Why Do Japanese People Eat Sushi Silently Facing the Same Direction?

In early February, Japan celebrates “Setsubun” (the day before spring). Traditionally, people throw roasted soybeans out the front door shouting “Oni wa Soto! Fuku wa Uchi!” (Devils out! Luck in!). It’s a fun event where fathers often wear demon masks and let their kids throw beans at them to drive away bad spirits.