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Japan Moves 360-Ton Castle Keep | Adelaide News
Japan pulled off an epic feat this weekend—moving a 360-ton castle keep using ancient rope-and-roller technique, with 1,800 people taking turns hauling it two meters to repair earthquake-damaged walls. It’s the first time in a century they’ve used this traditional hikiya method, drawing fans like a 61-year-old from Hiroshima who’s done it before and called it “once-in-a-lifetime.” All 2,185 stones are now reinstalled, but the keep won’t reopen to tourists until 2033—making this a historic pause for preservation, not just engineering. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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