Dr. Sugiura Memorial Museum

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Dr. Sugiura Memorial Museum, Biographical and medical museum in Showa, Japan

The Dr. Sugiura Memorial Museum contains over 63,000 artifacts including medical tools, personal letters, and historical documents related to the practice of medicine.

The museum, which opened on November 16, 2010, commemorates Dr. Sugiura's contributions to cancer chemotherapy research and the advancement of medical treatments.

The museum building, designed by architect Kiyonori Kikutake, represents the evolution of Japanese medical practices through its extensive collection of medical artifacts.

Visitors can explore the original consulting room and drug compounding control room while taking advantage of guided tours to learn about medical history.

The facility maintains an extensive collection of old newsreels that document the social and medical developments during Dr. Sugiura's professional career.

Location: Shōwa

Official opening: November 16, 2010

Website: http://sugiura-iin.com

GPS coordinates: 35.64036,138.53256

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:27

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