Overview

• Assembly began on July 9, one day ahead of tradition to reduce heatstroke risk under record summer temperatures.
• Organizers added an extra build day to shorten craftsmen’s daily working hours.
• Safety nets and new scaffolding now encircle the 25-meter structure to prevent falls during construction.
• Craftsmen are employing the centuries-old nawagaramu rope-binding technique, securing wood without nails to maintain authenticity.
• The 11-ton float is slated for a trial pull on July 12 before leading the July 17 Gion Matsuri front parade.