Tanabata Tree

A small bamboo branch decorated with colorful paper strips.

The 🎋 Tanabata Tree emoji represents the Japanese Tanabata festival, where people write wishes on paper strips and hang them on bamboo. It’s often used literally for the festival and figuratively for wishes, dreams, or cultural celebrations.

• Represents bamboo with festival decorations.
• Used in cultural, holiday, and wish-making contexts.
• Can symbolize hope, tradition, or celebration.