Tanabata Festa Flyer

Ogori City is known as the "Tanabata Village" due to its geographical and cultural background, and is promoting town development that leverages Tanabata culture. This event is held with the aim of making Tanabata more familiar and allowing more people to enjoy Tanabata culture.

This year, a variety of programs will be held for everyone from children to adults to enjoy, including a fantastical space created by bamboo lanterns, the first-ever "Children Announcer x Street Piano Concert," a Tanabata concert, Tanabata goods sales, and an Ori-rin and Hiko-rin doll workshop. Please spend a special day while making your Tanabata wishes.

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First-Ever! Children Announcer x Street Piano Concert

Last year's street piano concert was well-received, and this year it will be held for the first time at the Tanabata Festa.

Not only will there be performances, but children announcers will host the event, making the children the stars and livening up the venue. Through music, we will deliver a stage filled with Tanabata wishes and smiles.

● Time: 14:30 - 16:00

HEIKICHI Piano

Street Piano "HEIKICHI Piano"

In 2022, Ogori City received a grand piano as a donation from citizens. In response to the donor's wish to "have many people experience the piano and bring bright news to Ogori," it is used as a street piano that anyone can play. (https://www.city.ogori.fukuoka.jp/205/211/heikichi)

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Fantastical Tanabata Space Decorated with Bamboo Lanterns

Bamboo lanterns will be installed at the venue to create a fantastical atmosphere suitable for Tanabata.

A space will be created where visitors can feel the charm of "Tanabata Village, Ogori," along with photo spots and decorations that allow them to enjoy the world of Tanabata.

Ori-rin and Hiko-rin Doll Workshop

A workshop will be held to create wooden dolls of "Ori-rin and Hiko-rin."

Staff from the Silver Human Resources Center's woodworking class will carefully teach how to make them, so even small children can participate with peace of mind.

● Time: 10:00 - 16:00

● Duration: 1 hour

● Participation Fee: 500 yen

● Walk-in participation is possible if there are openings on the day.

Please join us to create Tanabata memories.

Tanabata Concert and Tanabata Goods Sales Also Held

Woodwind Quintet Clover Quintet

The woodwind quintet "Clover Quintet" will perform Tanabata-appropriate music at the Tanabata concert.

● Time: 13:00 - 14:00

Additionally, Tanabata goods sales will be held, featuring goods using Ogori City's original "Kanae Boshi Pattern" and handmade items, showcasing the unique charm of the region.

● Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Event Overview

Event Name

Ogori Tanabata Festa 2026

Date and Time

July 5, 2026 (Sunday)

10:00 - 16:00

Venue

Aeon Ogori Shopping Center (Amanogawa Plaza, Hikoboshi Plaza, next to Costa Court)

Content

● Ori-rin and Hiko-rin Photo Spot

● Tanabata Concert

● Children Announcer x Street Piano Concert (First-Ever)

● Tanabata Goods Sales

● Ori-rin and Hiko-rin Doll Workshop, etc.

Comment from Ogori City Representative

Ogori City is known as the "Tanabata Village" due to its geographical and cultural background. We hope that through this event, many people will become familiar with Tanabata culture and feel the unique charm of Ogori City. We hope you will spend a memorable Tanabata moment filled with your own wishes in a venue decorated with music, crafts, and bamboo lanterns.

[Inquiries]

Tanabata Project Meeting

Secretariat: Ogori City Hall Commerce and Tourism Division

TEL: 0942-73-9103

Mail: [email protected]

[Disseminated by]

Chikugo Region Tourism Association

(Secretariat: Within Kurume City Hall Tourism and International Affairs Division)

TEL: 0942-30-9137, FAX: 0942-30-9707

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