Now that nearly three years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake disaster, I would like to introduce the state of current efforts aimed at the revitalization of Fukushima Prefecture, and, of the efforts undertaken so far, projects aimed at accumulating related industries by promoting renewable energies in particular. Symbolic of these efforts is the demonstration research project on floating offshore wind power.
Selected Papers No.18

I am often given the opportunity to report on Iwate Prefecture's renewable ocean energy projects in the OPRF Newsletter, but in this article I would like to focus on our efforts to attract a Demonstration Field project for which the national government is accepting submissions.

With the Miyagi prefectural government's release in August 2011 of the Sendai-Shiogama Restoration and Reconstruction Guide, discussions began on improving waterfront areas, including the Kitahama Green Embankment, a symbol of the reconstruction efforts. I would like here to introduce Shiogama City's initiatives to put citizens groups' discussions to use in city planning.