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<\/p>\nThe Tanabata Festival, one of the five enduring seasonal festivals, is a cherished tradition wherein individuals express their aspirations for progress in academics and crafts. These wishes are written on strips of paper, known as tanzaku, and offered as prayers. A unique feature of this festival at Hakozaki Shrine is a calligraphy performance, in which local celebrities use a colossal brush \u2013 three meters long and weighing eight kilograms \u2013 to inscribe characters on Japanese paper. This act represents a communal commitment to children\u2019s growth and happiness.<\/p>\n
The festival runs from July 1 to approximately July 7. During this period, a designated area is set up in front of Hakozaki Shrine\u2019s main hall for anyone wishing to write their hopes and dreams on tanzaku. After inscribing your wishes, tie them onto bamboo branches, a customary practice during the Tanabata Festival.<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 Hakozaki Shrine
\n\u2022 1-22-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.hakozakigu.or.jp\/omatsuri\/tanabatasai\/<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Tanabata](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fn_hakozaki-shrine-tanabata_2025_cl-001.jpg?resize=1400%2C1400&ssl=1\")
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