Observed arrival · 2026-10-18
Tatsuruhama World: A Town Across Time
An interactive 3D reconstruction lets visitors explore the former Tatsuruhama town and compare its streets before the earthquake, before demolition, and in an estimated 2026 present.
- For
- People exploring Tatsuruhama’s history and earthquake recovery
- Worth noticing
- Its estimated demolition layer compares satellite imagery with 10-metre pixels, so the site cautions that individual buildings may be misidentified.
Field notes
The model uses building footprints, elevation, aerial imagery, roads, and other cited public datasets; ordinary homes appear as simplified models, while facilities and landmarks receive more detailed treatment. The page explains that many replacement and temporary buildings are not yet shown, and that some large-building heights are estimated from shadows rather than measured. A notice offers visitors a way to return to the present view if earlier imagery is difficult to see.
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