“Setsubun”  means last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar (usually February 3 or 4),

on that night, Japanese people throw bean-throwing ceremony to exterminate ogres.

The next day is “Risshun”, the beginning of spring in Japan according to the calendar.

Written by Shinobu Origuchi and narrated by Miho Kaibara

Do you know what ozoni is?

It is a traditional food eaten in Japan while celebrating the New Year.

Ingredients and seasonings differ from region to region, and each family has its own taste.

I wish you all a wonderful year in 2023！

Written by Rosanjin Kitaoji and narrated by Miho Kaibara

Written by Mimei Ogawa and narrated by Miho Kaibara

Written by Mimei Ogawa and narrated by Miho Kaibara

Written by Kenji Miyazawa and narrated by Miho Kaibara

Written by Kenji Miyazawa and narrated by Miho Kaibara

Written by Kenji Miyazawa and narrated by Miho Kaibara

Written by Kenji MIyazawa and narrated by Miho Kaibara

Written by Kenji Miyazawa and narrated by Miho Kaibara