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Tsukimi (Moon Viewing)
The Japanese harvest moon festival — viewing the full moon and offering thanks.
📅 September 10🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Tsukimi honors Tsukuyomi, the Shinto moon deity, and gives thanks for the harvest under the full moon of the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The tradition developed a distinctly Japanese aesthetic of quiet contemplation.
✦ How It Is Observed
Displaying silver grass (susuki), moon viewing dango stacked in a pyramid as offerings, sake, autumn vegetables, outdoor moon viewing, poetry gatherings.
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.