The aim of this study was to quantitatively examine the changes in indicators of regional attachment to Fukushima and self-efficacy for reconstruction among university students through field study tours, conducted from September 2021 to November 2022, aimed at fostering regional revitalization of Fukushima after the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. The data for the analysis were collected through questionnaire surveys administered before and after the tour. By analyzing the data from both pre- and post-surveys, the changes in regional attachment and self-efficacy of participants were quantitatively assessed in order to understand the participants' latent attitudes and the impact of the field study tour on their perceptions. The analysis was conducted on valid responses obtained from 48 participants who completed all items in both surveys. The findings revealed that the participants developed a sense of attachment to the visited areas and gained a greater belief in their ability to contribute to the region's recovery through the field study experience. Moreover, the results indicated that the development of self-efficacy was influenced by the development of regional attachment. This highlights the significance of not only providing information about the history and challenges of reconstruction but also emphasizing the attractiveness and resilience of the community and positive aspects for a brighter future during the pre-study and field study phases to enhance community attachment.

The Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear disaster caused enormous damage to agricultural field in eastern Japan. Twelve years later, in the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, there are efforts to produce distinctive rice and restore and expand its vibrant market. In this study, we focused on rice produced in Hamadori region and aimed to clarify the quality and palatable characteristics. Brown and/or milled rice of "Ten no Tsubu" and "Satoyama no Tsubu" cultivated in the paddy fields Minamisoma City and Iitate Village were used, respectively. Palatable-related characters were measured with a palatability analyzer and cooked rice was observed with a scanning electron microscope. Protein and amylose content of brown and/or milled rice of "Ten no Tsubu" and "Satoyama no Tsubu" were not highly evaluated. Because these results are limited and case-specific, evaluation under standardized conditions and continuous cultivation period is needed to account for cultivar characteristics and cultivation management. In cooked rice, gelatinization progressed from the surface to the peripheral layer similar as in other "high-palatable" rices, while gelatinization did not progress in the center and the middle portion. Therefore, these rices were considered to be a new trend of "high-palatable" rice. In addition, "Ten no Tsubu" and "Satoyama no Tsubu" has resistance for lodging and cool weather damage, respectively. Such new trends of "high-palatable" rice are expected to promote rice culture, production, and market expansion in Hamadori region.

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Namie Town have been conducting agricultural revitalization activities based on the partnership agreement signed in 2018 fy. Year after year, revitalization activities have been accelerated. For example, students of Tokyo University of Agriculture have repeatedly visited Namie Town to assist with farm work. Their interaction with local farmers has been a key part of advancing the sixth industrialization of agricultural products in Namie Town. This study was conducted to identify the environmental factors that encourage students’ participation in revitalization activities. The study incorporated the author’s experience in revitalization assistance in Namie Town and a questionnaire survey targeting students from Tokyo University of Agriculture who actively participated in the program. As a result, it became clear that both altruistic and egoistic motivations work in revitalization activities. For effectiveness, it’s important to establish approaches that: (1) contribute to students’ growth, (2) offer a variety of activities for students to choose from, (3) enable students to engage consistently in a sequence of farming tasks, (4) respect students’ autonomy, (5) provide opportunities for students to showcase their diverse skills, (6) facilitate collaborative efforts between elderly people and students, ranging from farming to sales, and (7) disseminate information about these activities. In addition, it is considered necessary to set up sustainable activities so that both students and the farmers in the disaster areas can reward each other through these activities.

A "Fukushima Restoration GO!" game has been created to experience the restoration process of Fukushima. This game is played in the real world itself by utilizing geographical position information like "Pokémon GO™. We hope that you will visit Fukushima to collect game points after installing an original app in your mobile phone.