The Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction process in Rikuzentakata City
The trajectory of support activities and local self-sufficiency
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22082343 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Toshiya Kuchii (Japan Foundation for AIDS Prevention, corresponding author), Ai Kuroda (Teikyo University), Tsunehisa Ito (Tohoku Seikatsu Bunka University), Yuri Kinoshita (0000-0001-9315-7485, Aichi Gakuin University), Kanako Sato (Kanazawa Gakuin University), Yoshiharu Fukuda (0000-0003-2099-1924, Teikyo University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Pages | 1806647-1806647 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1806647 |
| PMID | 42180485 |
| OpenAlex | W7160515813 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 16 |
Objectives: The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 had devastating effects on Rikuzentakata, leaving the community fragmented and residents isolated. Here, we chronologically report the initiatives and mid- to long-term outcomes of the Red Apron Project's Men's Cooking Class, aimed at addressing the isolation of male survivors and fostering community revitalization. Methods: = 3) and a chronological review of activities from 2012 to 2020. Data were analyzed using a thematic triangulation process. Results: The Men's Cooking Class successfully reduced isolation among male participants, promoted health awareness, and mitigated community divisions by transitioning from temporary housing to community centers. Regular events and door-to-door outreach further strengthened community bonds. The project's planned termination in 2020, emphasizing self-sufficiency, exemplifies "Responsible Exit." Discussion: These findings highlight the importance of consistent support, community engagement, and timely aid withdrawal in rebuilding resilience. This study offers valuable insights for future disaster recovery planning, emphasizing the role of targeted interventions in fostering long-term community recovery
Focus group · Outreach · Psychological intervention · Thematic analysis · Disaster Management and Resilience · Disaster Response and Management · Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies
Shoulder to Shoulder
Flood impact on men’s mental health
Building Resilience
Subjective Wellbeing and Related Factors of Older Adults Nine and a Half Years after the Great East Japan Earthquake
Associations of Cooking Skill with Social Relationships and Social Capital among Older Men and Women in Japan
Motivation for and Effect of Cooking Class Participation
What factors are associated with new social isolation years after the great East Japan Earthquake
The political work of food delivery
Community Resilience as a Metaphor, Theory, Set of Capacities, and Strategy for Disaster Readiness
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |