Tanabata (七夕): The Japanese Festival of Star-Crossed Lovers
Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is one of Japan’s most romantic and symbolic traditional events. Held every year around July 7th, it celebrates the legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi, two celestial lovers who are allowed to meet just once a year. With beautiful decorations and heartfelt wishes, Tanabata invites people of all ages to look up at the stars and dream.