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

The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by HandPhoto: NYT World

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

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Originally published by NYT World. Summary and curation by Sailor Bob News.

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