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Season 9 Episode 11 - Showa Nostalgia
The "Showa era" was the period of Japanese history between 1926 and 1989. The 60s, 70s and 80s are fondly remembered in Japan as a time when many were feeling the positive effects of a booming economy. That nostalgia has been growing in recent years, even among those who didn't experience the Showa era first-hand. Our guest, Professor Kono Kohei of Ibaraki University, introduces the bold designs and physical appeal of Showa era products, and explains why cafes from those days are attracting young customers.
Episodes in Season 9
Japanophiles: Tom Hovasse
28 min
Kotatsu: Heated Tables
28 min
VTubers
28 min
Traditional Homes
28 min
Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site
28 min
Jomon Period: Dogu
28 min
Japanophiles: Steve Tallon
28 min
Face Masks
28 min
Washi: Japanese Paper
28 min
Name Stamps and Seals
28 min
Showa Nostalgia
28 min
Japanophiles: Claudio Feliciani
28 min
Keitora: Tiny Trucks
28 min
Vinyl Records
28 min
Okinawa: The Ryukyu Kingdom
28 min
Okinawa: The Reconstruction of Shuri Castle
28 min
Frozen Food
28 min
Japanophiles: Gregory Khezrnejat
28 min
Goldfish
28 min
Welfare Goods
28 min
Water-related Disasters
28 min
Japanophiles: Andrew Dewar
28 min
The Moon
28 min
Cardboard
28 min
The Samurai of the Sea: Pirates or Protectors?
28 min
The Samurai of the Sea: The Murakami Legacy
28 min
Japanophiles: Colleen Schmuckal
28 min