The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake The Report of the 10-Year Reconstruction Overall Verification and Recommendations [Summary Edition]

The region stricken by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake is morally obliged to pass on to succeeding generations the experience gained and lessons learned in the process of reconstruction, and to put this knowledge to good use in mitigating the effects of and recovering from large-scale disasters in the future. Therefore, by carrying out a comprehensive verification of the efforts made over the last decade, and by disseminating the results and lessons learned widely within Japan and overseas as recommendations for those who come after us, we hope to help create a society where people can live safely and with peace of mind.