Washi paper ornament (Osonae-Mochi) medetai This moon-viewing scene is condensed

This moon-viewing scene is condensed into a compact hanging scroll

making it a meaningful item for celebrations and well-wishes

This type of visual and linguistic puzzle is known as "hanjimono" (wordplay riddles) and gained widespread popularity among the common people during the Edo period

along with rice-based offerings such as mochi and sake

and success

Washi paper ornament (Osonae-Mochi) medetai This moon-viewing scene is condensedDescription Offering mochi, also known as 'Kagami Mochi,' is a traditional round rice cake used for New Year celebrations. It is believed that Toshigami sama, the deity who brings fortune in the new year, sits upon these offered mochi and resides there. Consuming this mochi is thought to bestow strength, wishing for the family's health and safety throughout the year. The mochi's round shape symbolizes completeness, and stacking two pieces signifies