Setsubun in Japan
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 ยท Asia/Tokyo
When is Setsubun in Japan in 2027?
Setsubun in Japan is on Wednesday, February 3, 2027 (Asia/Tokyo). Thatโs 191 days ยท about 27 weeks ยท about 6 months. It falls on a Wednesday.
Is Setsubun a public holiday in Japan?
Setsubun is widely observed in Japan, but it is not a nationwide public holiday. Some regions may still observe it locally.
How Japan celebrates
Across Japan, households hold mamemaki in the evening, often with a parent playing the oni in a demon mask, while kindergartens stage bean-throwing games. Major temples and shrines โ Senso-ji in Tokyo, Naritasan Shinsho-ji, Yoshida Shrine in Kyoto โ draw huge crowds for celebrity bean-throwing ceremonies, and convenience stores sell mountains of ehomaki rolls.
What people eat
Fuku-mame roasted soybeans, ehomaki sushi rolls eaten facing the lucky direction, grilled sardines, and in some regions setsubun soba or kenchin-jiru vegetable soup.