"SUAO, Taiwan (AP) — Six Japanese men swam 95 miles (150 kilometers) through heavy winds and rough seas to reach the Taiwanese coast Monday in a show of gratitude to Taiwan for its help after the March earthquake and tsunami.

Wearing swimming caps imprinted with the flags of the two countries and emblazoned with the words "Thank you Taiwan and cheers for Japan," the swimmers reached the eastern Taiwanese port of Suao to an boisterous welcome. "

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