President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of condolences to Emperor of Japan His Majesty Akihito.
The letter says "I was deeply saddened to hear the news of numerous casualties and destructions in your country as a result of a devastating earthquake.
On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my deepest condolences to You, families and friends of the victims, and to the people of Japan over this tragedy, and wish the injured and wounded a rapid recovery."