Hundreds of volunteers pull 360-tonne historic Japanese castle back into place by hand

2 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since August 24, 2026

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Aug 24, 08:31 PM 1 source: The Guardian
Japan enlists 1,800 people to drag a 360-tonne castle keep using ropes and rollers
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Aug 26, 02:31 PM 1 source: Fox News
Hundreds of volunteers pull 360-tonne historic Japanese castle back into place by hand