What ShouldWe Learn and Hand on from the Experiences of the Reconstruction Process from the Tragic Tsunami Disaster?

Abstract

A small town, Otsuchi, located at the coastal area in Iwate prefecture was completely damaged by the Tsunami on March 11, 2011. Taking two issues as examples, author tries to reveal the difficulties of decision making process of reconstruction planning. One is the results of land readjustment project at Machikata area where only a half of planned residents will come back. The other is the preservation of former town office as a remain which tells how severe is the Tsunami damage. It is our responsibility to hand on these knowledges by reviewing these experiences in order to utilize them for the expected future disasters.