The Showa Era Lifestyle Museum

The Showa Era Lifestyle Museum is a museum in Kitanagoya that displays household items, cooking appliances, and everyday objects from Japan between 1926 and 1989. The collection includes a wide range of things that were familiar to people during this period.

The museum was established in 1990 to preserve and display artifacts that document how Japanese society changed during the Showa period. This era marked deep transformations in the way people lived and worked.

The exhibits showcase traditional tableware, household tools, and enamel signboards that reflect how Japanese families lived and organized their homes. These objects tell the story of everyday routines and the items that filled domestic spaces.

The museum is open during daytime hours and weekends, with final admission in the early afternoon. Visitors should allow plenty of time to walk through the different exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.

Visitors can participate in activities using milk bottle caps and join a cafe that prepares meals according to authentic recipes from the Showa period. This hands-on experience connects learning with tasting actual historical flavors.