Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan

October 19, 2026 · 9:00 pm 1 sources

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• Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan
  The New York Times · October 19, 2026 21:00
  The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.