Iwate Sanriku Disaster Prevention Study Program: "Think about what to do in case of a disaster and learn about reconstruction town planning" (prior study)

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Think about what to do in case of disaster and learn about reconstruction planning

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We propose a program that takes visitors around the entire Sanriku area along the coast of Iwate Prefecture as a "place to learn about disaster prevention", visiting facilities where they can learn about efforts to utilize the experiences and lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake. There are a total of 10 programs with courses organized by area, and we have compiled the stops for each program in this article. Before actually visiting the facility, please check the outline of the facility and make use of it for your learning in the area.

Great East Japan Earthquake Tsunami Lore Museum Iwate TSUNAMI Memorial

This facility is located in the Takata Matsubara Tsunami Recovery Memorial Park and is a facility for passing on the facts and lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami to people around the world and to future generations. Under the theme of "Protecting Lives and Living with the Sea and the Land," exhibits include actual vehicles damaged by the disaster, the history of the tsunami, and records of evacuation actions, allowing visitors to learn about the earthquake and tsunami as if it were their own personal experience.
Tours are free of charge, and advance reservations are accepted for groups. Groups have the advantage of being able to reserve seats in the guidance theater and other video screenings, in addition to gaining a deeper understanding of the exhibits through the explanations of the interpreters. It is possible to adjust the commentary time and content to suit your needs, so please check the official website for details.
Exterior view
Great East Japan Earthquake Tsunami Lore Hall Iwate TSUNAMI Memorial For more information

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Field "Imetore of Life" Workshop

Using a 1/500 scale model of the town as it was before the Great East Japan Earthquake, this workshop allows participants to think concretely about how they would act immediately after the disaster. There is also "Program 1," a lecture by a storyteller with a desire to "increase the number of fans of Rikuzentakata," and "Program 2," which includes an interactive workshop for participants after the lecture. In the latter program, participants will be given a training tool called "Meguro Maki" to help them visualize disaster situations as their own problems. The "Meguro Maki" is a tool developed by a university professor specializing in disaster prevention. This program is designed to help participants not only "learn" about the events of the disaster from the lecture, but also "think" by imagining what would happen to them in the event of a disaster, thereby making the disaster a personal matter.
Workshop

■Experience Fee

Program 1"
Capacity: 2-20 people
Time: 50 minutes
Fee: 5,000 yen per session
"Program 2"
Capacity: 2-20 people
Time: 100 minutes
Fee: 5,000 yen per session for Program 1 + 1,500 yen per person
*(Example) If 4 people apply for Program 2: Basic fee 5,000 yen + 6,000 yen = Total 11,000 yen (2,750 yen per person)
"Imetore of Life" Workshop For more information

Other learning programs are available

In addition to the "Imetrepreneurship for Life" program, the "Field Program for Learning Disaster Prevention and Mitigation" offers workshops, hands-on learning, and overnight training opportunities to meet a wide variety of needs related to disaster prevention and mitigation. For details of the learning program, please visit the website.
Exterior view of the Rikuzentakata Global Campus
Rikuzentakata Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Field For more information

Disaster Prevention x Tourism Adventure "Gift from Ofunato on that day

This is a disaster prevention sightseeing adventure game developed in collaboration with Tohoku University Michinoku Shinrokuden, which simulates evacuation behavior after an earthquake using a smartphone. The game is played by searching for boxes scattered around the "Cassen Ofunato" area in Ofunato City, and collecting "ikiru chie (wisdom)" stories that appear by reading the 2D barcodes attached to the boxes. While solving the quiz "Wakarimichi," which forces you to make the ultimate choice, you must aim for an evacuation site on higher ground within the time limit. There are no right or wrong answers to the quiz, but depending on the answer, time will be added to the evacuation time.
Special programs that provide guidance and reflection for groups are also available for a fee. A free trial without guidance is also available. The experience fee varies depending on the number of people, so please consult with us after applying in advance.
Experiencing the workshop
Disaster Prevention x Tourism Adventure "Gift from Ofunato That Day" For more information

