The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand

August 30, 2026 · 5:28 am 1 sources

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• The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand
  The New York Times · August 30, 2026 05:28
  In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.