Alcohol to enjoy on long autumn nights

The long nights and the fact that the nights feel longer as autumn deepens is called ``long autumn nights.''

The longest night of the year is the ``winter solstice,'' and the ``autumn solstice'' refers to the short period of time from when the sun rises until it sets, which is the period between ``first autumn'' and ``winter solstice'' in the lunar calendar. is.

The weather is pleasant during the long autumn nights, and you can spend your time peacefully and slowly.

There is also a custom of viewing the moon on such autumn nights.

``Jugoya no Tsuki'' and ``Chukau no Harvest Moon'' are commonly used, and ``Jugoya no Tsuki'' and ``Chautum no Harvest Moon'' are used almost interchangeably, but Jugoya is the night of the 15th day of every month in the lunar calendar. The term ``Chushu no Harvest Moon'' refers to the custom of viewing the moon on the 15th night of the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.

According to the lunar calendar, July, August, and September are considered autumn, and the middle day of August 15th is mid-autumn, and the moon that rises on that night is called ``mid-autumn moon.''

Furthermore, the moon is said to be the most beautiful around this time, which is why it has come to be known as the ``Harvest Moon.''

By the way, 2023 is September 29th (Friday).

Speaking of moon viewing, the mid-autumn harvest moon ``Jugoya'' is widely popular, but there are also other moon-viewing events called ``Jusanya'' and ``Tokanya.'' .
The three moon viewings on the 15th night, 13th night, and 10th night are collectively known as ``Sangsuki viewing.''

August 15th of the lunar calendar → The new calendar is usually from mid-September to early October
Jugoya (mid-autumn harvest moon, potato harvest moon)
A day to pray for a bountiful harvest this fall.

September 13th on the lunar calendar → October on the new calendar
Thirteenth Night (Later Tsuki, Mamengetsu, Kurinatsuki)
A day to give thanks for this year's harvest.

October 10th of the lunar calendar → The new calendar is usually in early November
10th night (three moons, 10th day of harvest, scarecrow, old radish)
It's a day to pray for a rich harvest in the coming year by offering rice cakes and other items.

By the way, viewing the moon only on either the 15th or 13th night is called ``Katamizuki,'' and is considered bad luck. It is said that good things will happen when the weather clears up.

In honor of such a beautiful autumn night with a moon on it, we would like to introduce sake with the word "moon" on it.

How about enjoying a long night of reading or art with a glass of Japanese sake?