Speaker: Sumie Takayama

Born in 1925 (Taisho 14). Born in Tokyo

Entered Tama Zenshoen in 1949 (Showa 24). Works in the sewing department when Patient procedures

In 1950, she married Katsusuke Takayama and had experience working as a live-in attendant at a disabled shelter. Both my husband and I joined the Akitsu Church and have been interacting with people in society through our faith. The couple also traveled all over Japan, visiting pottery kilns for Katsuke's hobby.

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The National Hansen's Disease Museum holds occasional lectures inviting residents and residents of Tama Zenshoen We hope that you will deepen your understanding of the Issues related to leprosy by listening to the stories of the parties concerned. Thank you for visiting our booth.

Lecture by Sumie Takayama

≪Contact information≫
The National Hansen's Disease Museum Business Department Business Division Person in charge: Curator Manabu Tashiro
4-1-13, Aoba-cho, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo 189-0002
TEL: 042-396-2909 FAX: 042-396-2981