sold at room temperature < Contents Ingredients> 1 Sea bream soboro 2 Vinegared rice with scallops 3 Rape flowers 4 Crab flavored kamaboko pickled in sweet and vinegar 5 Shredded bamboo shoots 6 Grilled egg 7 Ginger kelp < size> Length: about 18 cm Diameter: about 5 cm "Siumai Ehoman" 400 yen including tax * Sold at room temperature and frozen We carefully finished each piece so that it "involves good fortune". We recommend that you make a reservation as soon as possible. Mail order and some stores also have a frozen type! < size> Length: about 10 cm Diameter: about 4 cm

Nice to meet you! This is the Isehara City Tourism Association. Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, lies in the center of Kanagawa and has a population of 101,495 as of December 2023. About one third of its total area is covered by forests and wilderness, making it a region rich in nature. It also boasts excellent access—about 60 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line (Rapid Express/Express). In this first post, we introduce Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, focusing on its sightseeing spots! ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Sightseeing Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ ■ Mt. Ooyama / Oyama Cable Car / Daisenji Temple / Oyama Afuri Shrine Mt. Ooyama, at 1,251.7 meters and part of Tanzawa-Ōyama Quasi-National Park, is one of the most popular hiking spots in the Kanto region. In 2016 it was designated a Japan Heritage site. From the summit you can see the Sagami Plain and even Tokyo’s skyscrapers on clear days, and the mountain is listed among Kanagawa’s 50 scenic spots. ・Oyama Cable Car The Ōyama Cable Line, commonly called the Oyama Cable Car, is a 0.8 km cable car. With large windows to enjoy Ooyama’s nature, it provides easy access toward the summit. ・Daisenji Temple Daisenji sits on the mountainside and is also known as Mount Amefuri. In autumn the maple trees flanking the stone steps to the main hall turn brilliant red, making it a famous spot for autumn foliage. A “Momiji Festival” is held and draws many visitors. There are four types of goshuin (temple stamps), including a striking gold-letter special edition. [Access: Get off at Daisenji Station on the Oyama Cable Car, about a 3-minute walk] ・Oyama Afuri Shrine Founded over 2,200 years ago, the shrine enshrines the three deities Ōyamatsumi no Ōkami, Ooi-Kazuchi-no-Kami, and Takaokami-no-Kami. The main shrine sits at the summit of Mt. Ooyama, with the lower shrine located on the mountainside. The view from Afuri Shrine Station on the Oyama Cable Car, which earned two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, is a must-see when you get off the cable car. [Access: Get off at Afuri Shrine Station on the Oyama Cable Car] ■ Hinata Yakushi Officially named Hinatayama Hojo-bo, it enshrines a Yakushi Nyorai carved from a single block of wood and is one of Japan’s three great Yakushi temples. Until the end of the Edo period it was called Mount Hyūga Ryōzen-ji and served as a center for Hinata Shugendo, where monks practiced ascetic training in this sacred area. Every year in mid-September red spider lilies bloom around Hinata Yakushi and attract many visitors. Hinata Yakushi offers many sights starting with the Kongorikishi statues along the approach. The Hoden, built to store cultural properties, houses 23 historic Buddhist statues, including eight nationally designated items and two prefecturally designated items. The Yakushi-do, the main hall with its thatched roof, is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. ■ Isehara Tounoyama Ryokuchi Park The park and citizen green space together cover about 13 hectares, with trails and lawns where you can relax and enjoy nature at a gentle pace. The well-maintained paths make hiking enjoyable and safe even for small children. ■ Mitakeen This mikan orchard covers about 1 hectare and grows approximately 900 mikan trees. Mikan picking season runs from mid-September to around February. From mid-September you can pick early varieties such as Hinano-hime and Nitta No. 1, and from early October varieties like Miyagawa wase and Taguchi wase are available. From spring through summer you can also enjoy barbecues and vegetable-harvesting experiences. Because Mitakeen sits on the mountainside, on clear days you can enjoy views of Sagami Bay, Enoshima, and the Boso Peninsula. ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Event Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Isehara City hosts a variety of events throughout the year. ■ Setsubun Festival Celebrities are invited and events are held at sites such as Oyama Afuri Shrine, Sannomiya Hibita Shrine, and Isehara Daijingu Shrine. [Held: the day before Risshun (the beginning of spring)] ■ Sannomiya Hibita Shrine Spring Grand Festival Hibita Shrine has been known as a power spot since the Jomon period. The spring grand festival features three colorful karakuri doll floats parading through town. Traditional folk kagura performances take place on the shrine grounds and are another highlight. Festival stalls line the streets—about 200 vendors in 2023. [Held: usually in April] ■ Painted Lantern Festival Handmade painted lanterns line Oyama Shinmichi (the bypass), creating a magical scene that lights the night. Lantern designs include Edo-period woodblock print motifs and popular characters. A stamp rally and other events are held during the festival. [Held: mid to late August every year] ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Accommodation Information for Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture ─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─・─ Isehara offers inns, temple lodgings, and hotels tucked into quiet mountain valleys. Each accommodation serves dishes made from fresh local ingredients, and some venues offer meal-only options. You can also find lodging information on the official website of the Isehara City Tourism Association for reference. With dramatic natural scenery, historic landmarks, and the mystical atmosphere of shrines and temples, Isehara City in Kanagawa Prefecture has many attractions to explore. We will continue to share Isehara’s charms through this account. Thank you and we look forward to your support!

The "Ehomaki Amaou Roll", which uses 6 Amaou luxuriously, is now available 🍓 in a limited edition of 30 pieces. Large strawberries and fresh cream are gently wrapped in a fluffy dough. Please enjoy the deep and luscious taste. This year, why don't ✨ you face east-northeast and pray for happiness and feel happy with the finest roll cake Reservations are accepted until 1/28. * Acceptance will end as soon as it runs out. The pick-up period will be 2/1~2/3. Reservations & Details 📞 At 011-222-1522!

[English] Setsubun event was held at the school on February 3. Students made ogre masks and enjoyed bean-throwing. Hachioji, where the school is located, has a famous mountain called Mt. Takao, where a Setsubun event is also held every year. In 2020, our school participated in the Setsubun event at Mt. It was a very lively and fun event. On February 3rd, we held a Setsubun event at the school. The students made demon masks and enjoyed mamemaki bean throwing. In Hachioji, where the school is located, there is a famous mountain called Mt. Takao. Mt. Takao also holds an annual Setsubun event. Our school also participated in the Setsubun event held on Mt. Takao in 2020. It was a very lively and fun event.

February 3rd - Spring Festival Branch Festival>>> Huifang in the "South, South, East"! Every year, the day before the beginning of spring is Japan's "Setsubun Festival" If you eat in the direction of Keifang with a sushi roll, you will be able to ensure that you can "eliminate evil and prosper" for the whole year to come. The Huikata roll is actually a super thick nori sushi roll, which will be wrapped with at least seven kinds of ingredients to symbolize the seven gods of Japanese blessings, these days to go to major supermarkets and supermarkets to understand the ingredients in each Huikata roll, feel super delicious. Come to Jinyutei in the evening and enjoy a leisurely vacation while eating Keikata rolls!