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In 1995, the Great Hanshin Earthquake struck Kobe, dealing a heavy blow in loss of life and destruction of whole neighbourhoods. The first Kobe Luminarie was an attempt to inspire the citizens, and a memorial to those who had died.
In the years since, Kobe has returned to all her former glory, while the Luminarie has become famous world-wide for its beauty, and its special significance to the survivors of the disaster.
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