Tsukimi
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Tsukimi or Otsukimi, meaning, "moon-viewing", are Japanese festivals honoring the autumn moon, a variant of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The celebration of the full moon typically takes place on the 15th
Festival offerings: Tsukimi dango (left), susuki grass (middle) and chestnuts (right)
Tsukimi dango, rice dumplings eaten during the festival
Tsukimi udon, from Kyoto
Dango
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Dango is a Japanese dumpling made with regular rice flour and glutinous rice flour. They are usually made in round shapes, and three to five pieces are served on a skewer, which is called kushi-dango.
Tsukimi
…lunisolar month. Tsukimi traditions include displaying decorations made from Japanese pampas grass (susuki) and eating rice dumplings called Tsukimi dango in order to celebrate the beauty of the Moon. Seasonal produce are also displayed as offerings to the Moon. Sweet potatoes are offered to the full moon…
Mitarashi dango
Yaki dango being prepared
Mitarashi dango, covered with sugar and soy sauce
Various dango being sold at a store