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Japan's historical customs, habits and entertainment in the main annual event is about ten.

Ganjitu(January 1) is one, but Setsubun (the traditional end of winter) is an event to perform next to Ganjitsu.

Setsubun (February 3 or 4) is the day before the begining of spring according to the lunisolar

On the evening of this day, people open the doors of their houses and drive the demons

(meaning of bad luck) out of their homes and gardens by throwing handfuls of  beans

and shouting "Demons out ! Good luck in"

NaritasannSinnsyouji in Narita-shi Chiba Pref is the temple which is famous for this Setsubun eventnt and this time also well-known people such as Sumou wrestler,Movie star,Kabuki actor　 came here to do "The action"

Details please see Wikipedia

Following is the Setsubun event at Naritasanshinsyouji

Before  Opening                                    

 Sanmon(gate of entrance)

You can see small white matter in the air.These are a packed toasted soybean.

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Next gate of entrance

You can see some sumou wrestles who put on pink dress.

This beautiful movie actress's name is Atsuko Takahata, I am one of her fans.

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