Yokohama History Museum Announces Exhibition: 'Wrapped in Showa Time - Kitahara Collection and Museum Artifacts'

Exhibition Overview

[Dates] July 4 (Sat) – August 23 (Sun), 2026 [Hours] 9:00 – 17:00 (Last entry at 16:30) [Closed] Mondays (Open on July 20), July 21 (Tue) [Venue] Yokohama History Museum, Exhibition Room

[Purpose] Marking the 100th year of the Showa era, this exhibition bridges generations by introducing the lifestyle and corporate materials of Japan's period of rapid economic growth. It explores the 'aspirations' that defined daily life during that era.

[Exhibition Highlights] 1. Exquisite miniature displays capturing the essence of daily life in the Showa era. 2. Symbols of affluence, including the 'Three Sacred Treasures' of home appliances. 3. A diverse array of collectibles from Teruhisa Kitahara, including iconic tin robots.

[Events] Lectures, gallery talks, drawing workshops, and musical performances will be held during the exhibition period.