The Fatal Disaster Area Tohoku, Viewed in Terms of Nested Commons

Abstract

Why is the speed of recovery and revitalization of devastated areas in the Tohoku region viewed to be so slow? We discuss two reasons why such a poor evaluation has penetrated the local public opinion. This essay tries to explain with data analysis that one reason is the lack of perception about the nested commons formed by Tohoku and the other reason is the lack of an effective policy commander. It shows the importance of the nested commons in solving the delay of the recovery and revitalization program in the Tohoku region and in arousing public attention toward preparations for future natural disasters.