MINAMISANRIKU 311 Memorial Archives

Visit by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress

Friendship with Chile Forged by Tsunamis

Heartwarming Support from All over the World: Cheering on the Town's Children

Supported by Dispatched Staff: The Battle-Ready Experts Who Came to Help

Recovery of the Forestry Industry: Realizing the Vision of “A Town Where Lives Circulate”

Reopening Schools: Protecting Children’s Learning

Feeling the Tug of Longing While Leaving One’s Hometown: The Choice of Secondary Evacuation

Construction of Temporary Housing at 58 Locations Within and Outside the Town

Teachers and School Staff Struggle in the Confusion Immediately After the Earthquake

Minamisanriku Method in Social Workers Programs: Residents Affected by the Disaster Become Leaders of the Program

“Hot Bank,” a Place for Residents to Support One Another and Spark the Joys of Living

“Everyone’s Diner,” Bringing People Together Over Delicious Food

“A Sports Day Without Running,” Nurturing Community Circles Across Generations

Moving to Higher Ground: Quickly Deciding on Collective Relocation for Disaster Prevention

What Is a Tsunami? How Do Tsunamis Occur?

What Is a Tsunami? Tsunami Height Depends on Topography

What Is a Tsunami?　How Fast Are Tsunamis?

What Is a Tsunami?　How Powerful Are Tsunamis?

Saving Lives from a Tsunami 1 To Protect Yourself from a Tsunami

Saving Lives from a Tsunami 2 Recommendations for Proactive Evacuation

The Great Chilean Earthquake Tsunami and Minamisanriku: Were the Lessons of 1960 Called Upon?