On 3 February, we celebrate Setsubun, which marks the transition from winter to spring. People scatter roasted soybeans inside and outside their houses, shouting, “Fortune in, devils out.” We wish for good luck, safety, and health. We eat Setsubun sushi roll (Ehomaki), facing south-southwest this year.
General elections are scheduled for 8 February to elect 465 seats in the House of Representatives, the lower house of the Diet. We focus on whether the LDP-JIP coalition will secure a two-thirds majority.
Fine weather continues in Tokyo, and a heavy snowstorm hits northern Japan. There’s been record-breaking snowfall. February started with cold, but nice weather. Spring is still far off, but soon we will find signs of spring.
If you go further into the back streets of Harajuku, known as “URAHARA”, you’ll find many hidden gems, including vintage shops selling T-shirts, bags, and shoes. As always, the street was filled with young people and tourists.
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