Tanabata in Kyoto: A Night Full of Stars Tanabata is one of Japan’s most colorful traditions, and Kyoto was the place where, in the 8th century, the Chinese festival known as Qixi merged with traditional Japanese beliefs, and became the festival of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
Kyoto, off the tourist path No matter how great Tokyo is, we sometimes forget that one of the most beautiful…
