Showa 100: A Century of Memories— Celebrating 100 Years of Showa in 2025
Experience and rediscover the charm of the Showa era through the art of Anri Jojo and collection of Hiroshi Aramata, with commentary by Akira Ikegami

Exhibition Key Visual

■「The Scent of Tatami and Height Marks on Wooden Pillars」 — A Nostalgic and Fresh Encounter with Showa-Era Living

The Showa era, which began in 1926 and ended in 1989, would have reached its 100th year in 2025 — if it had continued. It was a time of tremendous change: from the devastation of World War II through postwar recovery, rapid economic growth, and the bubble economy. Alongside societal shifts, people’s lives transformed dramatically.

This exhibition focuses on 1965 (Showa 40), a year in the heart of Japan’s postwar economic boom, offering a look into the lives and society of the time. From the construction of Tokyo Tower in 1958 to milestone events like the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1970 Osaka Expo (Japan World Exposition), Japan’s rise was marked by iconic moments. During this era of prosperity — spurred by economic booms such as the Jimmu, Iwato, Olympic, and Izanagi booms — Japan’s GNP became the second largest in the world by 1968, just behind the United States. Black-and-white televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines, known as the “three sacred treasures,” became household dreams and gradually spread to homes across the country.

Inside the exhibition space, visitors can step into a full-scale recreation of a typical home from 1965. This immersive set was designed by Anri Jojo, renowned art director and winner of the Japan Academy Award for Best Art Direction for films such as Always: Sunset on Third Street. Visitors can also explore a history zone curated by Akira Ikegami, director of the Kadokawa Musashino Museum, and a section dedicated to Showa-era play culture, curated by Hiroshi Aramata — including a space where you can actually play with toys from the Showa period.
Come relive the charm of the Showa era across generations 

— play with menko cards, relax on the engawa (veranda), and rediscover what made those days special.

Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 Official Website

Event Overview

 

Exhibition Title：Showa 100: A Century of Memories

Venue：Edit and Art Gallery, 4th Floor, Kadokawa Musashino Museum
Exhibition Dates：May 24 (Sat), 2025 – December 7 (Sun), 2025

Closed Days： Every Tuesday
(However, the museum will be open on Tuesday, August 12 and Tuesday, September 23. It will be closed from Monday, June 2 to Friday, June 6.)

Opening Hours：10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:30 PM)
Organizer：Kadokawa Musashino Museum (Kadokawa Culture Promotion Foundation)

Ticket Prices (tax included)： KCM Standard Ticket (includes access to the Bookshelf Theater)
●Online & Same-Day Window Purchase
General Admission (University students and older): ¥1,400 / Middle/High School Students: ¥1,200 / Elementary School Students: ¥1,000 / Children under school age: Free

※This ticket also grants access to the museum’s Standard Ticket Area (permanent exhibitions).
※Access to certain areas may be restricted on certain dates due to exhibit changes or maintenance.
※The exhibition is also accessible with the "1DAY Passport" and other ticket types. For details, please visit the official website.

 

※Closed days and operating hours may be subject to change. Please check the Museum Schedule for the latest information.
※Exhibit contents may change or be canceled without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.