This Story of Tanabata post written by Efrot Weiss. She is a long-term resident of Japan, and intercultural trainer and coach. On July 7th celebrate Tanabata with your family. The story is about love and romance that takes place in the sky. Make a wish and may your love be true.
Another post with some sample wishes are here. http://travelling-student.blogspot.jp/2006/08/tanabata-public-wishes-and-secrets.html
I wrote my tanabata at the nearby railway station.Stations and shopping malls usually organise them.