PHOTO FINISH » The beginning of spring, which traditionally falls on either Feb. 3 or 4 depending on the year, is known as Setsubun in Japan. On Saturday, Shinnyo-en Hawaii hosted "mame-maki," a bean-throwing ceremony held on the night of Setsubun. Several children, shown above, were among those wearing goblin masks.
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