Tukimi

VOL.28

September 2025

Tukimi

Tukimi

Tsukimi – Japan’s Moon-Viewing Tradition


In Japan, the custom of admiring the beauty of the autumn moon has continued for more than a thousand years. The most famous night is called Fifteenth Night, which was originally based on the old lunar calendar once used in Japan. On today’s calendar, it usually falls in September or October, when the full moon is considered the brightest and most beautiful of the year.
The tradition began among the nobility of the Heian period (794–1185) and later spread to the wider public, becoming a beloved seasonal event that is still enjoyed today.


Tukimi

The Moon Rabbit

In Japan, people often say that when you look at the full moon, you can see the shape of a rabbit pounding rice to make mochi. Unlike the Western idea of a “man in the moon,” the Japanese imagination has long pictured a gentle “moon rabbit.”The image of the rabbit making mochi is closely tied to autumn harvests and the custom of Tsukimi, symbolizing wishes for prosperity and happiness.Even today, children enjoy searching for the rabbit in the moon’s patterns, and rabbit motifs often appear in seasonal sweets and crafts. The vision of a small rabbit working under the soft glow of the moon continues to charm people of all ages.

What's in this box

  • Kamakura Hakuto Hangetsu

    Kamakura Hakuto Hangetsu

    This seasonal sweet captures the fresh aroma of ripe white peaches in a light cream, sandwiched between crisp, thin wafers shaped like a half-moon. The surface is embossed with a rabbit motif, a nod to the Japanese legend that a rabbit lives on the moon. Connected to the tradition of moon-viewing.

  • Tsuki Madoka

    Tsuki Madoka

    Tsuki Madoka is a refined Japanese rice cracker delicately glazed with Wasanbon, a traditional premium sugar prized for its smooth and mellow sweetness. The cracker has a light, crisp texture and an elegant flavor that never feels too heavy.

  • Morimocha Mangetsu Hojicha

    Morimocha Mangetsu Hojicha

    This special hojicha is made from fresh tea leaves handpicked during the autumn full moon and carefully roasted to bring out their natural flavor. The variety of tea changes each year, as the harvest depends on the timing of the full moon, giving every batch its own unique character.

  • Amamame Kintoki

    Amamame Kintoki

    Kintoki beans, a classic variety of kidney beans in Japan, are known for their tender texture and naturally mild sweetness. In this confection, the beans are slowly simmered and lightly coated with sugar, creating a traditional Japanese sweet called Amanatto (candied beans).

  • Mumaru Boro

    Mumaru Boro

    Mumaru is a simple yet delightful snack inspired by traditional Japanese boro cookies. Made with just a few basic ingredients, this snack has a light and crunchy texture that people of all ages enjoy. The packaging features a playful take on ichimatsu checkered patterns and traditional Japanese motifs, giving it a distinctly Japanese feel.

  • Castella Pudding Premium Chocolat

    Castella Pudding Premium Chocolat

    Castella Pudding Premium Chocolat is a rich and smooth pudding made from Nagasaki's premium "Taiyo Egg" eggs. The deep richness of the chocolate sauce and the crispy texture and sweetness of the secret "pomelo sugar" add a special flavor.

  • Tokyo Tama Yuzu Warabi

    Tokyo Tama Yuzu Warabi

    This confection is a refined Japanese sweet made with locally grown yuzu from the western outskirts of Tokyo. Its smooth, jelly-like texture pairs beautifully with the refreshing citrus aroma and gentle tartness of yuzu. You can enjoy it chilled.

  • Tsuki no Ka

    Tsuki no Ka

    Tsuki no Ka is a golden, moon-shaped manju with a soft and gentle taste. It is filled with a smooth milk-based sweet paste made with fresh cream from Hokkaido, a region famous for its dairy. Wrapped in a moist outer layer, this confection offers a mellow sweetness and tender texture, creating a comforting flavor that many enjoy.

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