The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand
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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.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Children and Childhood category. Published on August 30, 2026 • Originally reported by Hisako Ueno and Javier C. Hernández. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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