# Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan

- Source: NYT World
- Published: 2026-10-19T21:00:06+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/19/world/asia/danjiri-festival-deaths-osaka-japan.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/deaths-at-danjiri-float-festival-prompt-questions-in-japan-fec960/

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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