TOKYO, Aug 10 (News On Japan) –
Footage of a lead participant hanging a “nebuta” float puller throughout Aomori’s Nebuta Festival, which returned to its common schedule after a 4-year hiatus, has been circulating on social media, sparking controversy.
Footage of a lead participant hanging a “nebuta” float puller throughout Aomori’s Nebuta Festival, which returned to its common schedule after a 4-year hiatus, has been circulating on social media, sparking controversy.
The group answerable for working the nebuta procession has supplied a proof, stating that the act was carried out with the intention of rekindling enthusiasm.
【悲劇】青森ねぶた祭り フィナーレの裏側には暴力行為か
7日にフィナーレとなった青森ねぶた祭。
青森青年会議所が出したねぶたの曳き手に
暴力行為をしている様子が収められている。
伝統ってこういうこと･･･？#ねぶた祭り #暴力行為pic.twitter.com/lpNXzXTE5q— 爆サイ.com【公式】ツイッター (@bakusai_com) August 8, 2023
No accidents had been sustained by the float pullers, and a reconciliation has been reached with the 2 people who had been concerned within the hanging.
Violence sparks controversy at Aomori Nebuta Festival
News On Japan – Aug 10
Footage of a lead participant hanging a “nebuta” float puller throughout Aomori’s Nebuta Festival, which returned to its common schedule after a 4-year hiatus, has been circulating on social media, sparking controversy.
Mt. Fuji path use to be restricted when overcrowded
Kyodo – Aug 10
An area Japanese authorities mentioned Wednesday it can work with police to limit the variety of hikers who can use a path to climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji if it turns into harmful from overcrowding.
China set to open group excursions to Japan
News On Japan – Aug 10
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Crowdfunding success for financially burdened museum
News On Japan – Aug 09
Due to decreased income and rising utility prices in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Museum of Nature and Science sought donations by way of crowdfunding, surpassing 300 million yen inside two days.
Former breeder arrested for animal abuse
News On Japan – Aug 09
A 74-year-old lady in Fukuoka Prefecture’s Kurume City has been arrested on suspicion of abusing 34 canines and cats, conserving them in cages piled with excrement.
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