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Japan shows it’s gratitude to the world following last year’s disaster

Japan shows it’s gratitude to the world following last year’s disaster

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Japan is hosting a series of free concerts to express its gratitude for the support it got following the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

The first concert organized by Japan’s mission to the UN along with the Japan Foundation in New York is at UN headquarters Monday and there is another Tuesday at Lincoln center.

The concert features Ondekoza, a professional Japanese drumming troupe, along with other musicians from Japan.

Julie Walker spoke with Kazuaki Kubo, the Director General of the Japan Foundation New York who says they are also dedicating the concerts to all victims of disasters and conflicts around the world.