What's the news today? …Today is September.
Kiyohiko Azuma "Yotsuba&!
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Yotsuba & I ! "The year is over!"
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What's the news today? …Today marks the beginning of September.
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"Setsubun (The Last Day of Winter/ The day before the beginning of Spring)"
The word Setsubun literally means the division of two seasons: Winter and Spring. According to the lunar calendar that was once used in Japan, Setsubun refers to the end of winter, which also celebrates the arrival of spring, called Risshun. It may sound confusing as February is still cold and still generally considered a part of winter, but it is said that after Risshun, the cold weather will get milder.
In general, it is believed that Setsubun has its origin in China. It was first introduced to Japan during the Heian Period (794-1185), and during the Muromachi Period(1336-1573), they started to throw beans to drive away demons that represent the evil spirits who bring all the disasters and tragic events. This remains one of the biggest parts of the event even today. As a staple food that was essential for them to survive, beans were believed to have sacred power along with rice, which could get rid of evil spirits.
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Kiyohiko Azuma "Yotsuba &I !"
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Kiyohiko Azuma "Yptsuba & I!"
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Yotsuba & I! 2023 calendar (sample)
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What's the news today? …Today is December.
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Kiyohiko Azuma " Yotsuba&! "
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Kiyohiko Azuma “Yotsuba&!”
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I go shopping, I'll buy inexpensive clothes. Done! Inexpensive clothes!