July 7th is Star Festival in Japan.
It is not a national holiday, but people
write a prayer on a colored paper string,
making wish upon a star.
I am sure I posted some similar pictures
in the past
but this "paper strings hanging on bamboos"
is a very
typical feature of this season.
You will see the similar things here and
there if you visit
Japan mid-late June to early July.
In this picture, two people (couple?) are
writing something down
on their strings.
Usually paper strings and pens are placed
for free near the bamboo
and people can hang their own prayer as they
wish.
Before going home, I made a wish and hung
my paper string too : )
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