12th anniversary of Kobe earthquake observed

12th anniversary of Kobe earthquake observed

KOBE, Japan - People offer their silent prayers during a ceremony held at a park in Itami near Kobe on Jan. 16 to mark the 12th anniversary of the great earthquake that killed more than 6,000 people.

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