On March 11, 2011, Japan's Tohoku coastal region was destroyed by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami that followed.

Killing nearly 16,000 and leaving nearly 3,300 unaccounted for, the country is still grappling with the human, economic and political costs.


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I express condolences to the lives that were taken away, and the victims' friends and families.
I would also like to thank those who have donated to the relief effort last year.
I wish Japan their best on fully recovering from the tragedy.