ABSTRACT
Spiritual resilience is the resilience of traditional religious beliefs in a community, especially when they are associated with the natural environment. A number of studies have identified the critical role of social capital in disaster recovery and reconstruction, as well as mitigation and preparedness, emphasizing a sense of connection between people as a vital element. The land-based community, its identity, and its sense of place are the underpinnings that support their 'spiritual resilience'. Spiritual resilience is a reliance on traditional faith and belief systems to strengthen one's resolve in a post-disaster scenario. In disaster recovery, it is reasonable to assume that volunteers are motivated by compassion, care and a sense of justice, especially in the case of Fukushima. Those involved in the project also expressed their wish to make professional and personal contributions to the current situation of Fukushima.
