KYOTO--Hailed as an architectural masterpiece from the early Showa Era (1926-1989), the former Narutakiryo residence in the city's Ukyo Ward has been renovated into a luxury hotel. Operated by Hotel New Awaji Co., based in Sumoto, Hyogo Prefecture, Hotel Utano Kyoto Bessho opened in Nove...
During the occupation, Japan adopted a new “pacifist” Constitution, which prohibited Japan from ever waging war. Militaristic and nationalist symbols were banned. The emperor also lost power. However, he was allowed to remain as a politically useful, but powerless “symbol of the state.” Wome...
The photo blog also captures small details of life in postwarShowa-eraJapan, including signs and advertisements. globalvoices As theShowa Erabegan and Japan was modernized the prostitution system of Karayuki-san dwindled. OpenSubtitles2018.v3
The Last of the series, the Champion Series is known for its Goofiness and silliness. Godzilla essentially becomes a superhero for japan at this point and saves them from aliens and other monsters. expecting the worst, sets you up for thr worst13...
Buried under the Arctic ice for several millenia, the colossal chelonian is unleashed upon Japan, leaving havoc in his wake. After becoming an unexpected box office sensation, Gamera returned several more times, leaping to the world’s defence against a motley assortment of evil creatures, from ...
Criterion will release a US Blu-ray collector’s box set containing all of the ‘Godzilla’ films from Japan’s Showa era (1954-1975) on October 29, 2019. The set will be made up of the following fifteen films: •Godzilla(1954) ...
A bronze suiban (flower-arrangment tray) Japan, Showa era (1926–1989), 1938 Cast in bronze, set on a splayed foot and decorated in Chinese style with a band of archaistic geometric patterns encircling the rim and with dragon-form handles, the interior w
Taisho era (1912-1926) and early Showa era (1926-1945) were the period that Japan rapid rose and eventually took to the road of aggression and expansion. 大正时代(1912—1926年)、昭和时代前期(1926—1945年)是日本迅速崛起并最终走上侵略扩张道路的时期。
The first chapter briefly reviews the musical scene in Japan during pre-modernity. More specifically, this chapter focus on how Japanese people accepted Western music when it was first introduced in Japan in the sixteenth century, along with the Christian religion. It will also explain why Western...
Waxwork Records is proud to presentGODZILLA: The Showa Era Soundtracks, 1954-1975. Collected for the very first time are all fifteen Godzilla film soundtracks from Japan’s Showa era in a prestigious box set showcasing the groundbreaking music from the iconic giant monster films. In collaboration...