Information of National Institute for Minamata Disease

National Institute for Minamata Disease (NIMD) was established in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, in October 1978 with the aim of conducting comprehensive medical research and improving medical care for Minamata disease patients, taking into consideration the fact that Minamata disease is the origin of pollution in Japan, its complex historical background and social importance, and to help promote research on Minamata disease. NIMD was established in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, in 1978. NIMD disseminates information domestically and internationally on the results of research on mercury, dissemination of lessons learned from Minamata disease and provision of mercury management technology.