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Another Japanese tradition that uses paper! July 7th is Tanabata, or the Star Festival, in Japan. This event is based on a Chinese legend, in which Kengyuu (the star Alter) meets Orihime (the star Vega) only once a year on this day over the Milky Way. People celebrate this day by putting up big branches of bamboo with colourful decorations at home, then they hang a strip of paper with a wish written on it. Many cities, such as Sendai and Hiratsuka, also celebrate this event by putting up beautifully decorated bamboo branches in the main streets. This event is usually celebrated in July

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