Tanabata – Conscience-weaving under Summer Stars
Posted by Terry Boardman on Jul 1, 2012 in east west issues | 0 comments by Terry Boardman May 1998 The Tanabata (or “Loom”) Festival has grown greatly in popularity since the end of World War II. In 1996 the first All Japan Tanabata Summit was held in Sendai when representatives from 25 municipalities which hold Tanabata festivals got together to discuss the significance of the festival in Japanese history and its future...read more
