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Japan: six months after the double catastrophe

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We mark six months since Japan's earthquake and tsunami in March by heading to one of the worst-hit cities to see how normal life is slowly coming back. Also, in New Zealand, the Rugby World Cup kicks off and fans are reaching fever pitch. Finally, we take you to a Sikh temple in India, which sees 20 million pilgrims each year pass through its golden doors.

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