EPISODE · Nov 30, 2023 · 21 MIN
Minamata Disease | > 900 dead | Japan | 1950s | 2 of 2
from Mass Murders - An Asian True Crime Podcast · host 1UpMedia
In the 1950s, a hidden horror unfolds in Minamata, Japan, as industrial progress casts a dark shadow over a picturesque town. Ep 1: Uncover the story of Minamata disease, a harrowing consequence of mercury pollution from Chisso Corporation’s chemical factory. Ep 2: Join the horrified victims as they embark on a decades long quest for justice. Join your fans and interact with the team at [email protected] or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @truecrime_1upmedia. We're part of the umbrella of True Crime podcasts including Heinous. As a community we share new cases, and discuss what more you want from the podcast.
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In the 1950s, a hidden horror unfolds in Minamata, Japan, as industrial progress casts a dark shadow over a picturesque town. Ep 1: Uncover the story of Minamata disease, a harrowing consequence of mercury pollution from Chisso Corporation’s chemical factory. Ep 2: Join the horrified victims as they embark on a decades long quest for justice. Join your fans and interact with the team at [email protected] or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @truecrime_1upmedia. We're part of the umbrella of True Crime podcasts including Heinous. As a community we share new cases, and discuss what more you want from the podcast.
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Minamata Disease | > 900 dead | Japan | 1950s | 2 of 2
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