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Tuesday 30 August 2011

Tearful Lady Gaga-san tells world Japan is safe

An emotional Lady Gaga has vowed "to remind the world that Japan is safe" following the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown at Fukushima.

An emotional Lady Gaga has vowed to remind the world that Japan is safe following the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown at Fukushima.
Lady Gaga drank from a teacup with 'Pray for Japan' inscribed on the side Photo: AP

Lady Gaga – or Lady Gaga-san as she is known in Japan – is in Tokyo this week for a benefit concert for tsunami victims. The flamboyant singer – rated by Forbes as the most powerful celebrity in the world – has given more than $3 million to the relief effort.

"I can't say enough to people all over the world that the majority of Japan right now, Japan in general, is very safe," she said. "It's fine to come here. It's beautiful."

Many performers and athletes have cancelled appearances in Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that caused widespread destruction and set off a crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant 140 miles north of Tokyo.

Tens of thousands of people were forced to leave homes near the plant because of the radiation danger, but even far from the evacuation zone, Japanese tourism has suffered because of the disaster.

Lady Gaga, sporting newly dyed teal-coloured hair, said she couldn't wait for the chance to show her support.

"The most important thing, and the best thing, we could do for Japan right now is to boost tourism, and so everyone come to Japan and come enjoy the beautiful country," she said.

The singer received a certificate from the commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency on Thursday, thanking her for her support and money-raising efforts.

After her appearance at MTV Video Music Aid Japan on Saturday, Lady Gaga will move on to Taiwan on July 1.

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