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作者

Camille Cosson

来源

URBAN GEOGRAPHY,Vol.41,Issue5,P.777-790

语言

英文

关键字

Japan,The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami,post-disaster recovery,reconstruction

作者单位

Department of Design and Architecture, Kyoto Institute of Technology , Kyoto, Japan

摘要

This paper presents the post-disaster reconstruction of the Tohoku region in the aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Although, because of its long history with natural disasters, Japan has always been prepared, this unprecedented disaster was a decisive turning point for the entire society as well as for architects and urban planners. This article explores some issues that appeared during the rebuilding process, using the example of Onagawa fishing town from an urban and architectural perspective. Through a theoretical study of the city’s reconstruction strategy, combined with a field trip, the focus of this paper is on highlighting the specific aspects that make Onagawa’s recovery unique compared to the other towns in the same area. The discussion raises critical questions about the complexities of implementing governmental reconstruction policies. Concluding remarks suggest that the following years will prove if Onagawa becomes another failed reconstruction project or proves a success. KEYWORDS: JapanThe 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunamipost-disaster recoveryreconstruction Acknowledgments The ongoing research presented in this paper is part of doctoral investigations conducted in the design and architecture department of the Kyoto Institute of Technology. It is supported by a scholarship funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT). Disclosure statement No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author. Additional informationFundingThis work was supported by the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology [Doctoral Program Scholarship]. Correction Statement This article has been republished with minor changes. These changes do not impact the academic content of the article.