Kamome Terrace / Sanriku Kasho Saito Honten

Kamome Terrace was opened in 2017 by Saito Seika Co., the creator of "Kamome no Tamago," a famous confectionary from Ofunato, Iwate. In addition to "Kamome no Tamago," a famous Tohoku souvenir, visitors can enjoy shopping at the store, which offers a wide selection of Japanese and Western-style confections, breads, dumplings, and more. At the "Kamome Kitchen" inside the store, visitors can try their hand at making the world's one and only "Deco Kamome no Tamago," and the new specialty "Kamome Soft" (last order 17:20), which can only be had here, is also available for purchase.
Kamome Soft
Exterior view of Kamome Terrace
Kamome Terrace For more information

Local Wholesale Market Ofunato Fish Market

The new Ofunato Fish Market, completed in 2014, has an exhibition room on the third floor that shows the damage caused by the tsunami and the history of Ofunato's fishing industry from the disaster to reconstruction through photos and videos. The new Ofunato Fish Market, which was completed in 2014, has an exhibition room on the third floor.
As an open fish market that forms a new bustling center for the community, the market actively accepts visitors to learn about the role of the wholesale market and the characteristics of the new fish market. Tours are free of charge, and in principle, individuals are free to visit the market. Groups can take a free tour or be guided by a staff member. Please check the official website for details.
Exterior view
Local Wholesale Market Ofunato City Fish Market For more information

JR Ofunato Line BRT

BRT" is an abbreviation for "Bus Rapid Transit," a bus-based transportation system that began operating when the Ofunato Line, which was severely damaged by the earthquake, was restored. By using bus-only roads, the system ensures rapid and on-time delivery. In response to community requests, new stations have been built at city halls and hospitals. In addition, the buses operate 1.5 to 3 times more frequently than when operated by rail, aiming to create a community-based route that is convenient and safe for everyone to use.

■Operation section

Kesennuma Station - Mori Station (43.7km)* Operating Km Approx. 75min.
(Approx. 85min. for service via Takada High School)
A train car with designs of local characters along the line
JR East HP "BRT (Bus Rapid Transit System)

Sanriku Railway Earthquake Study Train

Sanriku Railway, which runs along the Sanriku coast of Iwate Prefecture, resumed full operation in April 2014 as a symbol of reconstruction of the disaster-affected areas. 163 km of the line between Mori Station and Kuji Station became the "Rias Line" in March 2019.
In the "Earthquake Disaster Learning Train," visitors can board a Sanriku Railway train and see, hear, and feel the "present" of the areas along the line that were damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and think about disaster prevention while riding the train. Sanriku Railway employees or residents of the areas along the railway line will serve as guides on the train, providing easy-to-understand explanations using panels and other materials about the situation at the time of the earthquake and the subsequent reconstruction efforts. Where the damage is visible, the train will stop or slow down so that passengers can learn about the current situation from inside the train.
Sanriku Railway train running between Horei Station and Koishihama Station

■Fare (1 car, tax included) *Three sections are the same price.

Tanohata Station - Kuji Station
●Uzumi-Miyako Station
●Mori Station - Kamaishi Station
General Train 50,300 yen / National Touring Train 57,300 yen
*A flat fare applies even if you get on or off at intermediate stations.
If your group is located in Iwate Prefecture, you can take advantage of Iwate Prefecture's user subsidy system. Please inquire by phone for a discount.

Seating capacity

Seating capacity 48-57 persons
*The number of seats varies depending on the type of vehicle.
The number of seats varies depending on the vehicle type. (You can only designate a general car or a tatami room/retro car.)

■Application Method

Please fill out the prescribed form and fax it to us. Student groups can apply two years prior to the date of use, and general groups can apply one year prior to the date of use.

■Inquiries

Tanohata Station - Kuji Station, Unosumii Station - Miyako Station section
Passenger Sales Department TEL: 0193-71-1170 / FAX: 0193-71-1200
●Mori Station - Kamaishi Station section
Ofunato Office TEL: 0192-27-9669 / FAX: 0192-27-9677
Sanriku Railway Disaster Learning Train For more information
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