Bean-throwing event at Osaka's Tsutenkaku tower

Japanese actors Mana Mikura (L, front row) and Hidekazu Akai (R, front row) scatter roasted beans on Feb. 1, 2018, for the annual "Setsubun" event aimed at driving away demons, held at the observatory of Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku tower, a day ahead of the official bean-throwing ceremony day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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