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Recording the Past and Communicating the Present: Fukushima Daiichi’s Archive Center

  • The Decommissioning Archive Center, housed in the former Energy Museum that used to promote the Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Station.

    The Decommissioning Archive Center, housed in the former Energy Museum that used to promote the Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Station.

  • The center features a theater, large-screen monitors, and 3D videos to deliver a greater sense of realism.

    The center features a theater, large-screen monitors, and 3D videos to deliver a greater sense of realism.

  • The “F-Cube” installation, in the center of the ground floor, shows the interior of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on giant monitors.

    The “F-Cube” installation, in the center of the ground floor, shows the interior of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on giant monitors.

  • “Remembrance of 3.11” permanently displays the time 2:46 pm, when the Great East Japan Earthquake began. Monitors display damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami. To the rear is an information space, the Revitalization Gallery.

    “Remembrance of 3.11” permanently displays the time 2:46 pm, when the Great East Japan Earthquake began. Monitors display damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami. To the rear is an information space, the Revitalization Gallery.

  • The interior of the Theater Hall features an elaborate set-up projecting video footage onto the floor.

    The interior of the Theater Hall features an elaborate set-up projecting video footage onto the floor.

  • An exhibit of the development of the accident in Units 1–4. The reinforced concrete on the right-hand side is 1.6 meters thick—an accurate reproduction of the atomic reactor wall.

    An exhibit of the development of the accident in Units 1–4. The reinforced concrete on the right-hand side is 1.6 meters thick—an accurate reproduction of the atomic reactor wall.

  • “In the Main Control Room at That Time” is a reconstruction of the station’s control room as it was when the accident took place.

    “In the Main Control Room at That Time” is a reconstruction of the station’s control room as it was when the accident took place.

  • “From That Day, March 11, to Now” gives visitors the chance to hear employees recount their experiences at the accident site.

    “From That Day, March 11, to Now” gives visitors the chance to hear employees recount their experiences at the accident site.

  • The three large monitors inside of the “F-Cube” installation give a vivid picture of the work around Unit 1 of the reactor, which suffered violent explosions.

    The three large monitors inside of the “F-Cube” installation give a vivid picture of the work around Unit 1 of the reactor, which suffered violent explosions.

  • “Introduction to Technological Development and Research Institutes,” which exhibits a spare PMORPH remote-operated robot.

    “Introduction to Technological Development and Research Institutes,” which exhibits a spare PMORPH remote-operated robot.

  • “Contaminated Water Management” is a detailed georama of the reactor precinct together with a model synchronized with video footage.

    “Contaminated Water Management” is a detailed georama of the reactor precinct together with a model synchronized with video footage.

  • An exhibit of actual equipment used by the workers, with general, nonprotective work-wear at left.

    An exhibit of actual equipment used by the workers, with general, nonprotective work-wear at left.

  • “Mid- and Long-Term Roadmap for the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station” shows the progress of work in each reactor unit. Visitors will no doubt gain a sense of the long journey ahead for decommissioning.

    “Mid- and Long-Term Roadmap for the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station” shows the progress of work in each reactor unit. Visitors will no doubt gain a sense of the long journey ahead for decommissioning.

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