Tsukimi Dango Calculator Widget

Tsukimi Dango Calculator

Calculate the traditional number of Tsukimi Dango (moon viewing dumplings) to prepare for the Japanese autumn Moon Viewing Festival, based on lunar phase and desired serving size.

Inputs

Number of Celebrants:

Lunar Phase for Offering: Full Moon (Jugo-ya - 15th Night) Full Moon (Jusan-ya - 13th Night) New Moon (Simpler Offering) Other Phases

Desired Dango Size: Medium Small (More Dango per person) Large (Fewer Dango per person)

Result

Total Recommended Dango:

0

Frequently Asked Questions

Tsukimi Dango are traditional Japanese rice dumplings specifically made for Tsukimi (moon viewing) festivals. They are typically arranged in a pyramid shape as an offering to the autumn moon, symbolizing prosperity and a good harvest.

The number of dango traditionally offered corresponds to the specific night of the moon viewing. The most common is 15 (Jugo-ya, the 15th night of the 8th lunar month) or 13 (Jusan-ya, the 13th night of the 9th lunar month), symbolizing the age of the moon or the number of days until the full moon. Simpler offerings might use fewer dango.

While the base traditional stack (e.g., 15 for Jugo-ya) remains fixed, the "Desired Dango Size" input influences the additional dango recommended per celebrant for consumption. Smaller dango mean more are recommended, and larger dango mean fewer, balancing the overall portion size for your gathering.