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Today's entry is more of a photo essay than lots of words. What follows are photos of the Tanabata Festival Sunday in Hiratsuka and a few shots from around the big city.

A glimpse of a vending machine
A glimpse of a vending machine

Now I don't think I can really give a great explanation of the significance of the Tanabata Festival, so instead, read these short pieces:

http://www.city.hitachi.ibaraki.jp/upload/freepage/shikatsu/hyotanhp/2003july/tanabata/tanabata.htm

http://www.nihongomemo.com/nenchugyoji/tanabata.htm

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A policeman's view
A policeman's view
A tradition float
A tradition float
Another float
Another float
Another sight
Another sight
Another sign
Another sign
Are you thirsty?
Are you thirsty?
Kimono girls 1
Kimono girls 1
Me in Hirtasuka
Me in Hirtasuka
More green tea
More green tea
More well wishes
More well wishes
Prayer cards
Prayer cards
Stylish water bottles
Stylish water bottles
Tanabata street scene
Tanabata street scene
Tanabata views
Tanabata views
The old and the new
The old and the new
The rhythmic catalyst
The rhythmic catalyst
Typical vending machine on the street
Typical vending machine on the street



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