Meguro Parasitological Museum

The Meguro Parasitological Museum is a research facility that was established in 1953 by the private funds of Satoru Kamegai, a doctor of medical science. Since its establishment, the museum has achieved substantial success owing to the help of volunteers in the private sector as well as the assistance of the government, in addition to the support of the academic establishment. The parasite-related materials and specimens held by the museum along with the museum's research and publication activities allow the museum to pride itself as one of the most distinguished museums in the world. 　　 The first floor of the museum presents a general overview of parasites while the second floor focuses on human parasites and their life cycles, showcasing 300 actual specimens. Because parasites utilize other animals for their survival, it is difficult to artificially sustain them and we cannot actually show live parasites. Almost all of the specimens in the exhibit hall are preserved in 5% formalin.