Fukushima Hope Tourism

A Journey to Feel the 'Now' of Fukushima Prefecture

Hope Tourism Learning×Fukushima

What is Hope Tourism?

Overview of Hope Tourism

The only place in the world that has experienced a 'composite disaster (earthquake, tsunami, nuclear disaster, reputational damage)', Fukushima Prefecture.
In fact, we intentionally do not call the lessons learned from facts, challenges of reconstruction 'disaster prevention learning'.
Hope Tourism is a new study tour program unique to Fukushima that explores and creates 'sustainable society and community development' from the lessons of composite disasters.

Fukushima, which has experienced a unique composite disaster of earthquake, tsunami, nuclear disaster, and reputational damage, presents its 'true form (light and shadow)' and inputs through 'dialogue with people who are bravely challenging reconstruction' in various fields. Rather than limiting the earthquake and nuclear disaster as a 'local problem of Fukushima (someone else's issue)', we broaden our perspective to the 'future ahead' of realizing 'sustainable society and community development, daily life, personal behavioral change, etc.' and explore and create outputs on how to utilize these lessons as our own issues. This series of programs will achieve 'active, dialogical, and deep learning' using active learning methods. The hope felt by learning about Fukushima brings 'seeds of learning' that connect each participant to future growth and nurtures 'the driving force towards tomorrow's learning'.

Learning Points

Both light and shadow. What cannot be understood through reports alone
The'now' of Fukushima

Experience the true form through facility visits and fieldwork

Regions are certainly taking steps towards reconstruction, and new initiatives for a sustainable future are beginning. On the other hand, there are streets that feel the impact of long-term evacuation orders and areas where evacuation orders are still in effect... The 'light and shadow' that cannot be conveyed through reports alone. That scenery is 'Fukushima's now'.

People bravely challenging reconstruction.
The'thoughts' of Fukushima

Dialogue with people bravely challenging reconstruction

Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear disaster, reputational damage... Even amidst unprecedented difficulties, there are many people in Fukushima who are bravely challenging reconstruction. Through dialogue with such people, one can gain many insights and realizations.

Transforming Fukushima's issues
from 'someone else's issue' to 'our own issue'.

How to utilize the lessons from the earthquake and nuclear disaster for the future (society, community, daily life, oneself)

In the summary workshop, we will discuss various social issues (population decline, aging, regional decline, energy issues, etc.) that have become apparent due to the earthquake and nuclear disaster, standing on the perspective that these are not 'Fukushima's problems alone' but 'issues that Japanese society and regions face and need to solve', and what kind of future we want to create.

Effects of Learning

1

Questions Without Answers
Bringing Back
the 'Feeling of Uncertainty'

Social issues are not easily resolved ('bringing back the feeling of uncertainty'), but 'continuing to think (curiosity and personal relevance)' is important.

2

Respect for Diversity and
The Importance of Dialogue

There are various opinions on social issues depending on positions and perspectives. 'Respect for diversity and the importance of dialogue' is not a binary choice of A or B, but discussions can open a third path (C).

3

Developing 'Discernment' and 'Judgment'
Skills

In an information-overloaded society, develop the 'ability to discern the essence of things' and 'judgment (literacy)'. How to face information and make choices and judgments. The importance of firsthand information that one has seen and heard.

4

Learning to Face Change and Adversity
Approaches

Learning how to face change and adversity (perspective on life and ways of living). Conveying the importance of challenging participants who are exploring choices and ways of living in life.

Hope Felt in Fukushima.

It is the Driving Force for Tomorrow's Learning

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Towards the Growth of Participants!