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Tanabata 2025: Japan Star Festival Guide
January 7, 20256 min read
Celebrate Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival on July 7th, with wishes on tanzaku, bamboo decorations, and romantic legends.
Tanabata: The Star Festival
Tanabata (七夕) is the Japanese Star Festival celebrated on July 7th. It's based on a romantic legend of two star-crossed lovers who meet once a year.
Tanabata 2025
The Legend
The story of Orihime (weaving princess) and Hikoboshi (cow herder):
Traditional Customs
Tanzaku Wishes
Write wishes on colorful paper strips:
Bamboo Decorations
Elaborate displays feature:
Major Festivals
Sendai Tanabata
Japan's most famous:
Other Celebrations
Tanabata Foods
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