A STUDY ON THE METHOD OF THE REGIONAL SPACE RESTORATION IN PRE-DISASTER PHASE THROUGH PARTICIPATORY MODEL MAKING PROCESS (PART 2) : ANALYSIS OF THE RESULT OF “TOWN OF MEMORIES WORKSHOP” IN THE AFFECTED AREA OF THE GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUN

We conducted a series of “Town of Memories Workshops” in areas affected by the tsunami and nuclear accident following the Great East Japan Earthquake, targeting residents and others. The workshops featured diorama models that reconstructed the pre-disaster townscape and were displayed for approximately one week, providing a space for participants to share memories of the area before the disaster. The workshops were well-received, with many participants in their 40s and older sharing stories about the region’s charms before the disaster. However, challenges include that the workshops may not always lead to successful outcomes, and some participants experienced emotional strain.