Chapter 1
The lunar connection and ancient roots
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Chapter 2
China and Vietnam's Mid-Autumn myths and mooncakes
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Chapter 3
Korea's Chuseok and the celebration of ancestors
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Chapter 4
Japan's Tsukimi and the art of moon viewing
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YOUR GOAL
Master of How Asia celebrates the harvest moon
Ch 4 · Japan's Tsukimi and the art of moon viewing
choko Tsukimi Moon Viewing
Look up at the golden moon, the rabbit is pounding mochi tonight!
choko Match the glowing rabbits to discover how Japan celebrates the autumn harvest moon.
Glossary
tsukimi (noun)
The traditional Japanese custom of honoring and viewing the mid-autumn full moon. Historically, Japanese aristocrats during the Heian period gathered on boats to view the moon's reflection.
The traditional Japanese custom of honoring and viewing the mid-autumn full moon. Historically, Japanese aristocrats during the Heian period gathered on boats to view the moon's reflection.
Quiz
During which historical Japanese period did Tsukimi moon-viewing parties first become popular?
Fun Fact
Moon viewing boat: Heian nobles purposely sat facing away from the moon, admiring its reflection in the dark water below.