Abstract
Natural disaster monuments serve as vital community-based symbols , preserving the historical
records and lessons learned from past calamities. However, the legibility and visibility of these
monuments have diminished over time, attributed to weathering and dirt resulting from
prolonged exposure to rain and wind. Consequently, public interest in these monuments has
waned. In this paper, we report a learning program tailored for young students, aimed at deepening their comprehension of disaster monuments through the integration of digital
technologies for spatial information recording, such as photogrammetry and Hikari-Takuhon.
The program confirmed an increased interest among students in natural disaster monuments,
attributed to their hands-on experience in creating 3D digital models and enhancing the legibility
of inscriptions through the application of digital technology. Furthermore, we identified that the
monument designed through the collaborative discussions among students harbored numerous
innovative ideas applicable to the future construction of monuments. We anticipate that the
younger generation will understand the importance of passing on historical natural disasters
through comprehensive learning approach that melds traditional evacuation drills with disaster
education centered around monuments.
