Evil is Out !, Fortune is In ! by MineFujiko
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3rd Feb.is "SETSU-BUN" in this year.
"SETSU-BUN" is changing point of the winter between the spring in Japan.
On this day, the bean-scattering ceremony is practiced in each place.
We throw a bean towards the outdoors while shouting that "ONI WA SOTO!"("Evil is Out!"). then toward the indoor while shouting that "FUKU WA UCHI!"("Fortune is In!").
Men of the family put on the mask of "ONI" (ogre) and disguise himself as an "ONI" and can threaten a family. The family in the house throws a bean towards the "ONI". "ONI" complain of pain and disperse. then We eat the bean.It is said that we should eat the bean of the number same as age
And We( live in west japan ) eat a whole "MAKI-SUSHI"(on the table this picture) towards lucky direction in this year.
the lucky direction in this year is West-South-West.
I wish you try it; if do so it, a surely good thing occurs!:)
Thank you for viewing!
What?
Is he my lover?
No! he is quite my brother!:)
DAZ Victroa4.2
Hot Winter by Prety3D
Solstice for Hot Winter by Shana
DAZ Michael4
Ash fo M4 by ManiHoni
M4 Real Jeans Set by billy-t
DAZ Millenium Cat
funitures by Zippo
Oni mask, mame_masu by halrunman
Comments (21)
zaigodou
わはははははは。 Excellent!!!!
shadownet
Delightful custom!
brewgirlca
This is just so great Fujiko! The posing is dynamic and she radiates pure joy in carrying out her role in the ritual. Your "brother" too is really playing up his part. And yet you can still detect a family bond by her pose - she has a defensive leg stance but her eyes are closed and she is smiling... she trusts this man. And the fact that the kitty is still there tells us this is a familiar if crazy game played by the humans but nothing to fear. It is interesting that the women get to be the ones to cast out the evil. And that it is a alpha male who gets to play the part of the demon. This is a role reversal of traditional gender power that plays out in so many rituals in so many cultures. In western Wiccan tradition 2 February is called Candlemass. It occurs after the winter solstace we celebrate it as a time when light is clearly coming back to the world. The crop god is beginning to stir but is not yet awake. Surely the dates are not a coincidence... although your's varies with the year and that is fascinating in itself. Thank you for sharing this delightful insight into traditional Japanese culture. Your work is a delightful presence here. Oh and that is such a good rhyming joke... lover/brother :-)
ragouc
Interesting scene. Very good POV and pose.
njb2000
If it was not for your explaination I dont know what I would have made of this. Excellently done Love the worried Cat!
ZanderXL
Is an Ogre the same as an Oni as your brother's mask looks like a classic Oni. Excellent tradition and cultural insight. I will have to try this! (could used some good fortune!)
JOELGLAINE
Throwing beans at brother or sisters is old tradition among some families. When I was little, it'd happen at our house every night! LOLOLOLOL Pretty cute stuff. Very good!
qrud
A realistic work, true to nature.
artistheat
Excellent Image and Work
sanzi
楽しくて良い絵ですね（＾＾ 表情がとても良いです。TVまで凝ってますね！
adrie
Wonderful work my dear friend, to let us see your traditions.....excellent done.
Kaartijer
Great work, awesome scene!
mgtcs
Excellent scene, perfect sense of movement gorgeous characters, very well done!**
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent scene!
Valerias
Love your art work and love the glimpse into Japanese culture you write to accompany your art. Please, keep adding such glimpses, I really love reading about your culture and customs! :)
kasalin
Cool and fantastic image. Excellent work !!! Hugs Karin :)
aureagle
Oh really an excellent render!!! :) :) :) Your girl is dashing! :)
Chaosphoto
so, eat a bean for each year of your age if I am correct. I hope you aren't very old :). this is a nice cultural insight as well
DrMcQuark
A wonderful scene and education! Well done!
AureliusdeMercoeur
An excellent well rendered and realistic scene !! Bravo ! It's always interesting to know your customs !!
Rhanagaz
Wonderful to hear and see about traditions in Japan. Thank you for the funny render!