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Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Let's celebrate Setsubun together.

Let's celebrate Setsubun together. (by martian cat)

In Japan, Setsubun is celebrated on 3rd Feb.

It is a special cleansing ritual where roasted soybeans are thrown to rid your days of the evil spirits. The celebration's symbol that is called Oni is a mask worn by a family member and the beans are thrown at that person.

Are you free? Let's celebrate Setsubun together! I have the mask and the beans to share with you, too!


Today's teapot and teacups are made by Okura china. The small white dishes are Noritake china.The day is very special and the small bean filled cakes look delicious.

Please join me...


more later...