[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":10},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f8AdTfCCVWRbATaIlexG_lCSb4MXX_6cV4yFzoASWNTs":3},{"id":4,"createdAt":5,"updatedAt":6,"publishedAt":6,"revisedAt":6,"title":7,"date":8,"body":9},"kq7o9dzdofvt","2026-09-19T11:52:06.861Z","2026-09-24T15:00:08.675Z"," The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival","2026-09-24T15:00:00.000Z","\u003Cp>Today is the Mid-autumn moon festival (Jugoya) , a traditional  autumn event.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2026, the Mid-autumn moon festival (Jugoya) falls on September 25.\u003Cbr>Since the “Jugoya” refers to the moon on the night of the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, the date varies each year in modern times.\u003Cbr>Autumn in the lunar calendar spans from July to September, and since the Mid-Autumn Festival—which falls in the middle of autumn—is a time when the sky is clear and the moon appears at its most beautiful, people began to admire the moon to pray for a bountiful harvest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is also said that the origins of the Jugoya lie in the Chinese “Mid-Autumn Festival,” which was introduced to the aristocracy during the Heian period.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although it was originally a custom exclusive to the aristocracy, it spread to the common people around the Edo period. It evolved into a festival to give thanks for the autumn harvest—combined with celebrations for the harvest of root vegetables—and has been passed down as a traditional event to this day. For this reason, it is also known as the “Imomeigetu.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the Jugoya, three main offerings are made: tsukimi dango (moon-viewing rice dumplings), Japanese pampas grass, and taro or other agricultural produce.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>・\u003Cstrong>Tsukimi Dango\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>　Fifteen round dumplings, symbolizing the full moon, are prepared in honor of the Jugoya. They express gratitude for the harvest and pray for a bountiful harvest in the future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>・\u003Cstrong>Japanese pampas grass\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>　It is considered a vessel for the moon god. Originally, people wanted to offer rice ears, which symbolize a bountiful harvest, but since the rice harvest had not yet taken place, it is said    that they began using Japanese pampas grass, which resembles rice ears.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>・\u003Cstrong>Taro and Other Crops\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>　As the festival is also known as the “Imomeigetu,” people offer taro and other root vegetables, as well as seasonal fruits, to pray for a bountiful autumn harvest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, a long-standing Japanese legend tells of a rabbit pounding mochi (rice cakes) on the moon. For this reason, people enjoy the Moon Viewing Festival in various ways on the Jugoya, such as eating rabbit-themed sweets or decorating their homes with rabbit-themed ornaments.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The weather in Kyoto has become pleasant, and you can now feel the approach of autumn.\u003Cbr>In celebration of the Jugoya, our hotel has also decorated the lobby with moon-viewing displays, Japanese pampas grass, and origami rabbits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Why not come and experience this quintessential autumn tradition for yourself.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",1790521292708]