Papier Mache Floats rule for Tanabata Festival

It is refreshing to see how even malls can be about more than shopping. Our friends at PingMag show in Asagaya’s Tanabata Festival: The Papier-mache Float Parade how the Pearl Shopping Center unleashes its...

G8 Hokkaido, Japan: the end of freedom of expression

By Uwe Paschen.As many went to Hokkaido, the northern Island of Japan to take part in the G8 there. They never expected what would happen nor what that they may witness the end of freedom of expression and maybe...

Sevens, wishes and skills: Tanabata Festival

The number seven is referenced many a time and often for it's connection to mythical or folklorish events. The reason for celebrating today is the fact that it's the seventh day of the seventh month. The Tanabata...

Tanabata Spirit Displayed with Streamers

It's almost that time of year again for most of the people in Japan. Children and adults alike are preparing for the Tanabata Festival on July 7th, one of the biggest festivals of the year. Streamers are now...

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