Tradition Tanabata: The Star Festival of Japan
Discover the story and traditions of Tanabata, Japan's Star Festival. Learn about Orihime and Hikoboshi, and how people celebrate this magical night with wishes and decorations.
Tradition
Tradition 
Tradition Hatsumode: Japan’s New Year Shrine Tradition and Warm Memories of Tama-Konnyaku
Discover the Japanese New Year tradition of Hatsumode, where families visit shrines to pray for good fortune. Includes a personal memory and an introduction to the delicious festival food, tama-konnyaku.