Japan honors Aussie avalanche heroes

Japan honors Aussie avalanche heroes

SYDNEY, Australia - Jonathan Disher (L), one of seven Australians who saved the lives of several Japanese skiers during a tragic avalanche in the Hakkoda mountain range of Aomori Prefecture in February, is officially honored by Japanese Consul General Tsukasa Kawada at his official residence in Sydney on March 26. Kawada delivered a joint letter of appreciation from the governments of Aomori Prefecture and Aomori City. (Kyodo)

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