







Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. Each year in early February, after the Lunar New Year, there is a Japanese tradition to hurl beans at evil spirits to drive them away. It is a fun festival. Well actually, it all depends on what side of the bean you’re on. Before you throw you’re next bean, please watch this touching piece. It may change your outlook on the so-called fun festival.
Please see our previous lesson Japanese Culture Lesson #4 for more details about Setsubun.
p.s. No monsters we’re actually hurt filming this.
p.p.s This slightly parodies
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Have Fun, Learn Japanese JapanesePod101.com! Today Miki is talking about Setsubun which is an old Japanese custom for bringing good luck to the home. It’s a pretty unique tradition which involves throwing beans. Well, there’s more to it than that, so we’ll let Miki do the explaining. Be sure to listen closely to Yuuichi and Kiyoko’s comprehension questions to test your listening skills! After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave Miki a post!
Red monsters, blue monsters, and flying beans, oh my! Itune in to see what is going on with Setsubun in Japan! You don’t want to miss today’s edition of Japanese Culture Class.