Setsubun a day early! In the past, Setusbun fell on February 3rd. But the day  has been changed for the first time in 124 years. Why？ The time it takes for the earth to go around the sun is not perfectly 365 days a year. Due to the adjustment of the calendar, the event on February 3rd became February 2nd this year. Again. It has been the first time in 124 years! Setsubun refers to the day before the beginning of each season (the first days of spring, summer, fall and winter). The literal meaning of the word Setsubun is “division of the seasons.” Out of all the 4 Setsubun days, Risshun (the first day of spring) … Continue reading Setsubun: First time in 124 years!