Soy Bean throwing ceremonies are held in homes, shrines and temples in the belief that this will bring in
good fortune and drive away evil spirits.
It is said that this custom came from China as we would believe that the grains and beans have special
power.I found that the article of throwing of beans has already appeared in the old books of the Muromachi period(1336-1573).
The seasonal change in temperature and weather may affect people by bringing them down with cold or other illness so we hold this ceremony.
One of them plays the role of the demon and the others throw the beans at him.
If we throw raw beans,it may sprout;as we do not want these beans to sprout,we parch them.
When we scatter parched soybeans , we shout out " come in good fortune , get away evil spirits!"
in Japanese "huku(福good fortune) wa (はis) uchi (内inside), oni(鬼demon) wa（はis) soto(外outside)
We eat whole roll sushi facing the good direction and for this year,it is the north and north-west.
Japanese people still follow this custom in respect of our tradition.
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