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)
Sendai's Star Festival is very famous.
During the Star Festival, people write wishes on strips of paper.
Standard kanji spelling for the Star Festival.
Mixed kana spelling, often used for readability or in informal contexts.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; less common than 星祭り.
Compound of 星 (ほし, 'star') and 祭り (まつり, 'festival'). The term directly describes the Tanabata festival, which is associated with the stars Vega and Altair.