I would like to examine the wide-spread damage caused by the massive tsunami during the 201 Great East Japan Earthquake as well as introduce unprecedented forms of damage such as the black tsunamis. Academic studies aiming for future disaster preparedness based on practical research have commenced and are producing results. As memories and experiences fade away in the 10 years after the earthquake and tsunami, I would like to introduce activities to pass on experiences and lessons by networking the affected areas.
Selected Papers No.27(p.6)

Administrative districts of Japan’s coastal regions are complicated and interwoven. Many coastal organisms traverse these administrative districts through their life histories. While the Great East Japan Earthquake greatly impacted human society, nature in coastal areas has steadily recovered. Disaster-resilient infrastructure including against storm surges and tsunamis could present a possible win-win relationship with the conservation of ecosystems. However, in order to realize this, it is necessary to look again at coastal preservation areas designated by the Coast Act and other laws from an ecosystem perspective.

Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, 5 ship-building companies and 2 ship-equipment related businesses from Kesennuma City merged to become the nucleus of a new ship construction company. I would first like to explain our concept for solving the issues that came into view during the post-earthquake restoration of our facilities and the restoration process. Next, along with explaining the progression of events until the completion of the new ship construction facility and organization, and providing an overview of the facility, I would also like to think about the driving force behind Mirai Ships Inc.’s establishment.