While writing wishes on tanzaku paper is a classic Tanabata tradition, why not try a different approach this year? Japan's oldest amusement park, Hanayashiki, is hosting a limited-time Tanabata event called "Wish Upon a Little Star," where visitors can ride the scream-inducing attraction "Little Star" and shout out their wishes. "Wish Upon a Little Star" is a unique Tanabata event only possible at an amusement park, where participants ride Hanayashiki's iconic thrill ride "Little Star" and shout their Tanabata wishes with all their might. Each seat features prompts such as "What wish do you want fulfilled this summer?"—encouraging riders to loudly declare their wishes. This is your chance to shout out dreams you'd normally keep to yourself, like "I want a perfect score on my test!" or "I want to meet my favorite idol!"—let the momentum of the ride give you the courage to scream them out. Little Star Despite its cute star-shaped appearance, Little Star delivers full-throttle thrills as it spins unpredictably in every direction. You might intend to make a wish, but find yourself screaming uncontrollably before you know it. Whether you end up shouting your wish or simply screaming for the thrill is up to you. This Tanabata, hop on a star and make your wish with everything you've got. Maybe, just maybe, Little Star will carry your loudly shouted wish all the way to the heavens and make it come true. ■ Event Overview: "Wish Upon a Little Star" 【Dates】 July 4 (Sat), 2026 – July 7 (Tue), 2026 【Location】 Little Star 【Ride Fee】 8 ride tickets (800 yen) / Included in the unlimited ride pass 【Rider Restrictions】 Minimum height: 130 cm. Riders aged 65 and over cannot ride. 【Official Website】 https://www.hanayashiki.net/events/event/tanabata2026 *Event details are subject to change or cancellation without notice due to weather or other conditions.