Kobe marks 13th anniversary of devastating earthquake

Kobe marks 13th anniversary of devastating earthquake

KOBE, Japan - A woman lights bamboo lanterns during a memorial service held in Kobe on Jan. 17 to mark the 13th anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake. She lost her son in the disaster that took more than 6,400 lives.

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                    Events held to commemorate 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake

                    KOBE, Japan - The date Jan. 17 formed by candle and window lights highlights a memorial service held in Kobe on Jan. 17 to mark the 13th anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that took more than 6,400 lives.
                      Events held to commemorate 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake

                      Events held to commemorate 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake

                      KOBE, Japan - People offer their silent prayers for the victims during a memorial service held on a hill in northern Kobe at 5:46 a.m. on Jan. 17 to mark the 13th anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that took more than 6,400 lives.