The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move 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.

By Hisako Ueno and Javier C. Hernández · The New York Times – 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.