Minamata (水俣市, Minamata-shi) is a city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is on the west coast of Kyūshū and faces Amakusa islands. Minamata was established as a village in …

Minamata, city, Kumamoto ken (prefecture), southeastern Kyushu, Japan. It is situated near the southern end of Yatsushiro Bay. A company town of the Nippon Chisso Hiryo Company, its …

Apr 15, 2019 · The Magnum photographer made his last photo essay about industrial mercury poisoning in the Japanese city of Minamata, helping to bring justice and visibility to the victims

Nov 30, 2024 · Minamata disease is methylmercury poisoning that leads to neurological symptoms. The condition develops after a person has been eating heavily contaminated …

Oct 4, 2011 · The photos brought world attention to the Minamata disease caused by mercury being released into the ocean by a company called Chisso. The most famous photo was that …

Nov 7, 2023 · Minamata City, once marked by the environmental tragedy of Minamata disease, has since pioneered Japan's environmental initiatives. In 1992, it became the first Japanese …

From the beautiful coastline at Yunoko, the Yude Nanataki waterfalls nestled in the mountain forests, the historic hot spring resort towns, and the cutting-edge facilities themed on the …

Minamata City (水俣) in southern Kumamoto Prefecture gained worldwide fame in the 1950s and 1960s through a mercury poisoning disaster, caused by a local factory's discharge of …

Based on the experience of one of the worst pollution disasters in Japanese history (see Minamata Disease), Minamata City has been working towards establishing itself as an …

Minamata, a city on Kyushu island, is a testament to resilience and environmental recovery. Discover its scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage, and learn about the Minamata disease, a …