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February brings Setsubun.
Setsubun is a traditional event, passed down to the general public since the Edo period, in which beans are scattered to drive away evil and invite good fortune.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs themed around Setsubun and oni (ogres)! We’ve gathered not only classics like the children’s songs “Mame-maki” and “Oni no Pantsu,” but also songs often sung at kindergartens and nursery schools during Setsubun, as well as Japanese pop songs perfect for listening to on Setsubun.
If you’re especially looking for songs to enjoy with children during Setsubun, be sure to check these out! Let’s make the most of Setsubun and invite good fortune in!
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Setsubun Song: Demons Out, Fortune In! Bean-Throwing Songs to Hear on Setsubun (1–10)
Bean-throwing (Mamemaki)Dōyō jidō
When you think of Setsubun songs, isn’t this the one that comes to mind first? You probably hear it often at kindergarten events or in the Setsubun sections of supermarkets.
It’s a cute song that makes you want to throw beans.
“Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi”—that’s the key phrase of Setsubun.
We are ogres!ONIGAWARA
An uptempo track by ONIGAWARA, the self-proclaimed super J-POP unit, that feels like it packages the frenzy of their live shows as-is.
Closing out their June 2018 album “GAWARA!,” this song also appeared on a release distributed in February of the same year.
True to its title, it uses the motif of ‘oni’ (demons/ogres) while delivering an exuberantly bright message that wholeheartedly affirms everyone gathered there.
The lyrics are packed with cues for call-and-response and clapping, making your body want to move just by listening.
It’s perfect not only as BGM for Setsubun bean-throwing, but anytime you want to pump yourself up and get the crowd going!
bean-throwing (Mamemaki)momokurochan Z
The classic Setsubun song that everyone knows has turned into an extra cute and energetic tune! This track is included on the album “Momoclo-chan Z: Children’s Song Collection,” released in May 2021, and it’s also featured on the educational variety show “Tobidase! Goo Choki Party,” making it a long-time favorite among parents and kids.
Although it’s a traditional song tied to an age-old event, the pop, friendly arrangement gives it a fresh feel.
It’s perfect not only for bean-throwing at home but also for school events and any occasion where everyone wants to get excited together!
Bean-Scattering ParadiseKumari Depāto
This is a pop song that blends the lively chants of the traditional Setsubun festival with the fluttering heart of a girl in love.
Included on the album “Cosmo Department,” released in January 2023, the track was created after a member suggested, “Let’s make a song about Setsubun.” Set to a fast-paced sound produced by Kenta Sakurai and his team, the lyrics celebrate having fun to the fullest while wishing for good health and safety.
Join in—move your body to the music and welcome good fortune with a smile!
Song of the Ehomakiichigo kurabu
With its tremendous impact, this song really pumps you up as a theme song for eating ehōmaki! It’s an original song by Ichigo Club—not a commercial jingle or a nursery rhyme—but it’s incredibly catchy, isn’t it? It sounds like a song kids would love!