KOBE - The western Japan city of Kobe and nearby areas on Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the magnitude-7.3 earthquake that killed over 6,400 people, with many hoping to keep alive the memories as the devastating event continues to teach the importance of enhancing preparedness in the disaster-prone nation.
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