Setsubun beans; parched soybeans for Setsubun
Roasted soybeans thrown during the Setsubun festival to drive away evil spirits and bring good fortune. Also eaten for health.
See also: 節分
On Setsubun, we scatter Setsubun beans to drive away the ogres.
It is said that eating as many Setsubun beans as your age brings good health.
Compound of 節分 (Setsubun, the seasonal division festival) and 豆 (bean). The term directly describes the beans used in the Setsubun ritual.