Tanabata is the star festival which is held on July 7 or August 7 depending on the area. On the festival, people disply bamboo branches decorated with coloured strips of paper upon which wishes and romantic aspirations are written. In some areas, on the streets, big displays related to the festival can be seen. Other famous summer festivals like Nebuta festival also come from customs of Tanabata. Nebuta Matsuri(festival) held in Aomori City in the early August every year is very popular. When I was a child, my late mother took me to the festival. I was impressed by gigantic paper floats made after samurai warriors, dancing and defending sound of the musical accompaniment.