星ほし祭まつり

noun

Star Festival; Tanabata

Refers to the Japanese festival celebrating the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, held on July 7th or around August 7th depending on the region. Often used synonymously with 七夕 (たなばた).

See also: 七夕 (たなばた)

• 仙せん台だいの星ほし祭まつりはとても有ゆう名めいです。

  Sendai's Star Festival is very famous.

• 星ほし祭まつりには短たん冊ざくに願ねがい事ごとを書かきます。

  During the Star Festival, people write wishes on strips of paper.