How to communicate and preserve disasters in museums: Taking the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake as an example

Abstract

Japan has been repeatedly damaged by natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and typhoons since ancient times. We have observed nature to understand natural phenomena and developed research and scientific technology to protect our lives. Behind this is a large amount of data that has been left behind. How should we exhibit the materials so that we will not forget the disaster and use them for disaster prevention and mitigation measures in the future? In this paper, the 100th centennial exhibition for the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake held at the National Museum of Nature and Science in 2023, which utilized digital content, will be introduced as an example.