Housed in an ornate cypress tower, the bell served as a community pillar, also marking holidays like the Japanese New Year. The bell stayed in place until Japan entered World War II after the Dec ...

The Peace Bell has been a fixture of the Carter Center for years, Cork explained, but it will take new prominence in a Japanese bell tower constructed specifically for the Carter Center grounds.

Photo-feature by Ahmad Al-Hamily KAWAGOE, Japan, Feb 24 (KUNA) -- Located to the northwest of Tokyo, Kawagoe in Saitama prefecture charms visitors with its old-style buildings and one of its main ...

The Japanese temple bell was originally supposed to be melted down for ammunition during World War II but instead became a symbol of peace. With its dedication, ...