The Rabbit is a beloved favorite of the Japanese, well entrenched in myth and culture. The rabbit is considered a symbol of longevity and has a strong association with the Moon. (Where we see a Man in the Moon, the Japanese see a Rabbit in the Moon, pounding Mochi Rice Cakes!) The Rabbit is soft spoken and gracious, kind and sensitive, graceful and elegant. He is well liked by people, and generally avoids conflict. Rabbit years: 1903 1915 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999