Setsubun event in Zojoji
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Tokyo's Zojoji temple is part of the Setsubun festival which marks the lunar calendar start of spring. The beans are supposed to drive away the evil spirits that bring misfortune and bad health with them.
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A dog is disguised as "oni" (deamon) during the Setsubun...
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People try to catch thrown roasted soy beans and snacks at...
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People try to catch thrown roasted soy beans and snacks at...
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People try to catch thrown roasted soy beans and snacks at...
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Actress Tamao Nakamura throws roasted soy beans and snacks...
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People try to catch thrown roasted soy beans and snacks at...
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People try to catch thrown roasted soy beans and snacks at...
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Actress Tamao Nakamura throws roasted soy beans and snacks...
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Elmo of Sesame Stree throws roasted soy beans and snacks...