22 September, Wednesday - Mercury day, moon in Pisces (the 15th day)
== the 15th day of eighth lunar month ==
It is not the Full Moon day but we, Asians have been commemorating
the 15th day of 8th lunar month even after the calendar change.
In Japan, we call the day ''15th night day'' or ''Potato Moon day''.
my simple decoration
This is a time of harvest blessings.
Courtesy: Adachi-ward office, Tokyo
Typical decoration for the 15th night,
displaying potatoes, autumn flowers and Japanese pampas grass (susuki).
People eat rice dumplings when praising the beauty of the moon on the day.
How many moons (dumplings) did you eat?
Yes, the dumpling represents the Moon! Food comes first as always.
The rice crop has also begun here.
photo by Noguchi Cooking School
rice flour; 250g hot water 250cc
mix well, make moons and steam the balls about 10 min.
(Not for people who are allergic to rice.)
