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Japan Moves Ancient Castle Using Human Power
In a unique cultural event, over 1,800 people in Japan used ropes and rollers to move a 360-tonne castle keep more than two metres. The hikiya technique showcased traditional methods of construction and preservation.
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Al Jazeera
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2026-08-25 01:01 UTC
The Guardian
After repairs to Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture, officials employed a technique known as hikiya to move the structure more than two metresTo chants of “so-re, so-re”, about 1,800 people came together in northern Japan over the weekend to pull a 360-tonne castle keep a little
2026-08-25 01:10 UTC