A roundup of nostalgic Showa-era home appliances, including rare ones you don’t see anymore!
Showa-era home appliances are full of warmth and personality that are completely different from modern conveniences.
From rotary-dial black telephones and wood-grain cathode-ray tube TVs to refrigerators that required you to make ice manually, these were products you grew attached to precisely because they took a bit of extra effort to use.
In this article, we’ll showcase a wide array of nostalgic Showa appliances.
From staple models that supported daily life back then to products with surprisingly unusual ideas when viewed today, we’ll present a rich roundup of Showa-era gadgets brimming with nostalgia and discovery.
- Nostalgic ice cream from the Showa era. From today’s classic staples to old-time favorites.
- Nostalgic foods of the Showa era. Let’s trace the memorable flavors and the memories they evoke.
- A must-see for the Showa generation! Nostalgic popular snacks from the old days
- Nostalgia revived with Heisei-era retro goods! A guide to items you’ll want to collect now
- Nostalgic cars from the Showa era: A special feature on memorable classic cars spotted on street corners
- [Nostalgic Showa Fashion] The changing trends that feel both nostalgic and fresh
- The Complete Guide to Showa-Era Toys: From Showa retro to toys still loved today
- [For Seniors] Nostalgic! Showa-Era Quizzes Recommended for Reminiscence Therapy
- [Showa TV Special] Beloved Classic Shows & Heroes of Our Memories
- A nostalgic feature on Showa-era magazines: looking back at the popular magazines of the time.
- [For Seniors] Recommended for Brain Training! Nostalgic Showa-Era Quiz
- [Nostalgic Memories] Popular Menu Items from Showa-Era School Lunches
- Heartwarming nostalgia: scenes of Showa-era streets that bring back memories.
A roundup of nostalgic Showa-era home appliances, including rare ones you don’t see anymore! (11–20)
warm-water bidet toilet seat
A convenient feature that protects your body! Let us introduce the warm-water bidet toilet seat.
On cold winter days, it’s unpleasant when the seat feels chilly, isn’t it? And many people probably always use the washlet function when they want to easily rinse after using the toilet.
The warm-water bidet toilet seat has helped relieve that discomfort.
When did this wonderful feature start to become widespread? It’s said that Japan adopted a version developed in the United States for medical and welfare use in 1964.
Japan’s first warm-water bidet toilet seat appears to have gone on sale in 1967.
A cassette tape with a Heisei-era vibe
When you say Sony Walkman, nowadays it brings to mind a small digital music player, but for those from the Showa era it’s the cassette-tape Walkman.
Back then there were lots of rival models—National had the “World Way,” Panasonic had the “S-Type,” and companies fiercely competed.
In the Heisei era, Walkman models were released with a colorful, pop image—lightweight, with subdued bass—projecting a distinctly stylish vibe.
This Walkman has kept changing form, and new models are still being released in 2025.
Someday we’ll probably even hear the phrase “Reiwa Retro.”
In conclusion
Household appliances from the Showa era carried a kind of warmth and ingenuity you don’t find in many modern products.
Their simple functions made them easy to use for years, and there was a culture of cherishing and repairing them.
If any product with a retro look captures your heart, try searching for the real thing at antique shops or auctions!