
Minamata studies
Minamata city is located at south part of Kumamoto prefecture. Its population is about 23,000. Minamata city has very beautiful nature like Shiranui see and Kyushu mountains. But in 1956, Minamata disease are recognized.
In this seminar, we investigate Minamata disease and its background. Also you are expected to investigate current Minamata city's situation. And then, we are going to consider how to revitalize Minamata city.