This is the first gallery exhibition aimed at communicating Issues related to leprosy in an easy-to-understand way to children.
Through these illustrations, you can learn about the importance of human rights.

-Why was Japan the only country that continued isolation?
・I know now it was a mistake, but back then, I guess there was no other way around it.
-Why are there still people in sanatoriums even though Leprosy Prevention Law has been abolished?
・What can we do?

...and so on.
You can learn about Issues related to leprosy from the very basics while answering simple questions that are sent in every day.
Please come and visit us during the long holiday period in May!

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Illustration: Asano Noi
Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1985. Moved to Okayama Prefecture in 2012, and currently draws manga and illustrations based in Nagi Town, Okayama Prefecture.
The manga "Hello, Nagi-san," which chronicles life in Nagi Town, is being updated online.
Since 2021, he has been visiting Nagashima-Aiseien, and has been creating manga works based on what he feels after reading the works written by the residents and listening to their stories.

 

Outline of the event

[Date]
April 26, 2025 (Sat) - June 1, 2025 (Sun)
9:30am - 4:30pm (entry until 4pm)

[Closed days]
Mondays and the day after national holidays (open if Monday is a national holiday)

【place】
The National Hansen's Disease Museum 1st floor Gallery Free admission

 

Gallery Talk　※Finished

The curator will talk about the exhibition on Monday, May 5th (national holiday) from 1pm for about 30 minutes. No reservation required.

A mini exhibition will be held simultaneously in the library.

A mini exhibition on children's books will be held at the same time in The National Hansen's Disease Museum library.
You can pick up and read related books. You can also watch DVDs.
Click here for the library mini-exhibition "Issues related to leprosy for Beginners" related to the gallery exhibition.

*The above content may change without notice. Please check this website for details.

 

<<Contact Us>>
The National Hansen's Disease Museum Projects Division
4-1-13, Aoba-cho, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo 189-0002
Phone: 042-396-2909