NARITA, Feb 02 (News On Japan) –
On February 2nd, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture held its annual Setsubun ceremony, with actors and sumo wrestlers becoming a member of the normal bean-throwing ritual on the day earlier than spring begins.
The occasion, held yearly at Naritasan Shinshoji, included prayers for the restoration of areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake and for a bountiful harvest. Participants scattered beans as a part of the ritual.
Setsubun is noticed on the day earlier than the primary day of spring, generally known as Risshun. Since Risshun falls on February third this yr, Setsubun is being celebrated on February 2nd.
This yr’s occasion featured actor Ryusei Yokohama and sumo wrestler Ozeki Onosato, who hails from Ishikawa Prefecture, including pleasure to the event.
At Naritasan Shinshoji, there’s a custom of chanting solely ‘Fuku wa uchi’ (fortune in) throughout the bean-throwing, as it’s believed that even demons are reformed within the presence of the temple’s principal deity, Acala.
More than 1.2 tons of soybeans and peanuts had been scattered within the bean-throwing ritual held immediately.
Source: TBS