Setsubun Festival, the Bringer of Spring. Gather up good luck beans and rice cakes.
February in Japan is the coldest time of the year. While snow does not accumulate on the plains within the prefecture, nevertheless the areas along the mountains get regular snowfalls.
However, February is, on the traditional calendar, the month when winter changes to spring. The division between the two is marked by Setsubun.
I am Aki Toyoshima. And I am currently a staff member of Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Association. I was a TV director and journalist. I love Shizuoka which boasts of Mt.Fuji, marvelous nature, fresh foods and rich culture. I will explore various aspects of Shizuoka and I will propose unique customized tours.
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