Issues on Reconstruction of Fishing Villages after Large-scale Disasters

Abstract

When we take a general look at recent large-scale disasters and the progress of fishing village reconstruction, especially with a focus on the Great East Japan Earthquake, we can find a decline in vitality of fishing villages, increased ambiguity in the definition and scope of fishing villages as targets for reconstruction, and the importance of external support. Meanwhile, in the case of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, peculiarities of small scale and isolation at individual villages and the problem of financial resources for reconstruction are added to the above-mentioned issues. Reconstruction of fishing villages after large-scale disasters is similar to general urban development, as accumulated processes from discussion to consensus building of plans with resident participation affect post-event satisfaction. Furthermore, special attention should be focused on discovering and implementing optimal specific solutions, because there are no general solutions, and characteristics of fishing villages and extent of damage are diverse.