2026-09

September is coming to an end.At the beginning of the month,it still felt like summer.But now,the evening air is cooler,and the days are getting shorter.Dragonflies, autumn clouds,susuki grass, moon viewing,and sanma.Looking back,Sakura and Sumire realizethat autumn had quietly arrived.

Sanma (Pacific saury) is a familiar autumn fish in Japan.Its Japanese name is written as 「秋刀魚」.But why does the kanji include 「刀」,the character for “sword”?Sakura and Sumire compare sanma with tachiuoand explore the meaning behind the name.

After moon viewing,Sakura looks at the leftover dangoand asks a simple question:“Why are tsukimi dango round?”Their round shape is connected to the moon,and to feelings of gratitudefor the season and the autumn harvest.A gentle story about the meaning behind tsukimi dango.

Sakura and Sumire talk about the moonafter yesterday’s moon viewing.In Japan,the patterns on the moon are often imagined as a rabbit.But does it really look like one? 🐇A gentle story about moon watching,an old stargazing memory,and how people see shapes in the moon.

Tomorrow is Jūgoya.Sakura says,“Let’s enjoy moon viewing. 😊”With dango, susuki grass,and hopes for a clear night,Sakura and Sumire look forward to this autumn tradition.