The Tanabata legend tells of two lovers, Hikoboshi (Altair star) and Orihime (Vega star), who are separated by the “river of the heavens” (Milky Way). They are allowed to meet once a year, on the night of July 7.
This year, we went to the Shiramine Jingu shrine to enjoy the Tanabata Festival celebrations. Dances were performed by a group of young girls with beautiful costumes.
