A bell tolled to mark the new year at Japan’s Zentsu Temple in Zentsuji City.<br /><br /> Kagawa Prefecture Zentsu Temple is the birthplace of one of the most revered figures of Japanese Buddhism, the high priest Kobo Daishi, or “Kukai”. <br /><br /> This is the head temple for the Buddhist Shingonshu Zentsuji sect. <br /><br /> Kobe put on a simple light show to mark the turning of the year.<br /><br /> 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.<br />No Comment | euronews: watch the international news without commentary | http://www.euronews.com/nocomment/
