Sushi Tama Restaurant

06/17/2026

With Samurai Arts – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/13/2026

Congratulations to the Grandaughter of Tamasan and Shigeko Tamazukuri! Go Dawgs! Woof!

06/09/2026

The Tanabata story (七夕), also called the Star Festival, is one of Japan’s most beloved traditional legends. It originates from a Chinese folktale but has been adapted into a uniquely Japanese story about love, separation, and reunion.

🌌 The Story of Tanabata

Long ago, there was a beautiful princess named Orihime (the Weaving Princess). She was the daughter of Tentei, the Sky King, and lived by the Milky Way (called Amanogawa in Japanese). Orihime’s job was to weave beautiful cloth for the gods. She worked so hard that she had no time to meet anyone or fall in love, and she became very lonely.

Seeing his daughter’s sadness, Tentei arranged for her to meet a kind and hardworking young man named Hikoboshi (the Cowherd Star), who tended celestial cattle on the other side of the Milky Way.

💫 When they met, Orihime and Hikoboshi fell deeply in love and soon got married.

💔 The Problem

After their marriage, however, the two became so happy that they stopped doing their work:

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Orihime neglected her weaving

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Hikoboshi ignored his cattle

This angered Tentei, as their duties were important to the heavens.

🌠 The Separation

As punishment, the Sky King separated the lovers, placing them on opposite sides of the Milky Way so they could never meet.

Orihime was heartbroken and cried so much that her father took pity on her. He finally agreed to let them meet again—but only once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th month (July 7).

🐦 The Annual Reunion

On that special night, if the weather is clear, a flock of magpies forms a bridge across the Milky Way so Orihime and Hikoboshi can cross and reunite.

But if it rains 🌧️, the river becomes too full, and the lovers must wait another entire year to see each other again.

🎋 Tanabata Festival Today

In Japan, Tanabata is celebrated with:

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Writing wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku

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Hanging them on bamboo branches

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Decorations representing hopes, dreams, and good fortune

People often wish for:

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love

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success

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happiness

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good skills (especially in arts or study)

🌟 Symbolism

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Orihime = the star Vega

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Hikoboshi = the star Altair

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The Milky Way separates them, visible in the night sky

The Tanabata story reminds people about:

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the importance of dedication and responsibility

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the pain of separation

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and the beauty of love that endures across time

06/09/2026

With Japanwalker – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/08/2026

Being Kind...is a Flex!

The Way of the Warrior

A true warrior is not measured by the sharpness of his sword,
but by the calmness of his heart.
The old samurai has seen battles, betrayal, pain, and loss,
yet he still chooses honor over anger and wisdom over pride.

Strength is not about destroying others.
Real strength is staying kind in a cruel world,
standing firm when life becomes heavy,
and protecting peace even when you have the power to create war.

Like the ancient samurai beneath the falling autumn leaves,
a powerful soul speaks quietly, walks humbly,
and lets actions become his legacy.

“The strongest man is the one who masters himself.”

06/06/2026

How about some sushi after graduation?
Come on in...we'll save a seat for you...

Ikimashoo!!!

06/06/2026

Oh my...do you wanna go?

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our High School graduates 🎓!!! Eli and Lisa!!!