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Japan Disaster: The Lasting Impact of March 11, 2011

Development & Education

The World’s Sam Eaton has been reporting from Japan for The World on the legacy of the triple disasters to hit that country a year ago. He talks with host Marco Werman about the cultural impact of the eathquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown.

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