Tanabata spread to the common people in the Edo period

Tanabata, which has been held since the Nara period (710-794), became one of the "Five Seasonal Festivals" in the Edo period (1603-1868). In addition to Tanabata, the five festivals include "Jinbichi" on January 7, "Joushimi" on March 3, "Tango" on May 5, and "Chou-you" on September 9. Tanzaku (paper strips of paper with wishes written on them) decorated on bamboos and bamboo branches are a summer tradition, and these Tanabata decorations also spread during the Edo period (1603-1868).

In the early Edo period (1603-1867), Tanabata was an event for the court and feudal lords, but when the spread of terakoya (schools for children) enabled the common people to learn reading, writing, calligraphy, and abacus, Tanabata became popular among the general public. Many wishes at that time were related to "learning by hand," but nowadays, various wishes are written on tanzaku strips.

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