Born in 1934 (Showa 9) in Gifu Prefecture

Entered Oku-Komyoen in 1948

In 1965, he transferred to Tama Zenshoen for the purpose of reintegrating into society.

He returned to society in Gifu Prefecture around 1968.

His illness relapsed and he was re-admitted to Tama Zenshoen in December 1971.

Married in 1974

She lived in Inside the sanatorium, where her hobbies were flower arranging, pottery, and bonsai, but she became blind around 2002 and lost her husband in 2008.

After that, they received guidance from supporters and started making matcha tea bowls.

State of holding

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. This time, the lecture was a dialogue between the speaker, Rika Matsushita, and The National Hansen's Disease Museum Thank you for visiting our booth.

Opening remarks

Lecture by Rika Matsushita

Rika checking the work by hand

Question-and-answer session

Closing remarks

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