Tsukimi means nothing more than “looking at the moon.” But the Japanese custom of holding special moon-viewing parties, in autumn in particular, dates back over a thousand years.

Tsukimi dango will also be available for attendees to enjoy at the Oct. 11 event. The dango are often shaped and colored to resemble the moon — a common snack eaten to celebrate the occasion.

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Tsukimi dango are unique in that after they are prepared, they are arranged on a decorative altar before being consumed while viewing the full moon. Typically, 15n dango are used to create a ...

Families gather to eat Tsukimi Dango, a white, spherical rice cake, along with fresh fruit and taro. These foods, along with wine, are left out as offerings while celebrants take time to observe ...