The stories of seven Japanese people who survived the 11 March tragedy and are trying to rebuild their lives

Every one of the tens of thousands of survivors of Japan's tsunami disaster has a unique story to tell. Some are mourning the deaths of children, spouses, parents or friends. Most have lost homes and businesses. And all are united by a dignity that has struck visiting journalists, aid workers and the global audience watching every step of Japan's worst crisis in its postwar history.

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