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Japanese House: Haiku about the Big Autumn Moon

  • 05 Sep 2017
  • 30 Sep 2017
  • Boston Children's Museum, Japanese House, 308 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210

お月見と俳句 Make your own Haiku about the Big Autumn Moon!

September 5 - September 30, 2017
11:10AM - 1:50PM

Boston Children's Museum, Japanese House,
308 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210


Haiku is one form of traditional poetry, practiced in Japan for hundreds of years. What makes a haiku? There are a total of 17 syllables (five, seven, and five syllables), and at least one word in a haiku should refer to the season.

Sample haiku by Museum staff, inspired by the Mid-Autumn Moon:
Big September moon
Beautiful, bright, and orange
Hanging low and large

In the Japanese House, learn about the custom of Mid-Autumn Moon celebrations in Japan and Tsuki-usagi (a rabbit in the moon) and write your own haiku to appreciate the autumn season.

During the busy days, they will have the guided tours of the Japanese House to accommodate the crowds. During the busy times, they will not have the activity in the Japanese House in order to accommodate the crowds.

Japanese House has limited hours. Please check the specific hours on the day of your visit.

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