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Ebisu: The Lucky God of Fishermen

A Statue of Ebisu in Kochi

The picture below is a member of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi-fuku-jin). His name is Ebisu-sama. He looks really happy with a big smile. When you search for his image on the internet, he always seems happy, to the point…

Tsukimi: Japan’s Moon Viewing Festival

Drawing of a Japanese couple viewing the bright full moon overlooking a city.

Tsukimi/Otsukimi (月見/お月見), also known as Jugoya (fifteenth night), is a traditional Japanese moon-viewing festival that takes place every autumn to celebrate and gaze upon the beauty of the full moon. This centuries-old tradition is still observed today on the 15th…