Cyndi Lauper's true colours

Still showing her true colours.

One year after Japan's earthquake that saw most foreign artists cancel their performances in the country, Cyndi Lauper is back in Tokyo.

The singer is doing a series of concerts to raise money for those affected by last year's tragedies.

SOUNDBITE Cyndi Lauper, singer, saying (English):

"I always thought that rock could save the world, rock and roll could save the world. I still come from that, that's how I grew up, so I think you know, in the spirit of Live Aid and all the things that music did and the Beatles and what they taught us, John and Yoko, hey I think we should just keep passing it along and understand that and don't forget about your friends."

Lauper also called on people to support those affected commercially.

SOUNDBITE Cyndi Lauper, singer, saying (English):

"Life goes on for them but it's just harder so don't forget about them, you know. And commerce, you know buy things from there, to keep people working. You're going to buy anyway, might as well buy from the areas that were hit, where the stores are still open. Just keep the money moving so people can recover and get back on their feet."

Last year, after the earthquake and tsunami struck Northern Japan, Lauper chose to stay in the country and continued with her tour in dimly lit concert halls, donating a portion of ticket sales to support the devastated areas.

One year on and she continues to spread her goodwill message.

SOUNDBITE Cyndi Lauper, singer, saying (English):

I don't think you can catch radiation from shaking somebody's hand or giving them a hug, know what I mean? So, don't discount that, don't isolate these people."

Cyndi Lauper is performing at venues in Japan until March 15.

Mirja Mey, Reuters