A white beluga whale blows soybeans at visitors at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, to celebrate Setsubun, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan. /CFP Photo

A white beluga whale wearing a cap with demon horns greets visitors prior to a show celebrating Setsubun. It is believed that ogres will be warded off by throwing soybeans at them and good fortune will then come. /CFP Photo

Sea lion ‘Chen’ paints the Chinese character for "Rooster" at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rooster. /CFP Photo