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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

The Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction process in Rikuzentakata City: the trajectory of support activities and local self-sufficiency.

Toshiya Kuchii, Ai Kuroda, Tsunehisa Ito, Yuri Kinoshita, Kanako Sato, Yoshiharu Fukuda

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Toshiya KuchiiJapan Foundation for AIDS Prevention, Tokyo, Japan.
Ai KurodaTeikyo University Graduate School of Public Health, Itabashi, Japan.
Tsunehisa ItoTohoku Seikatsu Bunka University, Sendai, Japan.
Yuri KinoshitaAichi Gakuin University, Nisshin, Japan.
Kanako SatoKanazawa Gakuin College, Kanazawa, Japan.
Yoshiharu FukudaTeikyo University Graduate School of Public Health, Itabashi, Japan.

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Abstract

Objectives: The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 had devastating effects on Rikuzentakata, leaving the community fragmented and residents isolated. Here, we chronologically report the initiatives and mid- to long-term outcomes of the Red Apron Project's Men's Cooking Class, aimed at addressing the isolation of male survivors and fostering community revitalization. Methods: The trajectory and outcomes of the Men's Cooking Class were evaluated through focus group interviews with three key informants ( Results: The Men's Cooking Class successfully reduced isolation among male participants, promoted health awareness, and mitigated community divisions by transitioning from temporary housing to community centers. Regular events and door-to-door outreach further strengthened community bonds. The project's planned termination in 2020, emphasizing self-sufficiency, exemplifies "Responsible Exit." Discussion: These findings highlight the importance of consistent support, community engagement, and timely aid withdrawal in rebuilding resilience. This study offers valuable insights for future disaster recovery planning, emphasizing the role of targeted interventions in fostering long-term community recovery.

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CookingDisaster PlanningEarthquakesSocial IsolationSocial SupportSurvivorsFocus GroupsHumansJapanMalemen’s cooking classRikuzentakata Cityself-sufficiencysupport activitythe Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction process

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PMID42180485
PMCPMC13194350

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