January 31, 2025

Cheryl Muregerera, graduate student in Educational Administration, talks about the history of Mamemaki and Setsubun during the Setsubun: Mamemaki (Bean Throwing Ceremony) event inside the Kawasaki Reading Room. Mamemaki is a Japanese ritual of throwing roasted soybeans to drive away evil spirits and welcome good fortune. January 30, 2025. Photo by Jordan Opp / University Communication and Marketing.