Festivals

Setsubun Spring Festival in Japan

Setsubun Bean-Throwing Festival in Japan

Feb 03 2015

Setsubun, literally translated as “seasonal division,” is a unique celebration in Japan in which people honor the changing season with the special ritual of mamemaki, or bean throwing. This festival is held every year on February 3rd, on the eve of spring in Japan. The changing of the season is very important in Japan, similar to the New Year, as it is thought to be a time of cleansing and welcoming good spirits for the coming year.

This celebration is honored with bean-throwing festivals all over the country. The night of Setsubun, people solidify their luck by eating a traditional makizushi roll called ehōmaki.

Dec 12 2014

Did you know that Sapporo hosts one of the largest snow and ice festivals in the world? If you’re planning your bucket list by season, the Sapporo Snow Festival is it for winter.

The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) is held for 7 days every February in Hokkaido’s capital city. Over 2 million people come to see these jaw-dropping sculptures that line the main avenue in the heart of the city.

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