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Love Among the Stars: Experience the 2025 Sendai Tanabata Festival Like a Local (Aug 6-8)
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Japanese Festivals (Matsuri)
Held every year from August 6 to 8, the Sendai Tanabata Festival (仙台七夕まつり) is a beloved summer event in Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region. As one of the Tohoku region’s three major festivals, along with Aomori’s Nebuta Festival and Akita's Kanto Festival, it blends folklore, vibrant decorations, and local pride. Here’s a closer look at this sparkling celebration of the stars. Main Photo: Sendai Tanabata Festival Support Association
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