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"All I Could Do Was Cry": A Leprosy Survivor Recounts Her Experiences of Discrimination to Teachers and Others, Saying, "Why Me?" Regarding the Government's Forced Isolation in Nago City, Okinawa.

[Nago] A lecture for teachers aimed at deepening their understanding of the history of leprosy and human rights was held on the 21st at Okinawa Airakuen in Saiide, Nago City. The event was organized by the Airakuen Residents' Association and co-sponsored by the Leprosy Issues Network Okinawa. Approximately 35 people participated, including those attending online, and listened to testimonies from recovered patients and their families.
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[Nago] A lecture for teachers aimed at deepening their understanding of the history of leprosy and human rights was held on the 21st at Okinawa Airakuen in Saiide, Nago City. The event was organized by the Airakuen Residents' Association and co-sponsored by the Leprosy Issues Network Okinawa. Approximately 35 people participated, including those attending online, and listened to testimonies from recovered patients and their families.

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沖縄タイムス+プラス broke the news on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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