These are the Best Nine of 2025. 1️⃣The rise-up steps at Atago Shrine 2️⃣3️⃣Kakigori fortune slips and yo-yo omikuji at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine 4️⃣Tanabata at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine 5️⃣Hydrangeas at cafe andon 6️⃣The great torii and pinwheels at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 7️⃣Enmusubi wind chimes at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 8️⃣9️⃣Sea bream omikuji at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Thank you for all your support in 2025. I look forward to your continued support in 2026. 😊

Photographed on August 7, 25. It is the Tanabata Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Since the festival is held according to the lunar calendar, it is Tanabata one month late.

Photographed on July 3, 25. It is the night Light up of Tokyo Daijingu Tanabata. 🎋

Photographed on July 3, 25. Light up of the Tanabata decorations of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. Today, it's Tanabata. 🎋

Photographed on July 3, 25. It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. The light shines on the Hanachozu water and it is very beautiful.

Photographed on July 3, 25. It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. Hanachozu at night is also very beautiful.

Photographed on July 3, 25. It is the Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky" of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. I took a picture of the Light up at night. 🎋

Photographed on July 3, 25. It is a Tanabata decoration of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. 🎋

Photographed on July 3, 25. Tokyo Daijingu Shrine, Tanabata "Sparkling Hanachozu in the Sky". Until July 8th. Light up until 9 o'clock at night.

Photographed on July 3, 25. I had an And at Iidabashi, and before that, I Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. The Tanabata decorations were stunning. 🎋 Precincts around half past seven in the morning.

[July 7th] is Tanabata 🎋🌌 In front of the central community center in Morotsuka Village, they made strips of paper with wishes and origami Cute chicks are decorated 🌟 with bamboo Just looking at it makes my heart warm 😊 Why don't you write a wonderful wish? 💫

We’re holding the Collaboration Hoshi Festival again this year. Collaboration Hoshi Festival Date and Time: Sunday, July 6, 2025, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM Location: JR Mihama Station and Roadside Station Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori Event Highlights ★Mihama Station Entrance★ Fun Corner (Mikata Five Lakes Junior Chamber) Fish Catching Game (Giinchanz) Can Button and Keychain Making (Japan Atomic Energy Agency) Charcoal, Eggs, Herbal Tea, and More (Sugahama Wakuwaku Cooperative) Kimchi and Korean Pancakes (jeon) (Tamachan) Blueberries and More (Rosemary Association) Handmade Creations (Hoshizora no Tamatebako) ★Mihama Station Waiting Room★ Café and More (Yume Fuusen) Bead Accessories (Atelier Chiga) Smart Ball Game (Honobono Kazoku Imai) ★Roadside Station Hamabiyori★ Fried Chicken and Yakisoba Mini Festival Stalls Food Trucks (YouViVa Mihama) ★Seedling Distribution★ 10:00 and 12:00 — two sessions Location: Mihama Station Entrance (Kansai Electric Power Mihama Power Station) ★Flower Seedling Giveaway★ From 9:30 AM — first 100 people Location: Mihama Station Entrance (ObamaLine Flower-Loving Women’s Group) ★Raffle★ From 12:30 PM Collect three purchase support tickets from vendor booths and exchange them for one raffle ticket (Mihama Station Front Event Executive Committee) Seedling Distribution 10:00 and 12:00 (two sessions) Flower Seedling Giveaway From 9:30 AM — first 100 people

Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture "Tanabata Picture Festival" It is said that it began when a princess who was "initiated" by the Takashi family of Kyoto, the seventh generation of the Satake Minamike family of Akita Domain, entrusted her Township and unrequited feelings for Kyoto to a five-colored strip of paper and decorated it with green bamboo.

Rousokuda-se August 7 is Tanabata Day in Hokkaido. In Nishiokoppe Village, children parade through the village, and it’s a day when they receive sweets instead of candles! “Bring out the candles—bring them out!” When they arrive at houses that have prepared treats, the children sing in unison. Since this event happens only once a year, they started out singing a little shyly. Watching parents clap along and sing with them help raise the energy. As more sweets are collected, their singing grows livelier. At the final stop, the elementary school, they sing at the top of their lungs and get fireworks! Even after walking for more than an hour, the children’s energy is remarkable. They go wild over sparklers and aerial fireworks. While parading through town, junior high students carry bags of candy, and older elementary children walk hand in hand with those from the nursery. It was a soothing night to witness those scenes. #Nishiokoppe Village #Rousokuda-se #elementary school #PTA #What they want are sweets #Tanabata #August 7 #Hokkaido

Photographed 8/10/24. At the Kawagoe Hachimangu Tanabata Festival, it is the village kagura "Heavenly Eagle Bridge" by the Ume Plum Bowl. Orihime and Hikosei are dancing.

Photographed 8/10/24. At the Kawagoe Hachimangu Tanabata Festival, it is the village kagura "Heavenly Eagle Bridge" by the Ume Plum Bowl. Hikosei appeared.

