Anniversary Of Tsunami In Japan Marked By Mournful Ceremony
The day was marked with ceremonies in Japan. During the ceremony in Tokyo, the Emperor of Japan said, "I pray that the peaceful lives of those affected can resume as soon as possible." The Prime Minister of Japan followed that with, "We cannot turn away from the harsh reality of the affected areas. The Great East Japan Earthquake still is an ongoing event."
Many Japanese citizens displaced by the disaster are frustrated with the lack of progress on reconstruction.
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