# Autumn and Mid-Autumn cultural celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/autumn-and-mid-autumn-cultural-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-09-12T03:50:05.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

Cultural and seasonal celebrations are taking place across Japan and the United States. In Japan, activities include Mid-Autumn Festival themed food events at Pancho and Tobu Department Store, a Hokkaido product fair in Kanazawa, and celestial observation events in Chiba. Shinto shrines are also preparing for annual autumn festivals, such as Nomi Tenmangu, which will feature portable shrine processions and various dance performances, and Kagoshima Gokoku Shrine, which will host Shinto rituals and historical lectures.

In the United States, the 11th New Century Moon Festival is scheduled for September in Deerpark, New York, highlighting traditional Chinese culture and Asian cuisine.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Japanese shrines announce upcoming autumn festivals and ceremonies

Shinto shrines in Japan, including Nomi Tenmangu and Kagoshima Gokoku Shrine, are hosting annual autumn festivals featuring traditional rituals, dances, and commemorative lectures.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-shrines-announce-upcoming-autumn-festivals-and-ceremonies

### 2026-09-12: Seasonal Mid-Autumn and autumn festivals held across Japan and New York

Various seasonal and cultural celebrations, including Mid-Autumn Festival food festivals and celestial observation events, are taking place across Japan and New York.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moon-festival-at-new-century-to-host-asian-food-and-culture-celebration-in-new-york

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