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Mayor's foresight kept tsunami away
Residents of Fudai in coastal Japan grateful to late mayor who built a high wall.
Last Modified: 05 Jun 2011 08:21


Japan is trying to recover from the aftermath caused by the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country in March.

But one village has survived the impact of the disaster. Fudai, a coastal village, stands intact, thanks to the foresight of one man.

Al Jazeera's Laura Kyle reports.
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