On 11 March 2011, global citizens moaned as our neighbours in Japan faced the Great East Japan Earthquake.
A magnitude of 9.0 hit the epicentre east of the Oshika Peninsula of Tōhoku, taking away 15,899 lives, and damaging more than 228,000 residents.
As Japan took silent strides ten years on from the date, it has bravely marked the 10th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
In tandem with the commemoration, the former Borussia Dortmund goalie, Roman Weidenfeller shared his sentiments for the fans in Japan.
He shared his experience of taking part in the charity match held in Duisburg. Our prayers are with the people affected by the earthquake.