Mamemaki is a traditional Japanese custom that is performed during the Setsubun festival. Setsubun is celebrated on February 3rd in Japan and marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
Mamemaki is a ritual that involves tossing roasted soybeans out of the house or temple and at demons and evil spirits. The act of tossing the beans is said to drive away evil and bring good luck and happiness for the coming year. The phrase "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi" ("demons out, happiness in") is often shouted during this ritual.
In homes and temples, the head of the household or the priest typically performs the mamemaki ritual, tossing the beans while family members or worshippers chant the phrase and close their eyes. Some families also eat a specific number of soybeans, corresponding to their age, to further ensure good luck and health for the coming year.
Mamemaki is an important part of Setsubun celebrations and is considered a fun and festive way to welcome spring and drive away evil.
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