Moon Viewing
The custom of viewing the moon pn August 15th in the lunar calendar was originally introduced from China, and spread among the noble people in the Imperial court during Heian era in Japan.

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Since this time of year is a harvest season, the custom became popular among farmers and other ordinary people in Edo period as an event to pray the full moon for an abundant harvest by offering it dumplings and Japanese pampas grass.

Today, lots of people enjoy ‘the moon viewing’ in many places throughout the country.