Tsukimi - Japan

Long ago in Japan, people believed that the moon was home to a magical rabbit that made mochi—sweet rice cakes—beneath the silver glow of the full moon.

Every autumn, families would gather to celebrate Tsukimi, the moon-viewing festival. They would decorate with susuki (pampas grass) and place offerings of dango (rice dumplings) to honour the harvest and show gratitude to the moon.
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On Tsukimi nights, people would sit together outside, gazing up at the clear, bright moon, sharing stories, and enjoying the beauty of the night sky. It was a time to slow down, appreciate nature, and find peace in the stillness of the night.