Momiwa Seminar Vol. 87: Learning from Hansen's Disease Issues for a Society that Respects Human Rights to be Held in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture
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- Momiwa Seminar Vol. 87: Learning from Hansen's Disease Issues for a Society that Respects Human Rights to be Held in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture
- Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, will host a seminar titled "Learning from Hansen's Disease Issues for a Society that Respects Human Rights" on June 27, 2026. Mr. Tomohisa Tamura from the Nagashima Aiseien History Museum will lecture on Hansen's disease issues and human rights, providing an opportunity to deepen understanding.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, will host a seminar titled "Learning from Hansen's Disease Issues for a Society that Respects Human Rights" on June 27, 2026. Mr. Tomohisa Tamura from the Nagashima Aiseien History Museum will lecture on Hansen's disease issues and human rights, providing an opportunity to deepen understanding.
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- Momiwa Seminar Vol. 87: Learning from Hansen's Disease Issues for a Society that Respects Human Rights to be Held in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture (June 12, 2026), PR Times
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- June 12, 2026
Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, will host a seminar titled "Learning from Hansen's Disease Issues for a Society that Respects Human Rights" on June 27, 2026. Mr. Tomohisa Tamura from the Nagashima Aiseien History Museum will lecture on Hansen's disease issues and human rights, providing an opportunity to deepen understanding.
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Background and Objectives of the Seminar
Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, is home to two national Hansen's disease sanatoria: Nagashima Aiseien and Okuyukari Light Garden.
For this event, Mr. Tomohisa Tamura from the Nagashima Aiseien History Museum will provide an explanation of the Hansen's disease issue and human rights challenges.
The aim is to provide an opportunity to think about the state of "human rights" in society from a broad perspective, considering Hansen's disease and its history.
Through this opportunity, why not take this chance to re-examine the history of the Hansen's disease issue together and deepen your understanding?
Event Details
Date and Time
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
Location
Setouchi City Library, "Tsudoi no Heya" (Meeting Room)
Participation Fee
Free
Lecturer
Mr. Tomohisa Tamura (Chief Curator, Nagashima Aiseien History Museum)
Capacity
30 people (Advance application required, first-come, first-served basis)
Inquiries
Setouchi City Library, Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture
Phone: 0869-24-8900 *Open until 18:00 (until 19:00 on Thursdays and Fridays)
Closed: Mondays, the weekday following a public holiday, the last Wednesday of every month, New Year holidays, and special inventory periods.
FAQ
What is the purpose of this seminar?
The seminar aims to educate participants about the history and current situation of Hansen's disease and deepen their understanding of a society that respects human rights.
Who is the lecturer?
Mr. Tomohisa Tamura, Chief Curator at the Nagashima Aiseien History Museum, will provide explanations based on his expertise.
What specific content will be covered regarding Hansen's disease issues?
The lecture will cover past discrimination and prejudice, the history of sanatoria, and aspects of it as a contemporary human rights issue.