What is Tanabata?
Moon festival
Sun festival
Star festival
Harvest festival
When is Tanabata traditionally celebrated in Japan?
July 7
June 14
July 14
August 7
Which two stars are central to the Tanabata story?
Polaris and Antares
Vega and Altair
Rigel and Capella
Sirius and Betelgeuse
What do the stars Vega and Altair represent in the Tanabata legend?
Two rabbits
Two gods
Two lovers
Two children
Who are the main characters in the Tanabata legend?
Sazae and Masuo
Misae and Hiroshi
Orihime and Hikoboshi
Matsuko Deluxe and Kitty
What does Orihime represent in the Tanabata story?
A warrior
A convenience store clerk
A kickboxer
A weaver
What is Hikoboshi’s occupation in the Tanabata legend?
A salaryman
A farmer
A cowherd
A dancer
Why are Orihime and Hikoboshi separated?
They made their parents angry
They were punished by the gods
They were too far away from each other
They had a fight
How often can Orihime and Hikoboshi meet according to the legend?
Once every ten years
On leap years
Once a year
Once every two years
What is typically written on Tanzaku during Tanabata?
Shopping lists
Wishes and poems
Recipes
Diaries
What are Tanzaku?
Wooden tablets
Cloth strips
Metal coins
Paper strips
What do people traditionally do with Tanzaku?
Burn them
Give them to friends
Hide them
Hang them on bamboo
What is the main color theme of Tanabata decorations?
Only white
Green and red
Black and blue
Multicoloured
In which country did the Tanabata festival originate?
Korea
Thailand
China
Japan
What type of activities are popular during Tanabata festivals?
Dancing and singng
Writing wishes and stargazing
Sleeping outside
Going to grandparents' houses
What is the meaning of "Tanabata" in English?
Dancing with the stars
The seven samurai
Evening of the seventh
Night of the stars
