[Touya]

I'm not sure where to put this actually but there is a Japanese Tradition I'm trying to identify. And I'm not sure if it's variations of the same tradition or two different traditions.

The first is where they write on a piece of paper (that to me looks like a book marker) and then hangs it on a tree.

The second is where the write on a ribbon of paper and tie it around a tree branch.

I believe in both instances they're writing a wish, sort of like we do here on new years, but wasn't sure.

If some one could help me out with this I'd appreciate it.