Japan relocates 400-ton tower
Hundreds of Japanese people succeeded in moving the 400-ton Hirosaki Castle Tower in order to restore it to its original location after renovation. The work began in 2015 with moving the three-story wooden structure a distance of 80 meters. A massive moving operation was organized using a traditional technique called "hekiai," involving about 4,000 people working together to shift the building a few meters at a time, with the goal of securely positioning it by next November. It is worth noting that the tower, which dates back to the Edo period, has previously suffered destruction and undergone multiple restorations. The current process aims to preserve its historical heritage, with final renovations scheduled to be completed and the tower opened to the public by 2033.
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