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.

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 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 24, 2025 · Tsukimi can be celebrated any night, but it usually refers to the fifteenth night of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, which falls on October 6th in 2025, when the bright full …

Sep 26, 2025 · Explore Tsukimi, Japan’s moon-viewing festival that blends folklore, seasonal foods, ceramics, poetry, and traditions connecting past and present.

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 …

Sep 10, 2025 · Tsukimi literally means “moon viewing,” and it is celebrated in mid-September to early October, when the autumn full moon is at its brightest. The festival has roots in Heian …

Jan 11, 2025 · In mid-autumn, under the full moon, the Japanese come together to celebrate Tsukimi (Japanese Harvest Moon Festival). They enjoy fall treats like dango and chestnuts, as …

Sep 6, 2025 · Tsukimi, Japan’s moon-viewing tradition, is celebrated in mid-September and October with tsukimi dango, susuki grass, and seasonal offerings. This festival honors the …

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 …