 The Takaoka Tanabata Festival is a symbol of summertime, when the streets are lined with thousands of large tanabata to celebrate the union of Orihime and Hikoboshi, two deities who, according to legend, are only allowed to meet once a year.The Tsukurimon festival is a festival with over 300 years of history.Sculptures depicting local sights and famous characters are made out of fruits and vegetables and displayed throughout the town.