Australian PM in tsunami-hit town

Australian PM in tsunami-hit town

SENDAI, Japan - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (2nd from L) visits the town of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 23, 2011, accompanied by Japan's Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto (R). Minamisanirku Mayor Jin Sato (L) briefed her on how he survived the massive tsunami that devastated his town on March 11. (Pool photo)

Australian PM in tsunami-hit town

Australian PM in tsunami-hit town

SENDAI, Japan - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (2nd from L) visits the town of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 23, 2011, accompanied by Japan's Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto (R). Minamisanirku Mayor Jin Sato (L) briefed her on how he survived the massive tsunami that devastated his town on March 11. (Pool photo)

Australian PM in tsunami-hit town

Australian PM in tsunami-hit town

SENDAI, Japan - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (2nd from L) visits the town of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 23, 2011, accompanied by Japan's Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto (R). Minamisanirku Mayor Jin Sato (L) briefed her on how he survived the massive tsunami that devastated his town on March 11. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

Australian PM in tsunami-hit town

Australian PM in tsunami-hit town

SENDAI, Japan - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (2nd from L) visits the town of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 23, 2011, accompanied by Japan's Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto (R). Minamisanirku Mayor Jin Sato (L) briefed her on how he survived the massive tsunami that devastated his town on March 11. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)