Research study on reconstruction in areas (Kesennuma City and Minamisanriku Town) affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake

Abstract

 In this study, first, we will continuously conduct participant observations and questionnaire surveys in Minamisanriku and Kesennuma in order to understand the actual situation and changes in the long-term reconstruction process after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Next, by visualizing the relational structure based on the mutual cooperation trust relationship between the various parties involved in the reconstruction of the disaster area by the "digital networking model", we will verify the current state of the reconstruction process and clarify the problems.

     The specific research method is as follows.

     1. Questionnaire survey of visitors from Minamisanriku Town "Minamisanriku Fukko Ichi (a disaster area recovery event)" and "Sansan Shotengai (a reconstruction shopping street)" and Kesennuma City "Umi no Ichi (a tourist facility)"

     2. Participant observation by various " Haiboshi (specialty products of fish or meat that is deodorized, dried and matured by volcanic ash and refrigerator)" trial sales in" Minamisanriku Fukko Ichi " to commercialize "Keisennuma shark Haiboshi " and develop sales channels

     3. Participant observation by "Kesennuma shark Haiboshi " cooking class and study group for the purpose of trial production and commercialization of "local gourmet" in Kesennuma city

     After grasping the actual situation and changes in the long-term reconstruction process by the above-mentioned questionnaire survey and participant observation

4. We will verify the current state of the reconstruction process using the "Digital Networking Model" and clarify the current state and issues of reconstruction in the disaster area.