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Bieber meets Japan tsunami victims

Justin Bieber took time out of his tour schedule in Japan to meet with some of the young victims of the recent tsunami and talked with them about staying positive. 

The 17-year-old, who was named the third most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine this week, told the group of children that "things can get better and things will get better. There are only good times to come."

Tweeting about the touching moment later that day, Bieber wrote:

"just met some incredible kids who have been thru alot because of the devastation here in Japan. blessed to meet them and proud to know them."

"When you meet kids like that..with all their strength and courage to move on you realize the important things in life. #supportJapan"

In addition to meeting some of those affected by the tragic events, Bieber also promised to donate some of the profits from his performance in Osaka to the relief fun. You can watch coverage of the event here: