(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)
Hundreds gathered near Misawa for the annual Tanabata festival known for its beautiful streamers and colorful decorations.
The festival from July 26-28 marked the reunion of two stars, Vega and Altair. According to the legend with Chinese origins, the two stars are separated by the Milky Way and only reunite once a year on July 7.
All over Japan, cities, towns and communities will celebrate the romantic Tanabata with lots of fun activities, festival foods and games.
Though it is usually held on the seventh day of the seventh month, some regions including Aomori, Sendai and Akita celebrate it in accordance with old lunar calendar’s date which this year falls on Aug. 10.
Misawa City’s festival was held at the Omachi Shopping Arcade and featured many beautiful decorations, food booths and live performances. Though the weather was not optimal, many made their way to the area to enjoy the annual festivities.
More about Tanabata, check out here.
(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)
(Photo by Yoshihito Morita)
