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name a holiday in japan and explain why it is celebrated.
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the japanese holiday of tanabata is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year. it commemorates the meeting of two star-crossed lovers, the goddess orihime and the cow-herder hikoboshi. this legend is a reminder of the separation of people and to appreciate the reunions they share with their loved ones.
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