Facility Overview

　Opened on September 20, 2020, this prefectural facility transmits records and lessons from the unprecedented complex disaster of the Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami, and the Tokyo Electric Power Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident to both domestic and international audiences, ensuring that these experiences are passed on to future generations. Visitors can learn about the overall picture of the events and recovery from the earthquake and nuclear accident through a wealth of materials including videos and exhibits. Additionally, the facility offers training programs such as "storyteller talks" where visitors can hear firsthand accounts from affected residents, "fieldwork" tours by bus to areas impacted by the tsunami and nuclear accident, and "workshops" that encourage reflection on how to apply these lessons to the future, allowing for comprehensive learning centered around the memorial museum.

Standard Visit Content

○ Museum Tour (Guides available in exhibition areas)
　・Prologue (Watch a 7-screen presentation on the construction of the nuclear power plant, the earthquake and nuclear accident, and the path to recovery)
　・Beginning of the Disaster (Trace the timeline of how everyday life drastically changed due to the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident)
　・Response Immediately After the Nuclear Accident (Inherit records and memories of initial responses such as conflicting information and evacuation life as lessons)
　・Thoughts of the Citizens (Learn how the earthquake and nuclear accident changed the peaceful daily lives of residents through testimonies and mementos)
　・Impact of the Prolonged Nuclear Disaster (Understand the various impacts and responses to the nuclear disaster, including decontamination, interim storage facilities, and reputational damage)
　・Challenges to Recovery (Learn about Fukushima's efforts to face difficulties and challenges such as decommissioning the nuclear plant and creating new industries)

○ Programs Other Than Museum Tours (Paid)
　① Guidance [15 minutes] – Share the flow and purpose of the training and briefly explain the overview of the complex disaster that occurred in Fukushima.
　② Storyteller Training Talk [40 minutes] – Hear firsthand accounts from storytellers who experienced the earthquake and feel their experiences personally.
　③ Fieldwork [60 minutes] – Tour the disaster areas of Futabamachi and Namie by bus to see the current situation in various locations.
　　☆ Departure: Memorial Museum (FP boarding)
Coastal areas of Futabamachi and Namie [Bus window] → Ohirayama Cemetery (Memorial, tsunami damage situation) [Disembark & explanation 10 minutes]
　　　→ National Route 6 (partially along the difficult-to-return area) [Bus window] → Around Futaba Station (Learn about the current situation of the central urban area where residents evacuated due to the nuclear accident) [Bus window]
　　★ End: Memorial Museum (FP disembark)
　④ Workshop (Reflective Learning) [60 minutes] – Reflect on what you learned and felt during the training, and consider how to apply the lessons from the earthquake and nuclear accident to the future.

Access

16 minutes from Namie IC on the Joban Expressway
　　　　　　　 10 minutes from Joban Futaba IC
　　　　　　　 15 minutes from Okuma IC
　　　　　　　 22 minutes from Joban Tomioka IC

Required Time Museum visit only: 60 minutes (approx.)

Reception Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM)

Closed Days Tuesdays (open on public holidays, closed the following weekday), year-end and New Year holidays (12/29 – 1/3)

Advance Reservation Not required for individuals. Reservations are necessary for groups of 20 or more. Reservations for training programs are required 3 weeks in advance.

Parking Available

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