Celebrities threw soybeans into crowds at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo as Japan celebrated Setsubun.

The traditional festival held on February 3 marks the start of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar.

It is also believed the throwing of soybeans drives away evil spirits and brings good luck.

Celebrities and special guests throw soybeans during the Setsubun festival in the spirit of Japanese tradition. The Setsubun festival is an annual tradition held at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, where famous Japanese people throw soybeans to the crowd to drive away evil spirits and bring in good luck. The festival is celebrated all over the country.


Setsubun is a festival held on the 2nd or 3rd day, before the arrival of spring, according to the Japanese lunar calendar.