Tanabata Monogatari

In a small Japanese village, a young boy named Kenta learns about the origins of the Tanabata festival from his grandmother. She tells him the ancient story of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the cowherd, who were separated by the Milky Way and could only meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.

As Kenta listens, he discovers how the festival evolved over centuries, blending Chinese legends with Japanese traditions. The narrative explores the cultural significance of Tanabata, including the customs of writing wishes on colorful strips of paper and decorating bamboo branches.