Osaka's Danjiri Matsuri, a risky festival with massive floats, struggles to stay alive amid Japan's population decline.

Osaka's Danjiri Matsuri, held in October, involves hundreds pulling massive, handcrafted wooden floats weighing several tons through streets, celebrating woodworking traditions over 300 years old. Despite the dangers, like participants running alongside and riding on top, the festival faces decline due to Japan's shrinking population. Organizers hope global awareness will help preserve this cultural tradition.

November 28, 2024
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