Tsukimi (月見) or Otsukimi (お月見), meaning, " moon-viewing", are Japanese festivals honoring the autumn moon, a variant of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Jan 11, 2025 · Tsukimi Dango (月見団子) is the most traditional food associated with Tsukimi. They are small, round, white dumplings made of rice. Unlike Mitarashi Dango which are …

Sep 13, 2024 · Japan’s tradition of tsukimi (or otsukimi), which literally means moon-viewing, commonly occurs during the full moon in September. People, often dressed in a yukata, gather …

Sep 19, 2018 · Autumn moon viewing, or tsukimi, has long been a popular pastime in Japan. Traditionally it was a way of expressing gratitude for a good harvest and hopes for similar …

Sep 5, 2024 · Tsukimi, also called Otsukimi or Jugoya, literally means “moon viewing” or “looking at the moon”. Like the hanami of spring and koyo of autumn, this Japanese festival honors a …

Feb 4, 2025 · Tsukimi (月見), also known as Otsukimi (お月見), is a traditional mid-autumn moon (月) viewing (見) festival in Japan that brought over from China during the Heian period (794 …

Sep 5, 2024 · Tsukimi, which means “viewing the moon,” is a key custom during Chūshū no Meigetsu. The tradition of moon viewing became popular during the Heian period, influenced …

Jul 17, 2025 · Tsukimi is the Japanese term for “moon viewing.” It comes from the kanji characters 月, meaning “moon,” and 見, meaning “to watch.” You might also see the honorific …

Jun 17, 2025 · In 2025, Tsukimi, Japan's Moon Festival, is on October 6 (Monday), the night of the Harvest Moon. Read on to learn what people do on this day in Japan and the special food …

Sep 20, 2024 · Rooted in both spiritual and seasonal appreciation, Tsukimi is a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration of nature's beauty. Tsukimi's roots can be traced back to Japan's …