Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Tradition Hall

This museum was built to pass on the memories and lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake and to raise awareness of disaster risk and resilience. At the entrance is a pre-disaster diorama of the town of Yuriage and Natori walking map. The exhibits teach visitors about the area, both present and past. Inside the museum, panels show the process of recovery from the disaster, and the theater room presents videos of the reconstruction and interviews with survivors about the tsunami experience.
One panel exhibit, “The Truth of the Tsunami,” asks the question, “Why did people not try to escape?” It documents the actual experiences of people and offers lessons on disaster survival. The museum also has fun hands-on exhibits that teach visitors about disaster preparedness, such as a door that you try to push open against water pressure and wooden strap-on sandals that let you feel water pressure through your shoes.
A number of facilities are located in the Yuriage area of Natori City along the coast: Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum, Natori City Earthquake Memorial Park, Kawamachi Terrace Yuriage, Yuriage Port Morning Market, and the Natori Cycle Sports Center. The area can be explored on foot or by bicycle, with the Natori City Earthquake Reconstruction Museum at the center.Language available: English
• There are leaflets in both Japanese and English.
• Videos with English subtitles are available.