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Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan

Published by New York Times World By Hisako Ueno and Tiffany May · 20 October 2026 at 00:00
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Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan
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The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.

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