03/02/2026
今日は 節分（せつぶん）の日です。今日で 冬が終（おわ）わり、明日から 春になる 日です。日本の人は、季節（きせつ）が 変（か）わる時、鬼（おに）が 出ると 信（しん）じています。鬼（おに）は 病気（びょうき）や けがです。ですから、豆を まいて、鬼を 退治（たいじ）します。そして、えほう巻（まき）を 食べます。
Today is the day of "Setsubun" in Japan. "Setsubun" literally means "seasonal division". This is the last day of winter and spring starts the next day according to the Japanese lunar calendar. Japanese people believe Oni (symbol of sicknesses or injuries) emerge at the transition of seasons so rituals are held on this day to drive away evil spirits and welcome good fortune. People throw roasted soy beans against the person who disguises Oni. This role normally goes to fathers in families. And they eat Ehoo-Maki,which means lucky direction roll sushi, while facing the lucky direction of the year in silence.
