In the latter half of the twentieth century , the World Peace Bell Association was set up in Japan , with the purpose of funding and casting temple bells to be placed around the world as symbols of peace . '' Bonshō '' have also been cast in response to natural disasters such as the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami ; several affected communities commissioned bells to commemorate the event
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Bonshō