Heartwarming nostalgia: scenes of Showa-era streets that bring back memories.
Wooden signboards, hand-painted posters, and weathered vending machines.
In the streetscapes of the Showa era, a certain nostalgic warmth still lingers.
There, you can still find the ways of life that are fading in the modern day and the lively energy of shopping streets rooted in their communities.
In the back alleys that feel like a time slip, you’re sure to find scenes that echo memories in your heart.
Shall we set out together on a journey through these Showa-era streets?
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Heartwarming nostalgia: Scenes of Showa-era streets that bring memories back to life (11–20)
Tokyo in December 1988
These are videos of the streetscapes of places like Ikebukuro and Hibiya from that time.
You’ll see many nostalgic icons, such as electronic signboards that reported pollution levels and notices pasted on utility poles.
Since the era name changed to Heisei in 1989, 1988 was the final year of the Showa era.
Although the footage is said to be from December, there’s hardly any Christmas decoration—so little that you wouldn’t notice if you weren’t told.
These days, once December arrives, sidewalks, stations, and building entrances are adorned with all sorts of decorations, so it feels a bit strange by comparison.
In conclusion
The retro, Showa-era streets are filled with a mysterious charm that feels like slipping back in time.
I hope this article lets you savor a leisurely, indulgent moment wandering through back alleys while soaking in nostalgic memories.
Surely, heartwarming discoveries await.