Japan festival accidents kill 3, prompt cancellations amid safety scrutiny

A series of fatal accidents at autumn festivals across Japan has killed three people and injured over a dozen in recent weeks, prompting renewed scrutiny of safety practices. One major festival, where two men died in February, has cancelled next year's event citing public safety concerns. The incidents highlight a tension between preserving cultural traditions and ensuring participant safety, with implications for community event management nationwide.

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