What is Tanabata? The Origin of the Event of Making Wishes on Strips of Paper When you hear "Tanabata," many people probably think of an event where you write wishes on strips of paper and decorate with bamboo branches. While there are various theories about the origin of Tanabata, it is said to be a combination of the Japanese Shinto ritual "Tanabata" and the legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi, along with the Chinese event "Kikoden." "Tanabata" was a Japanese Shinto ritual where a maiden wove clothes to offer to the gods, praying for a good harvest and good health. On the other hand, the Chinese "Kikoden" is said to be an event where people prayed for improvement in sewing and artistic skills, inspired by Orihime. It is said that the legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi meeting only once a year by crossing the Milky Way was added to this, forming the current shape of Tanabata. Depending on the region, there are various legends remaining, such as describing the rain that falls on Tanabata as "Orihime's tears" or considering it rain to celebrate their reunion. NaviT conducted a survey on "Tanabata" targeting 1,000 monitor members, primarily housewives, nationwide. * Survey Period: May 2026 * Survey Organization: NaviT Inc. * Survey Target: Men and women aged 20s to 80s * Valid Responses: 1,000 people * Survey Method: Web About Half Have Celebrated Tanabata at Home [Survey] Have you ever celebrated Tanabata at home? (Target: 1,000 people) Regarding the question "Have you ever celebrated Tanabata at home?", 50.1% answered "Yes" and 35.3% answered "No," indicating that about half of the respondents have celebrated Tanabata at home. Less Than 10% Have Plans Related to Tanabata This Year [Survey] Do you have any plans related to Tanabata this year? (Target: 1,000 people) Regarding the question "Do you have any plans related to Tanabata this year?", 6.4% answered "Yes" and 81.2% answered "No," showing that more people do not have plans related to Tanabata this year. The Most Commo