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The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum
The Museum passes the record and lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear disaster on to the future generation and shares them with the world.
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3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake caused the accidents in Tokyo Electric Power’s Fukushima 1st Nuclear Power Plants, leading to the unprecedented multiple disasters in Futaba Town, Fukushima, and that is where the Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum was opened in 2020. Their mission is to share the experiences and lessons from the nuclear catastrophe within and outside the nation.
The introductory part is a theater that shows life before the quake, then the Earthquake, tsunami, the accidents in the power plants and the subsequent evacuation of the residents on seven screens including the floor. The exhibition is in a chronological order with many photos and videos that add realistic sensations. Following that, the testimonies of residents who were suddenly taken away from ordinary life by the nuclear accidents, and their mementos that talk on behalf of the owners. The concluding part is the exhibition on recovery efforts that reflect on Fukushima's future.
The museum is also used for storytime for groups and workshops on fieldwork, etc. The storytime by the disaster victims is held every day.
Highlights
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In addition to the real objects that depict the tragic environment at that time, the digital content “Testimonial Videos” help you feel as if you are living through the incidents.
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There is a storytime about the circumstances at the time of quake and the evacuation, and fieldwork program to visit the sites (for a fee). Through hearing stories and seeing the disaster area, you can prepare for an emergency.
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There is extensive information on display regarding nuclear disaster such as the power plants’ conditions right after the quake, the long-term evacuation from a wide area, the effects of radiation in the life of Fukushima’s people.
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You can see the current condition of Fukushima on the way to the museum.
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The exhibition focuses not only on Fukushima’s “shadow“ during the nuclear catastrophe, but also on the “light” of overcoming the adversity and striving for recovery.
Photos
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![Exterior (front)]()
Exterior (front)
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![Prologue Theater. The introductory part of the exhibition reflects on the quake disaster, nuclear plant accidents, recovery and the future]()
Prologue Theater. The introductory part of the exhibition reflects on the quake disaster, nuclear plant accidents, recovery and the future
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![The slope connecting the Prologue Theater and the exhibition on the 2nd floor. A chronology shows the energy transition from coal, the quake, accident and recovery.]()
The slope connecting the Prologue Theater and the exhibition on the 2nd floor. A chronology shows the energy transition from coal, the quake, accident and recovery.
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![Exterior (from the left)]()
Exterior (from the left)
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![The display that conveys tsunami’s horror]()
The display that conveys tsunami’s horror
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 東日本大震災・原子力災害伝承館
- Postal Code
- 979-1401
- Address
- 39 Takada, Nakano, Futabamachi, Futabagun, Fukushima
- Telephone
- 0240-23-4402
- Closed
- Tuesdays (If it is a holiday, closed on the following weekday), the year end and New Year’s Day
- Hours
- 9:00am-5:00 (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
- Admission
- Adult 600 yen, Elementary, middle and high schooler 300 yen
- Access
- From JR Futaba Station, ride a shuttle bus for 6 min.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, DISCOVER)
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)