A peaceful day spent gardening and getting ready for Tanabata—it’s all about tradition and celebration. 🌿✨ #TraditionalLiving #TanabataFestival #JapaneseCulture ...

Onishi said that Japan has a "very ancient and important festival of Tanabata." According to tradition, on this day the Japanese write their wishes on pieces of paper and hang them on bamboo tree ...

Except for a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has been held annually since 2010 to celebrate the traditional Tanabata festival.

First, they knead wheat flour and shape it into thread-like bundles. Then, they deep fry it in oil. This sweet treat is perfect for the Tanabata star festival!