Today is Setsubun (Bean-Throwing Festival).
This year, for the first time in 124 years, it falls on February 2nd, one day earlier than usual.
While I'd love to shout "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" (Out with demons! In with luck!) at the top of my lungs to wish for good health, with the COVID-19 pandemic, I'll just wish it in my heart...
It's nice to store any leftover beans in a cute bottle ♪
I always enjoy them by making minestrone.
It's delicious and warms you up on a cold day.
This year's "Eho" (lucky direction) is apparently south-southeast. It looks like we'll still be spending a lot of time at home, so let's invite good fortune and relax slowly!