Kōchi Liberty and People's Rights Museum

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Kōchi Liberty and People's Rights Museum, Modern cultural museum in Kōchi, Japan.

The Kōchi Liberty and People's Rights Museum presents exhibits about civil rights movements through documents, photographs, and historical artifacts from Japan's democratic evolution.

The museum, inaugurated in 1990, commemorates the Freedom and People's Rights Movement that emerged during the Meiji period to promote constitutional government.

The institution maintains collections related to notable figures like Itagaki Taisuke, who proposed the establishment of the House of Representatives in 1874.

Located 15 minutes from Kochi Station via the Tosaden tram system, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM except Mondays.

Four distinctive towers crown the building designed by Nikken Sekkei, with the Lamp of Freedom positioned at the structure's summit.

Location: Kochi

Architects: Nikken Sekkei

Official opening: April 1, 1990

Website: https://i-minken.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.54311,133.55025

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03

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