Born in 1942 (Showa 17). Born in Kagoshima Prefecture

In 1953 (Showa 28), he became ill when he was in the 6th grade of elementary school and entered Hoshizuka Keiaien.

In 1957 (Showa 32), he entered Oku High School's Shinrata Classroom as a third-year student, and left the school after graduating in 1961 (Showa 36).

Entered Kagoshima International University in 1967. Worked at various jobs while repeatedly re-entering Hoshizuka Keiaien en, Suruga Sanatorium, and Tama Zenshoen

still living in society

State of holding

The National Hansen's Disease Museum holds occasional lectures inviting residents and residents of Tama Zenshoen We hope that you will deepen your understanding of the Issues related to leprosy by listening to the stories of the parties concerned. Thank you for visiting our booth.

Opening remarks

Lecture by Yoshimitsu Kawanabe

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The National Hansen's Disease Museum Business Department Business Division Person in charge: Curator Manabu Tashiro
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