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Safety Issues at Japanese Festivals
Fatal accidents have raised safety concerns over Japan’s traditional festivals. A deputy mayor died after being crushed by a float during an event.
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The Guardian
Deputy mayor of Saijo died after becoming trapped under float, days after two similar incidents elsewhereThere is mounting concern over the safety of Japan’s traditional festivals after the death of a senior local official who was reportedly crushed beneath a float at an event at the weeke
2026-10-19 09:08 UTC