SocietySafety concerns grow after fatal accidents at Japanese festivals

Saijo deputy mayor Akihiro Nabae died after becoming trapped beneath a festival float on Saturday. Less than two weeks earlier, similar accidents elsewhere in Japan killed two men and injured 16, intensifying concerns about the safety of traditional festivals.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-19 09:08Original