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The Tanabata festival in Hiratsuka features large decorations, parades, and food stalls in its commercial district. The event attracts numerous visitors.

A Tanabata festival in Tokyo, the Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri on Kappabashi-dori features a parade, performances, and street food amid bamboo decorations.

A star festival in Sendai, held annually in August, features large bamboo decorations, fireworks, and traditional performances.

A Tanabata festival in Tokyo, this early August event displays large papier-mâché figures inside a covered shopping arcade.

The Fussa Tanabata Matsuri in Fussa City is a festival with large bamboo ornaments, a folk dance parade, and decoration contests.