Beside the moon, the venus is shinning.
It is said that there live rabbits on the moon.
This is the legend known widely in Asia.
Early in this month, on the Harvest Moon, Usakichi Tsukino (A fictitious name. 43 years old. Shimogyo district.) witnessed a scene that proved the legend true.
He drew a picture of what he saw. (below)
What's going on on the moon?
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Chžshž no Meiguetsu
On the15th day of the 8 th month of the year in the lunar calendar,
we enjoy a wonderful view of Chžshž no Meiguetsu, the Harvest Moon.
Chžshž no Meiguetsu of this year was seen on 18 October.
Did you enjoy it?
Chžshž no Meiguetsu of this year
above Higashi-yama mountains of eastern Kyoto.
Back Number Paradise!!