Hashimoto Tanabata Festival is a long-running community celebration held around Hashimoto Station in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Organized by the Hashimoto Tanabata Festival Executive Committee, the festival brings together visitors, performers, local businesses, and supporting sponsors for a program of seasonal events. Its website shares event guides, schedules, featured attractions, maps, shop and stall information, news, and photo galleries, helping guests plan their visit and explore what is happening.

The 74th festival is scheduled for 2026, with announcements highlighting activities such as a “spicy Tanabata yokocho” and an initiative inviting people to send 10,000 wishes into space. The committee also invites performers and stallholders to take part, although applications for the 2026 event have closed. Visitors can find directions and information about traffic restrictions during the festival period; the organizers recommend using public transportation.

Through event updates and visitor resources, Hashimoto Tanabata Festival celebrates local participation and shares the traditions and lively atmosphere of this annual gathering