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Travel Back In Time In “Showa No Machi” In Bungo-Takada, Oita

Explore the authentic shopping avenue that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Showa period.

Entrance to the Memory of Good old days in Shouwa-period with the approach of dusk, at Bungo-Takada

The entrance to the memories of Showa period in Bungo-Takada

Takoyaki(octopus dumpling),Memory of Good old days in Shouwa-period with the approach of dusk, at Bungo-Takada

Takoyaki (octopus dumpling) shop in Bungo-Takada

Nikuya-san(Meat shop),Memory of Good old days in Shouwa-period with the approach of dusk, at Bungo-Takada

Nikuya-san (meat shop) in Bungo-Takada

Okashiya san (candy shop),Memory of Good old days in Shouwa-period with the approach of dusk, at Bungo-Takada

Okashiya-san (candy shop) in Bungo-Takada

Sakaya san (bottle shop),Memory of Good old days in Shouwa-period with the approach of dusk, at Bungo-Takada

Sakaya-san (liquor shop) in Bungo-Takada

Hanatsuki-bus ( front-engine),Memory of Good old days in Shouwa-period with the approach of dusk, at Bungo-Takada

Hanatsuki-bus (front-engine) in Bungo-Takada    

“Showa no Machi” is a section of the town in Bungo-Takada which was made to re-create the vibrant and traditional atmosphere of the warm and nostalgic 1950’s Japan. Walking around the city filled with retro billboards and structures will make you feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Showa period. The “Showa no Machi” front-engine bus tour is available for free on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.

Entrance to the Memory of Good old days in Shouwa-period with the approach of dusk, at Bungo-Takada

The entrance to the memories of Showa period in Bungo-Takada

For your information :
Name of attraction : Shouwa no machi (Good Days in Shouwa period about 45-60 years ago)

Related web :
http://www.showanomachi.com/special/syowa.html (Japanese Shouwa no machi)

Farm Stay in Bungo-Takada : http://bungotakada-gt.com/english
Farm stay is available in Bungo-takada
Staying at Farmers’ House
– Feel Nature and People’s Warmth-
You can stay at Farmers’ House to experience traditional japanese life to
feel direct LOST-IN-TRANSLATION.

Photograph and text by meguru hayata