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Japan grateful for Canada’s support in aftermath of earthquake: ambassador

Following the Jan. 1 earthquake that rocked the country, we received powerful and warm messages of sympathy and encouragement, which comfort the bereaved families of the victims and give courage to many Japanese people.

As of Jan. 12, 215 people have died due to the New Year’s Day earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and 28 people are missing. Screenshot courtesy of NBC News
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