Setsubun looks simple on paper: throw beans to chase away oni, then eat an ehōmaki sushi roll facing the lucky direction. But the real fun of Setsubun is how “un-serious” it becomes the moment you actually do it at home. Someone has to be the oni. Beans go everywhere. And that “silent, one-go” sushi rule turns into a family challenge that almost nobody follows perfectly. If you want the basic cultural meaning first, start here: What Is Setsubun? The Day Japan Throws Beans and Eats a Giant Sushi Roll Setsubun in Real Life: What It Actually Feels Like In ...
