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“Setsubun” Bean throwing festival 2023

“Setsubun” Bean throwing festival 2023

Local celebrities throw beans during the bean-throwing ceremony at Ikegami Honmonji Temple in Tokyo, Japan on February 3, 2023. (Photo by AFLO) Setsubun is a traditional Japanese holiday that is […]

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Japanese Festival: Setsubun at Sensoji Temple Asakusa

Japanese Festival: Setsubun at Sensoji Temple Asakusa

On February 3 a special Setsubun celebration was held at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. Click on any image below to see the full gallery. Contact us for licensing. Setsubun or […]

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2019 Setsubun celebrated in Tokyo

2019 Setsubun celebrated in Tokyo

2019 Setsubun bean-throwing festival celebrated in Tokyo

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Setsubun festivals held across Japan

Setsubun festivals held across Japan

(Photo by Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO) People across Japan celebrated Setsubun or Bean-Throwing festival today. Setsubun is celebrated each year on February 3rd marking the day before the beginning of Spring. (Photo […]

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Setsubun at Narita Shinshoji Temple

Setsubun at Narita Shinshoji Temple

(L to R) Sumo wrestlers Okinoumi Ayumi and Yokozuna Hakuho Sho throw beans during a Setsubun festival at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple on February 3, 2016, in Chiba, Japan. Setsubun is […]