(1)  Passing on the experience and lessons

Turn our thoughts to the memory of the loss of precious lives, pass on the experiences and lessons of the disastrous earthquake, and contribute to the construction of a safer and more secure society.

(2)  Gratitude from the heart

Expressing gratitude for the support received both from within the country and abroad during the recovery and reconstruction.

(3)  Confirmation of effort and encouragement

Look back on the path we traveled, assemble the results of our efforts and pledge to continue our work for the future

(4)  Propagation of leadership approaches

Inform the nation and abroad of the approaches which lead to a new society that sprung up during the reconstruction.

"January 17 shall never be forgotten"

April 2004 - March 2006

In principle, the disaster-stricken area (10 cities / 10 towns)
* Projects carried out outside the disaster-stricken area which follow the principles and goals of the commemorative project are also included.

（Executing bodies）  Prefecture , Cities and Towns in the disaster-stricken area, NPO / NGO, Organizations, Businesses
（Promoting bodies）  Hanshin Earthquake 10th Anniversary Commemorative Project Promotion Conference

Various groups or bodies will organize and execute a wide variety of projects from the international level to the community level.

• 1) Projects that express mourning for the victims of the earthquake
• 2) Projects that propagate the experiences and lessons of the earthquake
• 3) Projects that express gratitude for the support received
• 4) Projects that show the results of the reconstruction
• 5) Projects that promote a "Creative Citizens' Society" through participation and cooperation

• 1) Commemorative projects in which various bodies plan, execute and participate
• 2) Commemorative projects which further the growth of seeds grown during recovery and reconstruction
• 3) Commemorative projects in which residents of the disaster-stricken area are the main participants
• 4) Commemorative projects that pass on messages
• 5) Commemorative projects in which the creativity of each group is displayed

Regarding projects registered with the Hanshin Earthquake 10th Anniversary Commemorative Project Promotion Conference by executing bodies, the committee will conduct publicity activities and provide project subsidies to backup the execution of projects.

(1)  Publicity activities

Publicity through pamphlets, a project newsletter, Website (Homepage), etc.

(2)  Project subsidies

Projects eligible for subsidies

1. Projects that comply with the principles of the Hanshin Earthquake 10th Anniversary Commemorative Project
2. Projects that have a wide participation beyond the members of its executing body
3. Projects with a total cost of more than \1,000,000 (Independently Planned Projects)
   However, regarding projects with a total cost of more than \300,000, it is possible to put together a number of projects to make a project of over \1,000,000.

Subsidy amounts

Classification	Cooperatively Planned Projects	Independently Planned Projects
Subsidy Rate	- Within 1/2 of the amount after income from admission, etc is deducted from the total amount of expenses eligible for a subsidy	- Within 1/2 of the total amount of expenses eligible for a subsidy
Sum Limit	- Municipal Project :\5,000,000 - Prefecture Project, Prefectural Citizens' Bureau Project :\10,000,000 - Specially Approved Project :\50,000,000	- Independently Planned Project :\2,000,000 - Specially Approved Project :\5,000,000

* Cooperatively Planned Project: Project in which the prefecture and cities and towns in the disaster-stricken area participate in the executive committee
* Independently Planned Project: Project executed by various groups

You can download the PDF file which summarized an outline of the project.

•   An Outline of the Hanshin Earthquake 10th Anniversary Commemorative Project（PDF,104kb）