So much of Japan moves so quickly. Neon advertisements flash in Shinjuku, Shinkansen move between cities in minutes, and new technology seems to debut every week. But in certain neighborhoods, preserved in shopping streets, and celebrated in museums across the country, there’s a quieter Japan that […]
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Step into a quiet shopping street at dusk. A flickering neon sign hums above a coffee shop window. The air smells faintly of tobacco, soy sauce, and rain on concrete. This is the Showa aesthetic, a visual and emotional time capsule that has quietly captured global […]
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The Showa era was the time period when Japan was ruled by Emperor Showa, from the years 1926 to 1989. During this era, there was a large cultural, political, and economic shift following the end of World War II, leading to demilitarization and emphasis on peace […]
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This year marks 100 years since the Showa Era began in 1926, and somehow, it still feels incredibly present. Even if you weren’t born anywhere close to this time, Showa lives on in Japan’s cities, pop culture, and everyday habits. Walk down a retro shopping street, […]
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As we approach the heart of the sakura season, another special period slowly creeps up. Anyone want to take a guess? Well, if you’ve read the title of this blog, you should already know, but it’s almost time for dun dun da da…Golden Week! If you’re […]
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