A monk writes fuku (happiness) and kotobuki (congratulation) by kanji word on masu, a square wooden measuring cup, at Daiichi-in temple in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture on January 22, 2019. Masu have been used to measure rice in Japan during the feudal period. People scatter roasted soybeans to drive demons away at the Bean Throwing Festival, on the last day of winter in the traditional lunar calendar. Approximately, 3,000 masu will be made until February 3rd. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )