PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A centuries-old festival carrying the opportunity to wish on the stars was celebrated by many at the Portland Japanese Garden on Sunday. Tanabata, also known as the Star ...

Fussa, a western Tokyo suburb known for its American influence, celebrated its 75th annual Tanabata Festival over the weekend with its accustomed multicultural vibe. Just outside the main gate of ...

Kupuna, keiki and everyone in between enjoyed a day of entertainment, crafts food and activities Saturday at the Tanabata Festival at the Regency Hualalai. The festivities began with taiko drumming ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Philadelphians gathered at the Shofuso house in West Fairmount Park on Saturday to ...

When Shakespeare coined the phrase "star-crossed lovers", he was thinking astrology. But his phrase could equally have applied to the principal characters in the ancient Chinese legend of the weaver ...

Experience exciting events happening in Houston this weekend, from the enchanting Tanabata Japanese Star Festival at Children’s Museum Houston, a showcase of unique Lego creations, to the ultimate ...

There’s something about the summer heat, endless sunshine and long holidays thatmakes summer a season everyone looks forward to. In Japan, summer is also a seasonfor festivities, bringing together ...