kenleewrites in 日本

Tsukimi (月見), literally moon-viewing, refers to Japanese festivals honoring the autumn moon. Think of it as a Japanese version of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.

Tsukimi parties usually happen between September and October. During this period, Mcdonalds Japan will start selling their Tsukimi Burgers. Kinda like an offspring of an egg mcmuffin and a chesseburger. Rabbits always appear when Mcdonalds promote their Tsukimi Burger. This is intentional because the Japanese of long ago, when they looked at the moon, they saw the silhouette of a rabbit from the dark and bright areas of the moon. What was the rabbit doing? He appeared to be making rice cakes!

I didn’t have a rice cake, but I had myself a moon cake last night. How about you? Yeap, they do sell moon cakes here in Japan too. The one I had didn’t have an egg core… maybe I’ll go shopping for some more tonight!

Weather in Japan this week is pretty wet. Luckily I managed to get a clear shot of the moon’s arse… or maybe it’s her belly button? ^^. Click here for a fuller picture and determine for yourself.