52: Tanabata

Summary: Ever heard of the story of Tanabata? If you lived in Japan then you probably have. It's a summer festival in Japan that centers around a love story. This one is as tragic as they come, but I mean that's what make an oscar winner, amirite? The best part about this story? "River of Heaven" is the name for milky way in Japanese, I mean, the poetry...  Audio engineering provided by Aaron Crossland. You can listen to his band, F. LaRocque, at https://flarocque.bandcamp.com. Story music: “Beat A” by Abigail Templeton, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/igil_tmlton/.  Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe! We have been receiving some wonderful story ideas, so keep sending them our way, listeners! Find us on Twitter @femlorepod, via email at feministfolklorepodcast@gmail.com, on Instagram @feministfolklorepodcast, and on Facebook at Feminist Folklore. If you're feeling generous review us on iTunes. It keeps us alive! Also, take a look at our website: www.feministfolklore.com.