Emperor of Japan visits Quake disaster zone

Japan’s emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country’s north-east coast.

Emperor of Japan visits Quake disaster zone
Thu, 14 Apr, 2011 - 13:37

Japan’s emperor and empress have made their first trip to the disaster zone since the earthquake and tsunami destroyed much of the country’s north-east coast.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited two evacuation shelters today in Asahi city, about 54 miles (86 kilometres) east of Tokyo near the Pacific coast.

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