The massive earthquake and tsunami that struck off the coast of Japan on 11 March caused widespread devastation. Thousands of people were killed and injured after the tremor triggered a tsunami that swept through coastal cities, towns and villages in the north-east of the country. Six months on, the Japanese people are making progress in repairing the damage to their country and their lives. Scrol
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