What is the Golden week?
Golden week is a cluster of national holidays in Japan, with 4 national holidays in a row. Thus, many workers get about a week of holidays between end of April and beginning of May. That is why our headquarter and factories in Japan will be closed during the Golden week season.
What is Tanabata about?
Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival, is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on July 7th. The festival has its roots in a Chinese legend and is observed in various regions of Japan. The word “Tanabata” means “Evening of the seventh (七夕).”
According to the legend, Tanabata celebrates the annual meeting of two deities, Orihime (represented by the star Vega) and Hikoboshi (represented by the star Altair). These deities are believed to be lovers who are separated by the Milky Way throughout the year. However, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, a bridge of magpies is said to form across the Milky Way, allowing the two deities to meet.
Tanzaku
During Tanabata, people write their wishes on strips of paper known as tanzaku and hang them on bamboo branches. These bamboo decorations, adorned with colorful paper streamers and ornaments, can be found in various public spaces, shopping streets, and households during the festival. The festival is also celebrated with parades, traditional dances, music, and fireworks.
This day celebrates the importance to remember the past.
Unique customs
Different regions in Japan have their own unique customs and variations of Tanabata celebrations. In Osaka, where Ikeuchi’s headquarter is located, the Okawa river is filled with LED lights to create the impression of the milky way. These are not normal LED lights, but “Inori-boshi” lightballs which attendees can fill with their wish on a note inside.
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