Shōzō Tanaka Memorial Hall

The Shōzō Tanaka Memorial Hall is a biographical museum in Tatebayashi dedicated to an environmental activist who fought against industrial pollution in Japan. The exhibition displays documents, photographs, and personal items that chronicle his efforts to expose and address environmental damage from mining operations.

The memorial hall was established in 2006 and relocated to its current location in 2013, quadrupling its exhibition space. This expansion allowed the museum to accommodate its growing collections and better serve the increasing number of visitors.

The exhibition space contains over 500 reference materials, including investigation records of the Ashio copper mine incident and original letters written by Tanaka.

The museum is located in Tatebayashi with accessible entry and clear signage to guide visitors through the building. Plan enough time to browse through the extensive collection of documents and exhibition materials at a comfortable pace.

The collection holds over 500 reference materials including investigation records from the Ashio copper mine incident and handwritten letters from the activist himself. A dedicated video corner presents educational content about the historical environmental disaster and its broader implications.

Location: Tatebayashi

Official opening: October 1, 2006

Website: http://npo-tanakashozo.com

GPS coordinates: 36.24694,139.53806

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07