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Japan's traditional festivals face safety crisis after fatal accidents

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Japan is grappling with a crisis in its traditional festivals following a series of fatal accidents. Recent incidents, including the toppling of a festival float that killed one person and trapped another beneath a float, have led to calls for cancellations and a reevaluation of long-held customs. Organizers are now balancing the preservation of cultural heritage with the urgent need to ensure public safety. AI

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Japan's traditional festivals face safety crisis after fatal accidents

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Danger, death and devotion: Japan’s festivals face crisis after fatal accidents

    Japan’s centuries-old festivals are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks, raising questions over how communities can preserve their cultural traditions without putting lives at risk. Three people have been killed and more than a dozen injured …

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