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