The purpose of this research project is to consider how to utilize shrine space for the disaster risk reduction of the Nankai Megathrust Earthquake. Since the Great East Earthquake, people has paid attention to the relationship between the location of shrine and natural disaster risk.
 In this project, we try to build a new value structure of the shrine space in order to avoid the risk of large‐scale natural disaster. In addition, we presents the usefulness of its value structure in modern society. As a research method, we carry out a theoretical consideration about shrine space in public policy, through literature survey and interview. And next step is to analyze the space characteristics of the shrine in Wakayama, Tokushima and Awaji by using GIS. In addition, an important feature of this project is to conduct the social experiment concerning disaster prevention at Idate Shrine as a model case.
 The new value structure model of shrine space is proposed by integrating the result of theoretical consideration and social experiment as described above. This value structure model gives modern meaning to "Mubyou‐Sokusai" which is the concept of Japanese traditional happiness. In order to achieve this goal, this project will be carried out based on collaboration with various researchers and experts.

The purpose of this project is to investigate the new value of shrines for risk management of large-scale natural disasters. For this purpose, we conducted a social experiment at Itate Shrine in Wakayama City to present a model of the process of forming a disaster risk management community. The Isao area, where Itate Shrine is located, is exposed to various disaster risks such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and landslides. One of the issues in disaster risk management is that local residents are not aware of the potential of various disaster risks. In addition, many local residents do not understand hazard maps and evacuation plans properly. In addition, there is not enough communication among residents. In order to solve these problems, local residents, artists, and academics conducted repeated workshops and fieldwork at Itate Shrine. As a result, we created a "mubyo-sokusai map" that allows people to identify hazard areas by visiting historical sites and famous places in the area.