Shōzō Tanaka Memorial Hall

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Shōzō Tanaka Memorial Hall, Biographical museum in Tatebayashi, Japan.

The Shōzō Tanaka Memorial Hall exhibits documents, photographs, and personal items related to the environmental activist's fight against industrial pollution in Japan.

Opening in 2006, the memorial hall relocated to its current location in 2013, expanding its space fourfold to accommodate growing collections and visitor numbers.

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

Located at Otemachi 6-50, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with free admission and volunteer guides available.

The facility includes a video corner presenting educational materials about the Ashio poisoning incident and a reading area with extensive documentation for research purposes.

Location: Tatebayashi

Official opening: October 1, 2006

Website: http://npo-tanakashozo.com

GPS coordinates: 36.24694,139.53806

Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:30

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