Multiple choice

What are thrown at Setsubun to keep bad luck out of the house?

  1. Soy beans

  2. Rice

  3. Confetti

  4. Chickpeas

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Explanation

During the Setsubun festival, people perform 'mamemaki' by throwing roasted soybeans out of their doors or at someone wearing an oni mask to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck.