1,800 people pull historic Hirosaki Castle tower with ropes in Japan

About 1,800 people pulled the historic tower of Hirosaki Castle with ropes in Japan, according to international media footage. The event was held as part of a traditional maintenance program aimed at drawing attention to the preservation of the castle. The tower was moved a set distance so that the wooden supports beneath it could be replaced during maintenance work. Under the routine practice, the historic structure is shifted each year using the same method to swap out the wooden pieces at its base. Organizers said participants contributed directly to the protection of the region's cultural heritage through the experience. No further details on the maintenance schedule were immediately available.