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December 11, 2009

From Hakodate, Japan: Ringing the Nishibetsuin Buddhist Temple Bell

Take a look at these incredibly beautiful photos from the far northern island of Hokkaido, Japan, where citizens of Hakodate gathered to light Aomori lanterns at the Nishibetsuin Buddist Temple and ring the temple bell 37 times to count down from 387 ppm to 350 ppm. 

Shining a light: 

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Ringing out a 350 countdown: 

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