Easy Japanese news in translation: Locals help move Hirosaki Castle keep
At Hirosaki Castle in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, work is underway to return the castle keep to its original location after it was moved
In Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, work is in progress to relocate the castle keep to its original position. The 400-ton structure was moved for necessary repairs. Local residents participated in the process, using a tug-of-war method guided by drumbeats and the chant "So-re!". As the keep shifted gradually, the children involved expressed their enjoyment, saying, "It was fun working together!"
This news is sourced from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper designed for children, making it a suitable learning resource for those who have mastered hiragana and katakana. For beginners, it is recommended to read the story in both English and Japanese to gauge comprehension; alternatively, the reverse order can be tried.
A fresh edition is released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Older articles can be accessed via the provided link, while intermediate learners can directly visit the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun site if English assistance is not required. Furigana, or hiragana, is included alongside kanji characters in the text.
Written by urgent.news from The Mainichi's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
