2025-01-30
SETSUBUN
『STSUBUN』 is the day to get evil spirits and minds away and pray for wellbeing for the year. It has a meaning of separating seasons. The event is set on the last day of winter and one day before the first day of spring. Therefore, the day is set based on ancient Chinese calendar.
『SETSUBUN』 day is known as 3rd of February in Japan. However, it is on the 2nd of February this year. According to the ancient Chinse calendar, this year's dates and yearly events are sliding to a different day, so as the 『SETSUBUN』.
『EHO-MAKI』 the sushi rolls which you must eat facing to the direction where the God of the year is for each year. You must also be silent while eating EHO-MAKI to receive good luck for the year. The direction for this year is west-southwest.
Be aware it is on the 『2nd of February』 this year and prepare for the event!