Ceremony Marks 60 Yrs since Niigata Minamata Disease Recognition JIJI

Niigata, June 1 (Jiji Press)--A ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the official recognition of Niigata Minamata disease, a neurological disorder caused by polluted industrial wastewater conta

18 People Seek Damages over Minamata Disease

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Tokyo, Aug. 12 (Jiji Press)--A total of 18 people living in the Kanto eastern Japan region filed a damages lawsuit on Tuesday after failing to receive relief as Minamata disease sufferers.

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