Tanabata

WHAT'S TANABATA & WHAT'S OUR HOPE?

What’s TANABATA?
Originated in China, TANABATA is a Japanese star festival which celebrates the meeting of Vega and Altair, the lovers separated by the Milky Way and allowed to meet only at TANABATA night.
The most famous Japanese TANABATA festival is held in Sendai in August. SunBridge’sTanabata, inspired by Sendai’s Tanabata, is a premier event connecting Japanese to Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial community, and fundraising for the disaster-affected areas including Sendai.

TANABATA PARTY

JANNOVATION Tanabata party offers tremendous network opportunities in an inspiring, enjoyable and friendly atmosphere. We are also committed to being a bridge between Silicon Valley and Japan and will assist with Japan’s quick recovery from the recent disaster caused by the earthquake and tsunami. You can expect:

Kagami-wari Sake

Food Stalls (Sushi, Takoyaki, Yakitori, Japanese Snacks and Sweets)

Tuna carving

Tanzaku (Make-a-wish strip of paper)

Time: 5:00-10:00 PM
Place: Event Hall, Cafeteria and Terrace (Plug and Play Tech Center 2F)

Time table
5:00 5:30 Registration (Close at 8PM)
5:30 6:30 Opening
6:30 10:00 Networking

***** This schedule is to subject to change *****

Connect with people! 　
Help relief efforts in Japan!
Have fun!

JANNOVATION 七夕パーティーは、日本のカルチャーを存分に楽しみながら、そして日本の味に舌鼓を打ちながら、ビジネスの機会を広げる絶好のチャンスです。また今回は、パーティーの収益の一部が東日本大震災の復興支援に充てられます。
パーティーでの催し物の一例