Based on the concept of "Build Back Better—for a better reconstruction," the Reconstruction Agency unfolds reconstruction stories with four themes. "Earthquake Remembrance and Disaster Response" showcases the realities of the earthquake, reconstruction processes, and city planning for disaster prevention and reduction through videos and data in chronological order starting before the earthquake. "Food and Fisheries" shows how the sales of food and fishery products affected by the earthquake have recovered and some have even exceeded the levels before the quake, along with food tasting. "Latest Technology" introduces the latest technology originating from the disaster areas to address the issues generated during the recovery process after the earthquake. "Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation (F-REI)" exhibits research conducted by F-REI.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will introduce the endeavors of the people in the Fukushima Hamadoori area, etc., who have maintained their local culture and charm in the face of combined earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters, as well as advanced efforts faced by businesses that are developing cutting-edge robots, rockets, and other products.

【Reflection】
The Reconstruction Agency and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry(METI) held an exhibition with the theme "Build Back Better: A Better Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake".
Many people, including Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino, foreign dignitaries such as the President of Hungary, the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture, and local government leaders,etc., visited the exhibition. In addition to showcasing various "reconstruction stories" from the three affected prefectures (Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima), we also conducted tastings of food and seafood, as well as discussions with businesses from the Fukushima Hamadori area,etc.
The Reconstruction Agency has divided the“stories of reconstruction” of the three prefectures affected by the disaster into themes such as “Earthquake Remembrance and Disaster Response,”“Food and Fisheries,” and “Latest Technology,” based on the concept of “Build Back Better.”“Fukushima International Research and Education Institution (F-REI),” among other themes. Additionally, the agency provided tastings of food and seafood products from the three disaster-affected prefectures, aiming to raise awareness of disaster prevention by allowing young people and others to experience the resilience and regional charm of the three prefectures through various exhibits. Notably, the exhibit recreating the actual height of the tsunami prompted some visitors to recognize the importance of disaster prevention, with the overall exhibit providing valuable lessons on disaster preparedness.
Additionally, there was significant feedback on the tasting sessions, large-scale exhibition panels, and theater presentations related to disaster legacy themes. In particular, the tasting sessions received many positive reviews, not only introducing local products but also serving as an opportunity to learn about the recovery stories of each business operator.
METI held the “Fukushima Reconstruction Exhibition” and introduced the endeavors of the people in the Fukushima Hamadori area, etc., who have maintained their local culture and charm in the face of combined earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters, as well as advanced efforts faced by businesses that are developing cutting-edge robots, rockets, and other products.
We showcased the attractions of the Hamadori area, etc., through various activities, including panel displays at the booth, demonstrations of anthropomorphic heavy machinery, hands-on experiences such as interacting with beetles and virtual cycling, various workshops, performances on stage by the landladies of Iwaki Yumoto Onsen and participants of the Soma Nomaoi festival, as well as talk sessions and presentations by businesses from the Hamadori area, etc. We also offered tastings of local products like "Joban-mono," fish from Fukushima. Additionally, in the message corner set up at the exhibition venue, we received over 1,100 messages regarding the future of the Hamadori area, etc., including several messages in foreign languages. Furthermore, we created a "START!! FROM FUKUSHIMA HAMADOORI Activity Declaration" board, which featured the aspirations of more than 100 participating businesses regarding their future challenges and efforts to expand the population engaged in activities in the Hamadori area, etc.

【Post EXPO Initiatives】
The Reconstruction Agency is collaborating with other Expo events and various other events to display Theme Week exhibition content. In addition, by turning Theme Week exhibitions and other content into “legacy,” the agency aims to convey the current state of reconstruction in disaster-affected areas and promote understanding.
Additionally, during the event period, the Digital Monument “The Growing ‘Miracle Pine Tree’” installed in the East Gate Zone of the Expo venue, as well as the Osaka-Kansai Expo Reconstruction Portal Site, the Disaster-Affected Three Prefectures Heritage Museum, and the Hyogo Prefecture People and Disaster Prevention Future Center, are implementing the “Never Forget 3.11. Connecting Hearts for the Future Letter” initiative and soliciting messages.
Furthermore, for those who were unable to visit the venue during the event period and to promote understanding of disaster prevention, we have preserved the exhibition items as 360-degree VR content. Please take a look below.
【公式】「2025年大阪・関西万博」復興ポータルサイト | 復興庁　経済産業省
We will continue to work with related organizations to consider ways to utilize the exhibits to attract visitors to the three prefectures affected by the disaster.
METI has created an archive page for the Fukushima Reconstruction Exhibition to preserve the exhibition contents, the atmosphere during the exhibition period, the "START!! FROM FUKUSHIMA HAMADOORI Activity Declaration," and the messages received from visitors as a legacy. This will be utilized in future efforts to expand the population engaged in activities in the Hamadori area, etc.
You can find the archive page at the following link:
https://www.meti.go.jp/earthquake/fukushima-expo2025/archive/
Additionally, the "HAMADOORI TABLE," shaped like the 15 cities and towns in the Hamadori area,etc., along with the messages from visitors and the "START!! FROM FUKUSHIMA HAMADOORI Activity Declaration," will be displayed in the entrance hall of The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture, starting June 25 and for the foreseeable future. This will allow all visitors to the memorial museum to view them freely.
Moving forward, we will leverage the excitement generated by the Osaka-Kansai Expo to create a vibrant atmosphere in the Hamadori area, etc. We will continue to advance efforts to expand the population engaged in activities and related populations by maximizing the outcomes based on feedback from surveys conducted during the exhibition and comments from participating businesses.