This museum tells the history of the Suiheisha, which was the cornerstone of the Buraku liberation movement aiming to establish peace and human rights. This renovation is part of the commemorative project for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-Japan Suiheisha, a significant milestone since March 3, 1922. In recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on human rights, as evidenced by the enactment of the "Human Rights Protection Measures Promotion Act" and the "Ainu New Law," as well as the SDGs and the International Council of Museums (ICOM)'s redefinition of museums. The Suiheisha Declaration, read aloud at the founding convention of the All-Japan Suiheisha, which read, "Let there be passion in the world of man, let there be light for mankind," was the first declaration of human rights in Japan and the first declaration of human rights issued by a discriminated minority in the world. When discussing human rights, the existence of the Suiheisha Museum, a human rights information center established in the birthplace of the Suiheisha, is of great significance. In this renovation, the "Suiheisha Declaration," which became the fundamental spirit of the movement, has been brought into focus once again. In addition, famous quotes from prominent figures, people close to the museum, works of art, and works submitted through public competitions have been collected, bringing inspiration and persuasiveness through the power of words. At the same time, a key feature is its high degree of updateability, allowing for the addition of comments from the general public at any time. In addition, we have incorporated a spirit of respecting diversity and accepting each other's differences into displays.
