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The Peace Bell stands near the Children's Peace Monument and consists of a large Japanese bell hanging inside a small open-sided structure. Visitors are encouraged to ring the bell for world peace and the loud and melodious tolling of this bell rings out regularly throughout the Peace Park. The surface of the bell is a map of the world, and the "sweet spot" is an atomic symbol, designed by Masahiko Katori [1899-1988], cast by Oigo Bell Works, in Takaoka, Toyama. The inscriptions on the bell are in Greek (γνῶθι σεαυτόν), Japanese, and Sanskrit. It is translated as "Know yourself." The Greek embassy donated the bell to the Peace Park and picked out the most appropriate ancient Greek philosophical quote of Socrates. The Sanskrit was translated by the Indian ambassador, and the Japanese by a university lecturer. (5 years and 1194 days ago)

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madamemonty says:

Congrats Vibeke

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author says:

Thanks Megan

(5 years and 1186 days ago)

kyricom says:

Congratulations...

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author says:

Thanks Mark

(5 years and 1186 days ago)

patty says:

Congrats Vibeke, beautiful photo

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author says:

Thanks Patty. It was a moving place.

(5 years and 1186 days ago)

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