In Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, where tremors with a seismic intensity of 6 or higher were observed in the earthquake on the 16th, an organization engaged in activities to protect historical materials is an ancient document that was damaged by the people affected by this earthquake. When cleaning up, folk implements, works of art, etc. are stored without being thrown away, and if you do not know how to treat them, we ask you to consult with us.
The call is made by a group of researchers and others called "Historical Materials Net," which is engaged in rescue activities for historical materials damaged during disasters such as earthquakes and heavy rains.
Of these, the "Fukushima Historical Materials Preservation Network" stated on Facebook that "We would like to express our deepest sympathies to those who have been damaged by the earthquake," and then carry out a variety of ancient documents, folk implements, and works of art that are handed down to the region. When any historical material is damaged, we ask you to consult with the Board of Education or "Historical Materials Net" before disposing of it or selling it.
In addition, the "Miyagi Historical Materials Conservation Network" is also called on the official website in the same way, and even if it rains and the historical materials get wet in the future, it will be valuable as a cultural property if appropriate first aid measures are taken. It is said that it can continue to be maintained.
Daisuke Sato, Associate Professor of Tohoku University, who is the vice chairman of the "Miyagi Historical Materials Conservation Network," said, "Not only historical materials hundreds of years ago, but also diaries and photographs from the Showa and Heisei eras show the history of the area. It is an important material to convey. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. "