the first day of autumn, and the harvest moon tonight.
in Japan, we have traditionally celebrated this special full moon called "chu-shu no meigetsu".
the literally meaning is "mid sutumn full moon" since according to the old, lunar calender, around this time of the year is right in the middle of autumn.
and the angle between the sun and the moon is supposed to be perfect to watch and appreciate the moon as well as drier air, so people believe that this is the most beautiful full moon in a year.
how people celebrate?
eating seasonal produce like kabocha, sweet potato, and of course, newly harvested rice...and drinking sake, read poem, and watch the moon.
sometimes put a bowl of water, then appreciate the reflection of the moon.
how would you like to cerebrate?
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We went out last night to pick up a new bag of rice! While we were out, we saw the moon in all her glory- beautiful.
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