Asian Geographic

Jul 7

-

japan

Traditiona­lly said to be the only day deity lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet across the Milky Way, this festival celebrated all over Japan since 755 is related to the Qixi Festival (commonly known as Chinese Valentine’s Day). During Tanabata, you will see strips of colourful paper decoration­s representi­ng wishes hung on trees, buildings and other structures across the country.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Australia