Facts and Issues of Fukushima Prefecture Reconstruction

Abstract

This study aims to clarify the actual situation and issues of reconstruction support workers in Fukushima Prefecture, which has established a large number of reconstruction support workers and has also established the largest number of reconstruction support workers in recent years. Through this study, we found that the activities of reconstruction supporters are recognized as contributing to the recovery of disaster victims and affected areas, that the increase in the number of immigrants, exchange and related populations, and maintenance and revitalization of communities, which were identified as issues in the recovery from the nuclear disaster, can be resolved by using the reconstruction supporters system, that reconstruction supporters in their own cities, towns, and villages are aware that they want to be involved in the recovery from the nuclear disaster, and that they are willing to end their tenure of office. The survey also revealed that the supporters of their own municipality want to be involved in the recovery from the nuclear disaster and are seeking support after their term of office ends, such as job placement, assistance in acquiring qualifications, and support for starting a business.