Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

Learn how earthquakes occur by hitting the screen with a hammer!

On January 17, 1995, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the northern part of Awaji Island in southern Hyogo Prefecture. The quake, with an intensity of up to 7 on the Japanese scale, struck urban areas. The quake, with an intensity of up to 7 on the Japanese scale, struck urban areas, killing 6,434 people as buildings collapsed and large fires broke out. The earthquake triggered a major reevaluation of the nature of disaster prevention.

Volunteer storytellers will share their own experiences of the disaster.

Check out the pop-up disaster prevention goods that you should have in case of emergency! (Available at the museum store)

Tenugui hand towel for disaster reduction 550 yen
Supervised by Yoshiaki Kawata, Director of Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution (DRI). Illustrated with easy-to-understand information on actions to take in the event of a disaster.

Toilet coagulant (left) 850 yen, Portable toilet GOOD pack 600 yen
During a disaster, water may be cut off or sewage pipes may be damaged, making toilets unusable. Stockpile portable toilets in case.

Disaster prevention whistle 550 yen
An indispensable item to let people know where you are or to ask someone for help in case of disaster.