What is the Japanese moon-viewing festival called?

How Asia celebrates the harvest moon

Chapter 1

The lunar connection and ancient roots

Chapter 2

China and Vietnam's Mid-Autumn myths and mooncakes

Chapter 3

Korea's Chuseok and the celebration of ancestors

Chapter 4

Japan's Tsukimi and the art of moon viewing

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Master of How Asia celebrates the harvest moon

Ch 4 · Japan's Tsukimi and the art of moon viewing
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Look up at the golden moon, the rabbit is pounding mochi tonight!

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choko The modern Tsukimi menu and the egg yolk craze

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Susuki grass and its protective spiritual power

choko Pampas grass is displayed during Tsukimi to ward off evil spirits.

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The simple beauty of Tsukimi dango pyramids

choko Rice dumplings are stacked in a precise pyramid to honor the moon.

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Tsukimi Glow Bunny or Little Moon Bunny? Tsukimi is
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choko Match the glowing rabbits to discover how Japan celebrates the autumn harvest moon.

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Fun Fact

Moon viewing boat: Heian nobles purposely sat facing away from the moon, admiring its reflection in the dark water below.

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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.
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Gossip

Would you try a fast-food hamburger topped with a moon-like egg yolk?

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Quiz

What is the Japanese term for the traditional moon-viewing festival?

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During which historical Japanese period did Tsukimi moon-viewing parties first become popular?

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Quiz

Exactly how many Tsukimi dango are stacked in the traditional offering pyramid?

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What animal is said to pound mochi rice cakes on the moon in Japanese folklore?

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Quiz

What ingredient is added to modern Japanese fast food to make it a 'Tsukimi' dish?

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Quiz

What plant is traditionally displayed during Tsukimi to represent rice ears?

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Quiz

What other seasonal food is commonly offered alongside dango during Tsukimi?

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How did Heian period nobles traditionally view the moon during parties?

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