Information on the Hall
The Hall, with a maximum capacity of roughly 240, is a facility that can be used for events, conferences and other occasions related to Minamata disease or mercury research.
Some of the major events that the Hall has served as a venue for are: 1) public presentations of research (NIMD Forum, caregiving skills workshops and rehabilitation technique workshops sponsored by the National Institute for Minamata Disease）; 2) storytelling events sponsored by the Minamata Disease Municipal Museum and environmental studies sponsored by the Kumamoto Prefectural Center of Environmental Education and Information and 3) Events related to the promotion of the Minamata region.
The seats of the Hall can either be laid out for stepped chair seats or be put away to provide a flat space.
Subject to certain requirements, the Hall is available for use by the general public as well. Please click here to find out about the request procedures.
Hall rental request:
Conditions of use
The Hall can be used only if either of the following conditions is met:
- Use for a purpose that involves revitalization or promotion of the area in which Minamata disease occurred.
- Use for a purpose that involves environmental education or learning.
Request procedure
Step 1: Make an interim booking by phone
Please phone us first to make an interim booking.
TEL: +81-966-69-2400
In principle, applications will be accepted in the order in which applications are received, but priority will be given to applications such as the Higokko Classroom run by Kumamoto Prefecture. Please note that the facility may not be available depending on the usage status of the facility.
Step 2: Submit a "Hall use request form"
After making an interim booking by phone, please submit a "Hall use request form" by e-mail no later than one month before the day of your scheduled use.
E-mail: 
→Hall use request form (Word format)
Goods available for rental
Hall (a capacity of roughly 240)
One podium / one wired microphone; 10 wireless microphones (two of which are lavalier mics) * Up to nine microphones (one wired and eight wireless mics) can be used during an actual event.
Two laser pointers / one display screen (approximately 200 inches) / one projector / one whiteboard / desks and chairs
