Two deaths at Japan's Danjiri Float Festival have raised concerns about safety during the centuries-old tradition.
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01Summary
- 01Two people died during the recent Danjiri Float Festival in Japan.
- 02The danjiri tradition dates back three centuries.
- 03The fatalities have prompted questions about participant safety.
- 04The festival involves pulling heavy wooden floats through streets.
02Why it matters
This matters to readers because it highlights the tension between preserving cultural heritage and ensuring public safety at large community events.
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