Large-scale Tanabata festivals are held in many places in Japan, mainly along shopping malls and streets, which are decorated with large, colorful streamers. The most famous Tanabata …

Jul 5, 2021 · What Is Tanabata? Also known as the Star Festival, Tanabata is the quintessential summer festival in Japan, a harbinger of the summer season and a time when children and …

Jul 7, 2025 · This article will take you through the story and origins of Tanabata, how the festival is celebrated in Japan, what major events take place across the country, and how to plan your …

Tanabata (七夕), also known as the "star festival", takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year, when, according to a Chinese legend, the two stars Altair and Vega, which are …

Jul 2, 2025 · Tanabata (七夕), also known as the Star Festival, is celebrated every year on July 7th in most parts of Japan. Based on a romantic legend, it’s a time when people write wishes …

Learn about a celebration of achievements and wishes based on a story about star-crossed lovers. Tanabata 七夕 (Star Festival) occurs on the 7th day of the 7th month. Originating from …

Sep 3, 2025 · Every July, the streets of Japan are filled with colors, decorated bamboos, and thousands of wishes written on paper. It is the Tanabata Festival, also known as the festival of …

What is “Tanabata”? Tanabata “七夕” is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on July 7th. It commemorates the meeting of two star-crossed lovers, Orihime (the Weaver Princess) and …

Tanabata is a Japanese festival that celebrates the meeting of two lovers who are separated by the Milky Way and can only see each other once a year. On this day, people write their wishes …

Feb 20, 2025 · Every year on July 7th (or August 7th in some regions), people across Japan celebrate this romantic event with colorful decorations, wishes written on tanzaku (paper …