An amazing educational memorial tracing the Minamata Bay contamination and the lives, illnesses and courageous struggle to address the issues and share with the world. This was so carefully curated to not only provide wax amounts of scientific and historical knowledge but to subtlety gain a personal insight into the inter generational devastation and ultimate rejuvenation that is still occurring. The courage of the families and brave martyrs who lost their lives is felt as you view the many personal stories and images that have been kindly allowed to become a part of this amazing museum. Thank you for an extraordinary experience that has changed my world...
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If you have the opportunity to visit Minamata City, this museum is a must-see. It provides a comprehensive and clear explanation of Minamata disease, including its causes, the delays in addressing the issue, the baseless discrimination and slander faced by victims, and how citizens stood up against these challenges. The museum also highlights the voices of numerous victims and the collaborative efforts by the government and private sectors to prevent such tragedies from happening again. The exhibits are thoughtfully organized and easy to understand. You can explore the entire museum in about an hour, and admission is free for everyone. The content is not merely emotionally charged from the victimsâ perspective. It also acknowledges the contributions of the company responsible, Shin Nihon Chisso Hiryo (now Chisso Corporation), to the economic development of Minamata City. The exhibits are based on facts and scientific evidence rather than casting any party as a complete villain. Thanks to stricter regulations on industrial wastewater and thorough water management, no new cases of Minamata disease have been officially recognized since the 2000s. However, many patients are still living with the condition today, showing that the disease is not entirely a thing of the past. This museum serves as a reminder of a history we must not let fade and offers insights into how we can prevent environmental disasters like Minamata disease...
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Minamata Disease was caused by a series of catastrophic mistakes made by a company, the governments and humans, who placed economic growth above people's lives and the environment. Minamata Disease has presented us with many challenges, which have made us painfully aware of the repercussion of environmental pollution and have taught us the values of lives and human rights. We are now striving to utilize what we experienced and learned from Minamata Disease to help steer our city in a correct direction for the future. We believe it is our serious responsibility to keep conveying our experiences to people in Japan and around the world. By doing so, we can make sure that future generations will never again have to suffer from the kind of pollution that caused this tragedy, and can share these lessons with the whole of humankind. Last but certainly not least, we have something to ask of all our young visitors, who will represent the future of this world Please do not forget what you have learned here at this museum today, not even when you will grow up and become a fully fledged member of society. The future is in your hands, so please, shape the world to be filled with happiness and the beautiful environment. We in Minamata...
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