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Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen over Matsushima Bay, known as one of Japan's three most scenic views, off Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind a Ferris wheel at Kasai Rinkai Park in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2023. (Kyodo)

Harvest moon

Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen over Matsushima Bay, known as one of Japan's three most scenic views, off Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023.

Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three scenic spots of Japan. In the bay are islands of various sizes eroded by the waves. The number of islands is said to be 808, but the actual number is about 200. In the photo, islands are seen on this side and the other side and another island is seen in the distance. Pine trees cast shadows over the surface of the sea. People can be seen on the island on this side.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number7‐28‐0]

Matsushima

Matsushima

Matsushima, one of the three scenic spots of Japan. In the bay are islands of various sizes eroded by the waves. A large pine tree stands to the left front of the photo. Over its branches, two small islands can be seen amidst the quiet waves, and three Japanese boats with people can be seen. The photo structure is similar to that of a Japanese-style drawing.==Date:unknown, Place:Matsushima, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number7‐29‐0]