National Showa Memorial Museum, History museum in Kudanshita, Japan
The National Showa Memorial Museum displays over 63,000 items including letters, clothing, and personal belongings depicting everyday life in wartime Japan.
The museum opened on March 27, 1999, to document and preserve the experiences of Japanese citizens during and after World War II.
Through exhibits of personal items and wartime newsreels, the museum presents the social conditions and daily experiences of regular people during the Showa period.
Located one minute from Kudanshita Station, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM with English audio guides available.
Visitors can interact with historical items, make calls on vintage phones, and draw water from traditional wells to experience life during the Showa era.
Location: Kudanminami
Inception: March 27, 1999
Architects: Kiyonori Kikutake
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Website: https://showakan.go.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.69511,139.75091
Latest update: May 10, 2025 13:05
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