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A City Unites Around a Common Goal: Moving a Castle by Hand
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A City Unites Around a Common Goal: Moving a Castle by Hand

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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In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers.

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