Hansen's Disease and Those Labeled 'Foreigners' in Japan
Hansen's Disease and Those Labeled 'Foreigners' in Japan runs from July 18, 2026 to November 29, 2026 at The National Hansen's Disease Museum.
This event is categorised under History, Heritage & Roots, Exhibition. Organised by The National Hansen's Disease Museum.
Admission is free.
The venue is The National Hansen's Disease Museum (4-1-13 Aoba-cho, Higashi Murayama-shi, Tokyo 189-0002).
| Category | History, Heritage & RootsExhibition |
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| Venue / Channel | The National Hansen's Disease Museum |
| Address | 4-1-13 Aoba-cho, Higashi Murayama-shi, Tokyo 189-0002 ↗ |
| Opening Hours / Showtimes | Opening hours: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays) |
| Price | Free |
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Organizer Info
- Organizer：
- The National Hansen's Disease MuseumCultural Institution
- Event format：
- Exhibition
Description
This exhibition highlights the experiences of people of overseas origin who were confined to Hansen's disease sanatoriums in Japan. It focuses primarily on materials relating to Korean residents, showcasing tools used in forced labor, records of struggles for pension rights, and efforts to preserve cultural identity.
Event record links
FAQ
- When is this event held?
- The event runs from 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 to 2026-11-29T00:00:00+00:00.
- Where is the event held?
- The event is held at The National Hansen's Disease Museum (4-1-13 Aoba-cho, Higashi Murayama-shi, Tokyo 189-0002).
- How much does it cost?
- This event is free to attend.
- What is the source of this information?
- Event information sourced from nhdm.jp.