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slide1. 1 ©Katy Simpson with The Japan Society Setsubun © sakura_chihaya+/CC BY-SA 2.0<br>
slide2. Setsubun 2 ©Katy Simpson in collaboration with The Japan Society Setsubun is a traditional Japanese festival on February 3.

This celebration marks the end of winter
and the beginning of spring. 節 分 setsu bun Seasonal Division<br>
slide3. Setsubun 3 ©Katy Simpson in collaboration with The Japan Society February is a cold month in Japan.
It is easy to get sick so it is a time when people wish for good health and fortune. Today, Japanese families take part in traditional ceremonies and games to celebrate Setsubun. In the past, it was believed that bad luck and bad health was caused by demons (Oni).<br>
slide4. Bean Throwing 4 ©Katy Simpson in collaboration with The Japan Society Mamemaki (Bean Throwing) is a ceremony where people throw roasted soy beans around the room to try and get rid of the demon.

This is lots of fun and usually someone pretends to be the Oni by wearing a mask.

The Oni gets chased by people throwing beans!<br>
slide5. 5 ©Katy Simpson in collaboration with The Japan Society Roasted Soy Beans

People also eat them. You should eat one for every year of your age to wish for health and happiness. Oni Mask These large sushi rolls are supposed to be eaten without speaking or stopping!

They should bring good fortune and people make a wish as they eat. Ehō-maki<br>
slide6. 6 ©Katy Simpson in collaboration with The Japan Society Setsubun Quiz True True False False False Answer:
End of winter! Answer:
Demons Answer:
Eat one bean for every year!<br>
slide7. 7 ©Katy Simpson in collaboration with The Japan Society Vocabulary Challenge Fuku Sushi rolls Demons Bean
throwing Setsubun<br>
slide8. This resource was developed by the Japan Society in collaboration with Katy Simpson

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