Drawings of Setsubun, a Japanese Cultural Holiday - Ward Off Bad Luck!

Setsubun is a Japanese holiday that traditionally marked the transition of winter to spring. One of the focuses is cleansing bad luck and misfortune to help improve your outlook for the year. Mamemaki, or bean scattering, is a common sight.

Have you ever joined in Setsubun celebrations? How do you mark spring where you’re from?