The summer tale of Tanabata
Tanabata, ("Evening of the seventh"), also known as the Star Festival, is a Japanese festival originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival. It celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega and Altair respectively).
The night of Tanabata is a romantic moment, and in recent years it seems to be recognised as lover's day.On the evening of July 7 every year, wishes are wrapped in strips on bamboo leaves, and people have custom of praying to the stars.
Join the crowd in Azabu-Juban Noryo-matsuri
The "Azabu-Juban Fuza Festival" won the first place of 2016 summer festival. Almost 300.000 stalls lined up in the Azabu Juban shopping area where about 150,000 people visit each year. In the evening, the lanterns are lit throughout the town which change the atmosphere completely. The stalls sells local goods, crafts, and special products, even famous shops can be found in this place which makes Azabu-Juban different from other matsuri. At the special stage, events such as story telling and music as well as traditional musical accompaniment are hold. This matsuri can be enjoyed by both adults, and children. Join the excitement of the Azabu Juban's matsuri this summer.
