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This facility is located inside Arai Station, which is at the end of the Tozai Subway Line. At the eastern terminus of the Tozai Subway Line, located inside Arai Station,is the Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center. The center opened in February 2016 as a place to archive items so they can be used to pass down the experiences and lessons learned from the 2011 disaster. The 1st floor is a ‘communication space’ that provides information on the eastern coastal areas affected by the tsunami using maps and slides. On the 2nd floor, there is an exhibition room where visitors can see and learn about the destruction wrought by the tsunami and earthquake, the progress made thus far in our restoration and reconstruction efforts, and scenes of the eastern coastal areas before the disaster. There is also a studio used for holding workshops or other civic activities on the same floor. The rooftop is utilized as a space to rest.
The Memorial Community Center is not only a facility for displaying exhibits but also a place where people from all walks of life, including residents, residents’ groups and NPOs, are able to gather and take part in various activities and build new relationships.