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And here is a nice photoblog from Japan. Author Jonathan from Kobe, Japan. Blog with photos tells the story of the Japanese city of Kobe.

Kobe, 16th anniversary of the earthquake

Ignition of thousands of candles at the memorial, created in memory of the earthquake in 1995 that destroyed the city:

Sannomiya Memorial

Nagata Memorial

Lighting Candles in Memorial

Bonfire, kindled in honor of the kami (spirit) Toshitokudjin (the goddess with responsibility for auspicious directions and happenings for the coming year), bringing the New Year:

Dondo-Yaki

New Year is celebrated in Japan for a month. A holiday in late December before the house, temple or business structure are put in pairs traditional decoration kadomatsu:

Himeji Shrine

Minatogawa shrine

Dragon dance:

And a lot more interesting photos in the blog of Jonathan DEKOBOKO .
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