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Itai-itai Disease Museum, Disease museum in Toyama, Japan

The Itai-itai Disease Museum exhibits documents, photographs, and artifacts detailing the effects of cadmium poisoning on the local population of Toyama Prefecture.

During the 1960s, residents along the Jinzu River suffered severe health complications due to industrial pollution, leading to the establishment of this educational facility in Toyama.

The museum features testimonies from survivors and their families, documenting the social impact and legal battles against environmental contamination in Japanese society.

Located at 151 Tomosuke, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, offering free admission and guided tours in multiple languages.

The facility contains a specialized laboratory demonstrating soil contamination processes and restoration techniques developed following the environmental disaster.

Location: 富山市

Website: http://itaiitai-dis.jp/

Operator: 富山県

Address: 151 Tomosugi, Toyama, 939-8233, Japan 939-8233 Toyama 939-8233 Toyama

Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 09:00-17:00

Phone: +81764280830

Website: http://itaiitai-dis.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.63599,137.20176

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:27

Main tourist attractions in Toyama

Toyama features multiple museums displaying glass art, contemporary design, scientific exhibits, and cultural artifacts. The city contains reconstructed castle buildings, mountain peaks with hiking trails, and winter sports facilities. Parks in the area include a zoo, botanical gardens with greenhouses, and waterfront spaces along the river. These locations present both the natural environment and cultural development of the Toyama region.

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