Photographed 8/10/24. At the Kawagoe Hachimangu Tanabata Festival, it is the village kagura "Heavenly Eagle Bridge" by the Ume Plum Bowl. There was also an explanation, and the scene was easy to understand. I filmed the scene where Orihime dances so that you can see the whole thing.

The "Sendai Tanabata Festival" is held from August 6th ~ 8th every year. It is famous nationwide as one of the summer festivals in Tohoku. 2024 was also successfully held in.

This is the approach to the temple of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine today. The Tanabata decorations are vivid. 🎋

Taken on 24 years and 71 days. It is a Tanabata decoration of Unicus Kawagoe and a very cute chalk art of Fukumitsu Tomoko Mr./Ms.. 🎋🐬🪼

Photographed 8/5/24. It is a Tanabata decoration of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is said that the Tanabata festival will be held on August 7th, which is a month late.

Photographed 7/25/24. It is the Yatagarasu of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine and the Tanabata decoration.

Generally, Tanabata is on July 7th, but did you know that in Hokkaido it is August 7th, one month later? So, just inside the main entrance of New Otani Inn Sapporo, there is ✨ a bamboo decoration until August 7th We have 🎋 received many requests from visitors If you visit the museum by August 7th, please decorate your request! May your wishes come true 🌟

Star Party on Saturday, July 6th 🌠 On the night of Saturday, July 6th, just before Tanabata, I visited an irregular Star Party hosted by Gokase Nature School🔭✨ This time, star lovers gathered at Gokase Winery to enjoy the night sky🌟 The clouds were few that night and the weather was excellent, so we could see a sky full of stars🥹👏 The sky over Gokase shows a truly beautiful scene from sunset to starlight😌💕I want to preserve this charm forever and share it with many people💪✨

July 7 (Sunday) Sunset Village Kids Festa – Tanabata Festival– On Tanabata day, July 7, the Sunset Village Creation Promotion Council and the Childcare Support Center teamed up to hold the Sunset Village Kids Festa – Tanabata Festival – in the Wind Hall at Gokase Winery👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎋✨ True to the Wind Hall’s name, the wind blew strongly, but the sky was perfectly clear and blazing sunny—a day with no better weather🥵☀️ That didn’t bother anyone: the children were full of energy💪✨ A water play area was set up at the venue! Kids blasted water pistols in the pool, sent all kinds of bubbles into the air, and played with water-balloon yo-yos… the fun continued from morning until the event ended, always packed and lively🔫👏 On stage, children moved their bodies to music in a rhythmics session, sang together at a mini concert, and listened intently to picture-book readings and a panel theater. A special collaboration with the local wind ensemble, G Music Band, brought an electrifying hula dance that thrilled the crowd🥳🙌 There were also hands-on experiences with wind and percussion instruments and the koto, and the children were ecstatic to touch live instruments they rarely get to try🎺🎶 Vendors lined up, including BLANCO Ice Cream from nearby Yamatomachi, offering drinks and treats for kids and adults and fun lottery games. The place was bustling🌭🥤🍧 Upstairs in the cool Wine Hall, Midori Kakuda’s photo exhibition and photo session were held, capturing many lovely and new scenes of Gokase in beautiful shots📸✨ On the same floor, a nursing room and a rest area provided considerate support for visitors with small children🍼💕 In the afternoon, everyone wrote wishes on tanzaku and tied them to the bamboo. The once bare bamboo became brightly decorated, creating a very atmospheric scene😌 The children’s heartfelt, unique wishes felt cleansing to the heart🥹✨ The venue was arranged with parents’ comfort in mind, and the children, who had played to their hearts’ content and ended up soaked from head to toe, left wearing satisfied smiles😊🥰👏 Places and opportunities where children can laugh and play freely are precious😳✨ It was a perfect day, and I hope many more wonderful events like this will be held in the future👍👍👍

Photographed on July 2, 24. It is the Tanabata Festival of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. 🎋 Due to the shooting time, the light came in.

Photographed on July 2, 24. It is the Precincts of Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. It's Tanabata. 🎋

[We are looking for Shonan Hiratsuka weaving princess! ] 】 9We are looking for "Shonan Hiratsuka Weaving Princess" to promote the charm of Hiratsuka! 9 13 Would you like to be a weaver too? The application period is until Monday, January 15, Reiwa 6. Entry takes about 5 minutes, so it's easy! For details, check out the official website of the Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival! We are looking forward to receiving many applications. 〇Inquiries Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival Executive Committee Secretariat [Hiratsuka City Industrial Promotion Department, Commercial Tourism Division, 0463-35-8107]

The Sendai Tanabata Festival concludes the three major festivals in the Tohoku region. Colorful streamers can be seen in the arcades in the center of Sendai City and throughout the city, giving you a cool summer feeling. This year, which was held normally for the first time since 2019, infection control measures have been greatly relaxed, The scenery of many tourists wading through the streamers has returned to the central shopping street.

The first time I went to 🎶 the Mobara Tanabata Festival It was the first time in 4 years that it was held, and it was exciting! Everyone seemed to be having fun Awa Odori seeing it for the first time. I wanted ✨ to dance too. The people who finished dancing were bowing. It was very impressive. I want to see the real Awa Odori!