Tanabata Star Festival 2025 at JFT Library

Experience Japanese summer festival vibes in Toronto, Canada!

Mark your calendar for a special day of cultural exploration, creativity, and heartfelt wishes as we celebrate the enchanting Tanabata Star Festival! Tanabata (七夕) is a traditional Japanese festival where people make wishes and send them to the stars.

Bring your friends and family to experience Japanese festivities, including tanzaku wish cards, kamishibai storytelling of a folktale and a new story by a guest storyteller, papercraft workshops to make uchiwa (hand fans), the chance to try on yukata (Japanese traditional garment for summer), and a festive photo booth to capture the memories of this special day!