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Camellia Tea Ceremony Jul 8, 2025

The pair fell in love and married, but soon abandoned their duties: cloth went unmade and the cows caused havoc.

In anger Tentei separated them and destroyed any means of crossing the Heavenly River.

But his daughter's sadness forced a compromise...a bridge would appear once a year.

#Tanabata #starfestival #Kyoto

Michael Lyon Jul 7, 2025

✨🌌 Happy Tanabata! 七夕！ 🌌✨

令和7年7月7日
Today, we celebrate Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, a beautiful tradition in Japan that honors the legendary meeting of two lovers—Orihime (the weaver star Vega) and Hikoboshi (the cowherd star Altair)—who are allowed to meet once a year on the 7th day of the 7th month. 🌠

According to the tale, the Milky Way separates the two, and they can only reunite when the skies are clear on this special night. 💫

People celebrate by writing their wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo branches, hoping for dreams to come true. 🎋💭

Whether you’re making a wish or simply enjoying the stars tonight, may your hopes shine brightly. 🌟

#Tanabata #七夕 #StarFestival #JapaneseTraditions #pixelfed #PhotosOfMastodon #マスト写真部 #photography #MilkyWay #astrophotography

Andi Brooks Jul 7, 2025

I am editing an expanded edition of Grace James' 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales. As today is the Tanabata Star Festival, here is Warwick Goble's lovely illustration for the story from the book.
#Tanabata #StarFestival #WarwickGoble #GraceJames #JapaneseFairytales #たなばた #七夕

Michael / マイケル🦁📸Jul 7, 2025

✨ Happy Tanabata! 七夕 🎋 Tonight, we celebrate the meeting of Vega & Altair—two star-crossed lovers reunited once a year. Wishes are written on tanzaku paper & hung on bamboo. May your hopes shine bright tonight. 🌌🌠 #Tanabata #七夕 #StarFestival #WishUponAStar

Michael / マイケル 사자 🦁Jul 7, 2025

✨ Happy Tanabata! 七夕 🎋
Tonight, we celebrate the meeting of Vega & Altair—two star-crossed lovers reunited once a year.
Wishes are written on tanzaku paper & hung on bamboo.
May your hopes shine bright tonight. 🌌🌠
#Tanabata #七夕 #StarFestival #WishUponAStar