Showa no Machi: Tenjikan (exhibition hall)
The Tenjikan is an exhibition space housed inside a former bank building in Bungotakada’s Showa no Machi. It is an archive of sorts and showcases a variety of items from the Showa era (1926–1989) that were donated by local residents.
Items on display include nostalgic movie posters from both Japanese and English films, as well as vintage cinema seating to use while watching film clips of daily life during the Showa era. An array of vintage electronics and appliances are also on display, including familiar brands like Toshiba, National/Panasonic, Casio, and Hitachi. They tell the story of the top three “must-have” items that people desired during the 1950s and 1960s: a television, a refrigerator, and a washing machine.
Showa-style clothing is available for rent at the Tenjikan and can be worn while walking around town. Recommendations of suitably atmospheric photo spots are also available.