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　October 1st is "Mid-Autumn Moon" (fifteen nights). In the lunar calendar, autumn is from July to September, and July is divided into early autumn, August is divided into late autumn, and September is divided into late autumn, while Nakashuku refers toold calendar August 15. This time is the best season for moon viewing, with the moon rising at an angle just right to look up in the clear night sky.　　　　　Since ancient times, the connection between the Japanese and the Moon has been very deep, but during the Heian period, a special event called "Mochizuki" brought by the envoy to the Tang Dynasty from China permeated the Heian nobles, and a moon viewing feast was held, which was linked to the crops of the common people, mainly in rural areas, to admire the fifteen nights as a symbol of rich fruit, and to give thanks and prayers to offering.Harvest festival.

From the Sumida River Terrace in Minato Park, Chuo Ward, you can see the bright round "Mezuki" shining above the Okawabata River City Condominiums. By the way, since the phases of the moon are not perfect one month, the mid-autumn moon is not necessarily the full moon, and this year October 2 is the full moon. The "Thirteen Nights" on September 13, old calendar, one step before the full moon, is the second full moon in the month of October 28 this year and October 31st.