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A person holding up a yellow omamori.

Omamori: The Traditional Japanese Good Luck Charm

In Japan, daily life often blends tradition with modern convenience. You might walk past a vending machine right after visiting a centuries-old shrine. One tradition that has stayed strong over the years is the use of omamori—Japan’s beloved good luck charms.

A full moon during the Japanese film festival.

Moon Festival 2025: Japan’s Great Mid-Autumn Event

Every autumn, people in Japan gather to honor the moon. This tradition is called tsukimi (moon viewing). The festival mixes natural beauty, poetry, folklore, and tasty seasonal foods into one glowing celebration. It began long ago as a harvest ritual.

An Japanese art piece featuring a full moon tsukimi dango and a rabbit.

Japanese Moon Art: Beautiful Lunar Themes in Iconic Works!

The moon is vital in Japanese culture; it symbolizes change, mystery, and peace. Poetry, folklore, and festivals draw from the nation’s long history with the lunar cycle. Artists across the centuries have used it as inspiration. Some simply tried to capture its beauty or explain its deeper meaning. Japanese moon art in particular captures this.

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