We got married on 7 July 2000. We talked about when we get married. I said 4 July was good. Because it is independence day. So every year we can see fireworks and have holiday for our anniversary. I thought that was pretty. But my husband didnt like this idea. So I told him how about 7 July. It is TANABATA.
We went to city hall. We submit the paper for marriage. That is all. It was really easy to get married.

What is Tanabata?
People make a sasakazari, a branch of dwarf bamboo with a variety of decorations attached, including some tanzaku (special strips of paper for writing wishes), on each of which a wish is written. Tanabata originated in an old Chinese legend. It is said that on this night each year the Weaver (the star Vega) and the Herdsman (Altar) are able to cross the Milky Way to meet.

A legend of Tanabata and Kikkoden

"Long long ago, there was a young lady named Orihime (literally means a weaving lady). One day she welcomed a husband called Kengyu (a man who leads a cow). After their marrige, Orihime quit weaving@clothes because Orihime enjoyed spending time with Kengyu rather than her job. It made the God so angry that he sent Kengyu away to the Galaxy which is a long way off from where they lived."
This tragic ancient Chinese legend is an origin of the star festival called Kikkoden of which people prayed the couple of the stars, Orihime and Kengyu for the improvement of their skills. Later, the festival was brought to Japan. It is said that Tanabata, which had been an annual festival for royal and samurai families for a long time, originates in Kikkoden. It was widely spread to the public during Edo period.
Since the first feudal lord Date Masamune encouraged the festival to women and children in Sendai, it has became a popular event regardless of their rank.
Make your wish on the stars remembering the legend!

These are our wedding rings.