What is the main color theme of Tanabata decorations?
Green and red
Black and blue
Only white
Multicoloured
What do people often wear during Tanabata festivals?
Kimono and yukata
Pyjamas and slippers
Sweat suits and Crocs
Casual wear
Which two stars are central to the Tanabata story?
Sirius and Betelgeuse
Vega and Altair
Rigel and Capella
Polaris and Antares
What type of paper is used for making Tanabata decorations?
Origami
Cardboard
Washi
Tissue
What is the meaning of "Tanabata" in English?
Dancing with the stars
Evening of the seventh
Night of the stars
The seven samurai
What are Tanzaku?
Wooden tablets
Metal coins
Paper strips
Cloth strips
What is Tanabata?
Sun festival
Harvest festival
Star festival
Moon festival
Which city in Japan is famous for its large Tanabata celebration?
Sendai
Nagoya
Kanazawa
Gifu
Why are Orihime and Hikoboshi separated?
They were too far away from each other
They made their parents angry
They had a fight
They were punished by the gods
What does the Milky Way represent in the Tanabata story?
A road
A bridge
A mountain
A river
What is Hikoboshi’s occupation in the Tanabata legend?
A dancer
A salaryman
A farmer
A cowherd
What do paper cranes symbolize in Tanabata decorations?
Wealth and prosperity
Love and fidelity
Wisdom and knowledge
Peace and long life
When is Tanabata traditionally celebrated in Japan?
August 7
July 14
June 14
July 7
Who are the main characters in the Tanabata legend?
Sazae and Masuo
Matsuko Deluxe and Kitty
Misae and Hiroshi
Orihime and Hikoboshi
How often can Orihime and Hikoboshi meet according to the legend?
Once every two years
On leap years
Once a year
Once every ten years
What does Orihime represent in the Tanabata story?
A kickboxer
A weaver
A convenience store clerk
A warrior
What modern additions have been made to Tanabata celebrations?
Themed parades
Light displays
Music concerts
All of the activities
What do people traditionally do with Tanzaku?
Hide them
Give them to friends
Burn them
Hang them on bamboo
What do the stars Vega and Altair represent in the Tanabata legend?
Two gods
Two rabbits
Two children
Two lovers
What is typically written on Tanzaku during Tanabata?
Recipes
Diaries
Shopping lists
Wishes and poems
What type of activities are popular during Tanabata festivals?
Dancing and singng
Going to grandparents' houses
Writing wishes and stargazing
Sleeping outside
In which country did the Tanabata festival originate?
Japan
China
Korea
Thailand