In with fortune, out with Devils!

Tomorrow is officially the first day of spring in Japan which means today is a special day known as Setsubun. Today there is the custom of throwing roasted soybeans while chanting "In with Fortune! Out with Evil" in order to prevent evil ogres from entering your house. It is believed that the ogres are warded off by throwing beans, and that good fortune will enter.

According to Japanese tradition, if you eat the same number of beans as your age, you will enjoy a year of good health. This could take some time...