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Racked National's correspondent in Tokyo reports that the fashion community there has rallied to support tsunami victims. European luxury brands may have shuttered their stores, but the national fashion industry has sprung into action, re-naming the "Pray for Japan" plea "Play for Japan" and planning charity products and fund-raising nights. [Racked National]