Showa
Sample some of the best regional variations of nabe and sake in a Showa-retro space at this event perfect for the middle of winter.
A tiny part of a kanji is all that separates these place names in written form, but there’s a much bigger difference in their respective atmospheres.
The neighborhood of Otsuka is very different from what it once was–and even more so without its most iconic building.
A taste of nostalgia for the golden era of Japanese coffee shops is coming to the golden arches.
Staff thoughtfully provides everything you need to never leave the warm Showa-style kotatsu paradise.
Two beloved flavors from the Showa and Heisei periods make their triumphant return to the shelves!
This little device could almost always be found in cafés in Japan throughout the latter part of the Showa Period (1926-1989).
Originally used as the background for Humphrey Bogart’s close-up, these Japanese folks are now having their time in the spotlight.
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