Harvest Moon is a farm simulation role-playing video game series published by Natsume Inc.

Previously, Natsume Inc. published the series Bokujō Monogatari in North America under the title Harvest Moon.

[2] The name "Harvest Moon" was originally used for the series created by Marvelous known in Japan as Bokujō Monogatari (牧場物語, lit.

At that time, Natsume Inc. maintained the rights to the name Harvest Moon when Marvelous announced that it would have its subsidiary, Xseed Games, take over North American distribution.

[2] Because of this, Xseed began localizing the series in North America under the title Story of Seasons, beginning with the release of the game of the same name.