Otaku Expo Tanabata Festival 2023 Coming this August 19-20
Otaku Expo Tanabata Festival is back, covering all of Megatrade Hall this weekend! Most people know Tanabata as a star festival held on July 7, but a conversation with Allineus had me Google the keyword “Tanabata season.” After a few clicks, I saw this post from Japan Guide which reads: Because the 7th month of the year roughly coincides with August rather than July according to the formerly used lunar calendar, Tanabata is still celebrated on August 7 in some regions of Japan, while it is celebrated on July 7 in other regions. ...