Temporary relocation of Hirosaki Castle tower completed

Balloons are released to celebrate the completion of the temporary transfer of the Hirosaki Castle tower in the northeastern Japanese city of Hirosaki on Oct. 24, 2015, the first such operation in about 100 years. The 400-ton tower was raised by hydraulic jacks and was moved on carriages to a location about 70 meters away. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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