YOKKAICHI POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUSEUM FOR FUTURE AWARENESS


Life in the Era of Rapid Economic Growth 2113

This display replicates a typical room in the Takahanadaira Municipal Housing Complex that was constructed in 1961.
Products made from synthetic resins such as nylon, and plastics and other substances derived from petroleum were increasingly used in homes, and electrical appliances, including televisions, washing machines and refrigerators, were becoming commonplace.