A bell tolled to mark the new year at Japan’s Zentsu Temple in Zentsuji City.
Kagawa Prefecture Zentsu Temple is the birthplace of one of the most revered figures of Japanese Buddhism, the high priest Kobo Daishi, or “Kukai”.
This is the head temple for the Buddhist Shingonshu Zentsuji sect.
Kobe put on a simple light show to mark the turning of the year.
Kobe Port will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2017. The port has been accepting diverse cultures from overseas since 1867. Many events will be held during the year of 2017.
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