Japanese Seasonal Festivals Star Festival 
Star festivals are celebrated in several Asian countries including Japan, China, Vietnam, and Korea. They are thought to originate in the Chinese seasonal festival, held in summer, on the seventh day of the seventh month (or the eighth month if going by the Chinese lunisolar calendar). In Japan, the star festival, known as "Tanabata," is said to have become popular in the Edo Period. It is said that any wishes written on a note card and hung on a bamboo branch at Tanabata are sure to come true. Every year festivals and events are held for Tanabata all over Japan.
This is a moving paper craft that depicts the Japanese myth of Orihime and Hikoboshi, the two lovers who can only meet on the day of the star festival, known as "Tanabata."
Turn the handle and the dolls approach each other and join hands. Now you can be the one to allow the two to meet again!
This is a Milky Way paper craft to use to celebrate "Tanabata," the Japanese star festival. It is hung up by both sides, so find a good space to display it. Add decorations and note cards to write wishes on, and enjoy it with the whole family.
This paper craft is based on the Japanese Star Festival, and can be made together with the family. Think of what you want to wish for while you work, and when your paper craft is complete write that wish on a note card. It's a great way to celebrate the festival with a homemade paper craft!
