Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr.
Tanabata Star festival is celebrated on July 7.According to the tale of Tanabata, once upon a time, there was a princess named Orihime (Weaving Princess).She was the daughter of Tenkou (Sky King) and wove beautiful cloth along the banks of the Amanogawa (River of Heaven: The Milky Way) As her father loved her cloth, she worked hard every day weaving. But she was unhappy because her work prevented her from meeting anybody and falling in love. Tenkou, who felt sorry for his daughter, arranged for her to meet Hikoboshi (Cow Herder Star), upon meeting the two fell in love instantly and got married shortly after.
But open marriage, Orihime stopped weaving cloth for Tenkou while Hikoboshi allowed his cows to stray all over the heavens. Distressed by the misconduct of the two, Tenkou separated Orihime and Hikoboshi, placing the Amanogawa River between them.
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