Setsubun
Setsubun (節分) is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan. Feb 2 is Setsubun in 2021. The name literally means 'seasonal division', referring to the day just before the first day of spring in the traditional calendar, known as Setsubun; from wikipedia
Mamemaki
The main ritual associated with the observance of Setsubun is mamemaki (豆撒き, "bean scattering"); this ritual sees roasted soybeans (known as fukumame (福豆, lit., "fortune beans")) either thrown out of the front door, or at a member of the family wearing an oni (demon or ogre) mask while shouting "Devils out! Fortune in!" (Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi! (鬼は外! 福は内!)), before slamming the door.
"Knitting Diner" is operated by KOSHIRYOKU Laboratory Ltd.
(あみもの食堂は、株式会社好試力研究所が運営しています。)
