The Soma Nomaoi festival in Fukushima Prefecture includes a dynamic display of horsemanship that recalls Japan’s samurai ...

July 7 is Tanabata, the Star Festival based on the ... the column provides useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture.

22. In Tanabata, Japanese pray that a cowherd and a weaver, lovers separated in mythology by the Milky Way, can meet at least once a year, on July 7. The cowherd is represented by Altair in the ...

Millions of wishes at the Sendai Tanabata Festival About two million people were involved in the three-day festival that featured decorations containing wishes for the reconstruction of the ...