When Satoshi Kasai entered a sanatorium for Hansen's disease, he changed his surname to shield his family from discrimination. But he kept his given name, fearing he would otherwise lose his connection to his past.More than six decades later, the 82-year-old is sharing his experiences with visitors to a museum in eastern Japan, hoping to raise awareness of the prejudice faced by people affected by the disease."I want as many people as possible to understand the past and present of Hansen's disease," he said.Kasai is among four elderly residents taking part in a revived storytelling program …READ FULL ARTICLE
