Hirosaki Castle Keep Relocation for Earthquake Repairs in Japan

Thousands of volunteers in northern Japan are manually moving the 360-ton Hirosaki Castle keep using traditional 'hikiya' techniques to allow for repairs to its earthquake-damaged stone wall.

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Hirosaki Castle Keep Relocation for Earthquake Repairs

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People are impressed by the large-scale community effort and traditional methods used to preserve the historic Hirosaki Castle.

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Hirosaki Castle Keep Relocation for Earthquake Repairs in Japan

Thousands of volunteers in northern Japan are manually moving the 360-ton Hirosaki Castle keep using traditional 'hikiya' techniques to allow for repairs to its earthquake-damaged stone wall.

Quorum · collective opinions