Washi paper ornament (Red Demon, Blue Demon)Description 'Setsubun' is a traditional Japanese event that marks the division between winter and spring. Spring, revered as the start of a new year, is welcomed with open arms. On this day, the customary ritual of "Mame maki" (bean throwing) is observed in homes and at shrines and temples. People scatter beans while chanting "Fuku wa uchi! Oni wa soto!" (Fortune in! Demons out!) to drive away disasters and illnesses, which are symbolically