Ryuichi Nozaki was involved in the support of the rebuilding of disaster-affected markets and mansions in the recovery phase of the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake. Thereafter, he continued his city development support work in Hyogo Prefecture together under the residents’ initiative. During the Great East Japan Earthquake, he played the role of adviser for urban planning and disaster migration in more than 10 areas in the middle of Kesennuma City. He has received several honorary awards for his contribution to the city development and architecture in Hyogo Prefecture. He has also written several books on civil society and disaster recovery.
