People across Japan were treated to a full moon during the mid-autumn festival on Sept. 21 for the first time in eight years. The moon that rises on Aug. 15 on the lunar calendar, equivalent to Sept.

From wolfing down too many mooncakes to rounding up your entire family to marvel at the full moon, there are certain traditions without which the Mid-Autumn Festival simply wouldn’t be the same.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a beloved celebration when families feast together under the full moon. Having been observed for about 3,000 years, the festival originated to give thanks for the fall ...

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival ... “It is a chance for families to gather together, admire the moon and ...