I went to an お月見(Otsukimi), or moon-viewing tonight. An otsukimi is traditionally a festival to honor the autumn moon. Too bad it was cloudy and raining. >.< But it was very beautiful. It was held at a wonderful park in Shirakawa. Candles lined the walkways, and magical lanterns with images of rabbits, and fall leaves floated on the deeply black pond. Lights were used sparcely to highlight a beautiful waterfall here, or an exquisite momiji (Japanese maple) tree there. (They had some momiji as gifts at the front, but when I returned they were all taken.)
The main event was held in a teahouse next to the lake, the front door adorned with the usual pampas grass decoration of otsukimi. My ticket entitled me to a matcha tea and a mochi treat. I enjoyed both while watching the lanterns float by.
I was also treated to a violin and harp musical performance. It was beautiful to hear live music, even though at the same time sitting seiza (Japanese style) became quite painful in the little room.
I had a beautiful time, it just was lonely. No matter how fun the experience may be, alone is after all alone. And it is not that I was in need of a friend. I needed that special person far away from me.
After the otsukimi, I went for some dinner, because I didn't yet feel like returning home. I had some marvelous tiramisu. That made me happy. Going out to my car, I caught sight of the lake in the larger park surrounding the otsukimi park. It was a beautiful, rich black at this time of night. I wish I could have walked into its waters. The wind picked up and it started to drizzle. And I went home.
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