Showa Era 100th Anniversary 2026 Japan: NHK Symphony Concerts Tokyo Art Museum Exhibitions Full Guide Tickets
Complete Calendar of Showa Centennial Events: Hanae Mori Retrospective, Fukuda Art 100 Works, Otemachi Retro Room & Nationwide Nostalgia Festivals
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Showa Era 100th Anniversary 2026 Japan: NHK Symphony Concerts, Tokyo Art Museum Exhibitions & Nationwide Events
Full Guide to 2026 Showa Centennial: Hanae Mori Retrospective, Fukuda Art 100 Works, NHK Symphony 100th, Retro Homes & Nostalgia Festivals
🌸 Celebrating 100 Years of the Showa Era (1926–1989)
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Showa Era (December 25, 1926 – January 7, 1989), Japan's longest imperial reign. From postwar rebuilding to the economic miracle and bubble economy, the Showa period shaped modern Japan. Nationwide events throughout 2026 recreate nostalgic 1950s–1980s life, showcase iconic art/fashion, and celebrate music with NHK Symphony Orchestra's centennial concerts.
🎼 NHK Symphony Orchestra 100th Anniversary Concerts
Major Showa-Era Performances
- January–March 2026: Showa Composers Series – Toshiro Mayuzumi, Yasushi Akutagawa, Akira Ifukube works
- February 27–March 1: Game Music Orchestration – Nostalgic Showa-era video game soundtracks
- October 3–4: Mahler "Resurrection" Symphony – Iconic Showa performance
Tickets: ¥5,000–¥15,000 via NHK Symphony official site (sales from December 2025). English programs available.
🖼️ Major Art & Fashion Exhibitions
Top Showa Retrospective Shows
- Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum: Hanae Mori Retrospective (Apr 15–Jul 6) – 400+ dresses blending kimono & Western couture
- Fukuda Art Museum, Kyoto: Showa Masters (Jan 31–Apr 12) – 100 works by Seiho Takeuchi, Kaii Higashiyama, Matazō Kayama
- Kadokawa Culture Museum: Showa 1965 Home Recreation (May 24–Dec 7) – Retro living room with CRT TVs, toys, appliances
- Otemachi Place: Free Showa Retro Room (Dec 25, 2025–Jan 2026) – Vintage vending machines, 1980s interior
- National Art Center, Tokyo: Postwar Enamel Signs & Industrial Design
🎉 Regional & Cultural Showa Events
Notable Nationwide Celebrations
- Yokohama Nabe Festival: Jan 17–Feb 1 – 18 Showa-style hotpots, 100+ sakes
- NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary: Mar 28–Jun 21 – Showa TV history exhibit
🎟️ Tickets & Practical Info
NHK Symphony Concerts: ¥5,000–¥15,000 (sales Dec 2025)
Art Exhibitions: ¥1,500–¥2,500 (advance booking recommended)
Official Links:
NHK Symphony Orchestra
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Kadokawa Culture Museum
Art Exhibitions: ¥1,500–¥2,500 (advance booking recommended)
Official Links:
NHK Symphony Orchestra
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Kadokawa Culture Museum
Most venues offer English guides. Combine Tokyo exhibitions with nearby cherry blossom or winter festivals for the ultimate Showa nostalgia trip.
