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This research aims to understand the challenges of communication in post-disaster recovery, particularly in rebuilding reputational identity.

June 20, 2026Journal of Hazards Risk and ResilienceOpen Access

Rethinking Communication in Post-Disaster Recovery: A Case Study from Fukushima, Japan

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This research aims to understand the challenges of communication in post-disaster recovery, particularly in rebuilding reputational identity.
Examined Fukushima Prefecture as a case study fourteen years after the 2011 triple disaster.
Conducted field observations, including visits and conversations with residents and stakeholders.
Reviewed various communication materials related to disaster education, tourism, and local information channels.
Disaster-era content was prevalent in public materials, while recovery-focused messages were confined to local channels.
Direct experience of the location seems to weaken disaster-related stigma.
Effective communication requires shifting focus from reassurance about risks to reconstructing local identity and enhancing engagement.

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This exploratory study examines effective communication for reputational recovery in Fukushima, suggesting new strategies for community engagement and narrative visibility.

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Nishikawa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3630f5db0793dc1a537fdf https://doi.org/10.53941/jhrr.2026.100016

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This exploratory study examines effective communication for reputational recovery in Fukushima, suggesting new strategies for community engagement and narrative visibility.

Rethinking Communication in Post-Disaster Recovery: A Case Study from Fukushima, Japan

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