Demon Slayer incorporates authentic Japanese rituals and customs from the Taishō era, merging history into the plot. The anime showcases the coexistence of different eras through details like Western ...

Imagine a lively scene where people excitedly throw soybeans at a demon while chanting, “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!” (鬼は外、福は内), meaning “Out with the demons, in with good fortune!” This might seem ...

Japan celebrates the Setsubun Festival with a unique tradition of throwing beans to drive away evil spirits and bring in good fortune for the year ahead. The lively event is marked by vibrant rituals ...

Events marking Setsubun, also known as the bean-throwing festival, were held across Japan on Sunday. Setsubun marks the day before the beginning of spring, according to the lunar calendar. The ...

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Sunny episode 10 was released on September 4, 2024, on Apple TV+. The season finale of this Apple TV and A24 dark comedy series brings several plot and character elements to a neat end. However, Sunny ...

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During Setsubun celebrations in Kyoto, demons and bad luck are banished as people prepare for the start of the new year. As part of the Setsubun Festival at the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, geishas ...