Setsubun is celebrated in Japan. It is celebrated on February 3rd or 4th. On that day they eat as much beans as possible so they live a longer life. They have a ritual that involves throwing-beans. They also make beautiful masks.
The ritual is that in every dark corner they throw soybeans. But before the thrower yells “Fuku-wa-uchi,oni-wa-soto.” The translation for that is “in with good fortune out with devils.”
They make awesome masks and wear them. The one with the devil mask gets beans thrown at them.
References:
Fiesta! Japan, Grolier.
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