Wiccan / Pagan 2 Setsubun Setsubun is a traditional Japanese festival meaning "seasonal division", taking place the day before the start of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar. Shinto 2 ...

Embracing the spirit of Setsubun, the traditional day signifying the seasonal transition, the “Setsubun Yakuyoke Kigan Taisai” (Setsubun Evil-Warding Prayer Grand Festival) is a vibrant testament to ...

Children throw beans during a ceremony to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck at the annual Setsubun Festival at the Sensoji temple in Tokyo. Photo: Behrouz MEHRI / AFP (modified by author) ...

It’s an international truth that parenting is hard, and language reflects that. So while moms and dads in English-speaking ...

Most Japanese last names with dark meanings are tied to themes of death, evil spirits, and darkness in their culture. Names like Tsuchikumo and Oniyama evoke fear and mystery. While others, such ...