Seven Principles for the Reconstruction Framework

The Reconstruction Design Council in Response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, engaged in vigorous discussions and toured the disaster-afflicted region since the inaugural meeting on April 14. Ahead of the issuance of the first set of recommendations at the end of June, it formulated the “Seven Principles for the Reconstruction Framework”. Guided by these seven principles and opinions received from all corners of society, it continued to engage in further discussions aimed at formulating a “blueprint” for reconstruction that would be a source of hope for Japan in the future.