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Coming Of Spring 'Setsubun' Ceremonies Held
Caption: HIRAIZUMI, JAPAN - JANUARY 28: (CHINA OUT, SOUTH KOREA OUT) Former sumo wrestler Takamisakari (C), or stable master Furiwake, scatters beans during the 'Setsubun' ceremony at Chusonji Temple on February 3, 2013 in Hiraizumi, Iwate, Japan. The ceremony is held all over Japan on Setsubun, a day before the beginning of spring, on February 3 or 4 according to the Japanese lunar calendar. It has been said that throwing beans drives out misfortune and brings in good luck. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)
Date created: 03 Feb 2013
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CHINA OUT, SOUTH KOREA OUT.
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Subject
Bean
Ceremony
Former
Human Interest
Setsubun
Sumo Wrestling
People
Takamisakari Seiken
Location
Chusonji Temple
Hiraizumi
Iwate Prefecture
Japan
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