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 ...

One of the most famous summer festivals in Japan is Tanabata. Literally meaning "seventh night," Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is one of many Japanese festivals originating from China. It ...

As a final tribute to the exhibition “Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido” and in anticipation of Tanabata, Japan’s annual Star Festival, traditionally held on the seventh ...

Many small hands make beautiful, colorful work. And many small hands were busy last week at Lincoln Street Elementary School learning the Japanese art of origami. Students spent part of their recess ...

Looking to wish upon a star? Saratoga’s Hakone Estate and Gardens welcomes all to the traditional Japanese love celebration called Tanabata. “Tanabata is based on a romantic story of two lovers ...

The Japanese Friendship Garden, in partnership with the Minatomo Japanese Community, will host its inaugural Tanabata, or Star Festival, Sunday in Balboa Park. “We are excited to have the first ...