Anchor: With such a highly developed sense of ritual and tradition, Japan's matsuri (festivals) are much more than just fun for the  for many they remain integral to life itself.
Entailed: Japan's festivals offer a sense of ritual and tradition and have become a cherished aspect of life.
Contradiction: Japanese festivals are banned in Japan.
Contradiction: Boaters are passing by paddlers.
Contradiction: The event is not currently taking place.
Contradiction: The theme is mellow and solemn.
Contradiction: He implied that another person should keep it down.