Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon) · Worksheet 1
Read the story. 英文を読もう。
1In autumn, many Japanese people look up at the moon not once, but twice. The first time is Jugoya, the famous harvest moon night. About one month later comes Jusanya, the night of the thirteenth moon. In 2026, Jusanya is on October 23. Its date moves every year, because it follows the old moon calendar.
2Jugoya came from China, but Jusanya started in Japan. Old records say that a retired emperor held a moon party on this night in the year 919. People at the party enjoyed poems, and he praised the moon as the best of all. Later, the custom spread to ordinary people.
3Here is a strange fact. The moon on Jusanya is never full. One side is still a little thin. So why do people celebrate the thirteenth night and not the fifteenth? Many stories try to explain it, but nobody knows for sure. One old book gave a reason about the stars. But scientists say it does not match the real sky. It has been a small mystery for more than 1,000 years.
4On Jusanya, families put chestnuts and beans next to rice dumplings by the window. That is why it is also called the Chestnut Moon or the Bean Moon. Long ago, people said it was bad luck to see only one of the two moons. So if you saw the first moon, don't forget to look up again about a month later!
Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon) · Worksheet 2
Choose the best answer. 正しいものを選ぼう。
What is the main idea of the reading?
When did the first Jusanya party happen, according to old records?
What is strange about the moon on Jusanya?
Why is Jusanya called the Chestnut Moon?
In the dialogue, what does Lucy teach Daiki?
Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon) · Worksheet 3
Words & phrases. 単語のれんしゅう。
The Chestnut Moon
On a cool night in (1) , Grandma and I sat by the (2) . We put rice (3) on a plate. Next to them, we put roasted (4) and green (5) . "Look!" said Grandma. The (6) was bright, but one side was a little (7) . "It is not full yet, but it is still beautiful," she said.
Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon) · Worksheet 4
Read the clues and fill in the puzzle. ヒントを読んで、クロスワードを完成させよう。
Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon) · Worksheet 5
Find the hidden words. かくれた単語を探そう（→ ↓ ↘ ↗）。
Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon) · Worksheet 6
Collect the letters on the right path. What is the secret word? 正しい道の文字を集めると、ひみつの言葉になるよ。
Secret word:
Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon) · Worksheet 7
On a moon-viewing night, I want to eat ______ because ______.
If I gave the moon on Jusanya a new English name, it would be the ______ Moon because ______.
Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon) · Worksheet 8
Trace the words. Then color the picture! なぞって書こう。絵に色を塗ろう。
Draw your Jusanya (The 13th Night Moon)! 十三夜の絵を描こう。