Great Earthquake and Niigata University
June 1, 2024 – August 25, 2024
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Niigata Earthquake and the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Mid-Niigata Earthquake. This exhibition will showcase Niigata University’s role in the region following these earthquakes and consider how the university and the region can work together in the event of another disaster.
Overview
Period
June 1, 2024 – August 25, 2024
Venue
Niigata University Asahimachi Museum
(2-746 Asahimachi-dori, Chuou-ku, Niigata 951-8122)
Opening Hours
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pm
* Closed at 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Closed
Mondays and Tuesdays / August 14 – August 16
Credit
Organized by : Niigata University Asahimachi Museum
Co-organized by : Research Institute for Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery, Niigata University / Center for Disaster Medicine and Education, Faculty of Medicine, Niigata University / Niigata Rescue Network for Historical Materials / Regional Cultural Collaboration Center, Faculty of Humanities, Niigata University
With the cooperation of : Nagaoka City Historical Archives / Nagaoka Municipal Science Museum
Related Events
1. Gallery Talk
Date and Time / Speaker
- June 29, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 pm
“History and Future of Earthquake Research in Niigata University”
URABE Atsushi (Professor, Research Institute for Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery, Niigata University) - July 20, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 pm
“Niigata University’s role in Disaster Medicine in Japan”
TAKAHASHI Masashi (Specially Appointed Professor, Niigata University Graduate School of medical and Dental Sciences) - August 18, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 pm
“What does it mean to rescue local historic materials in the event of a disaster?”
HARA Naofumi (Executive Director, Niigata Rescue Network for Historical Materials / Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Niigata University)
Venue
Niigata University Asahimachi Museum
(2-746 Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8122)
Capacity
Limited to 20 per session
How to Participate
Registration required.
Form: https://forms.office.com/r/NkV7SnvH6d
Phone: 025-227-2260 (Niigata University Asahimachi Museum)
Participation Fee
Free
2. Public Symposium on the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Niigata Earthquake and the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Mid-Niigata Earthquake
* This event is organized by Niigata Rescue Network for Historical Materials. For more information, please visit the organizer’s website.
Date and Time
June 23, 2024, 1:00 – 5:30 pm (open: 12:30 pm)
Venue
Niigata University Ikarashi Campus Library Hall, Niigata University Library
(8050 Ikarashi 2-no-cho, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181)
NOTE: The venue is in a different location from the exhibition hall of the museum.
Please refer to this link for the building layout of the Ikarashi campus. (S5 building)