A nostalgic illumination event, “Bungo-Takada Showa no Machi Illumination,” will be held for the first time in Bungo-Takada City, Oita Prefecture!
As a pre-event commemorating the upcoming “Showa 100th Year” next year, the “Bungo-Takada Showa no Machi Shopping Street,” which retains the townscape of the 1950s, will be enveloped in warm light during the period.
The scenery of the retro townscape lit up with illuminations is sure to be nostalgic and heartwarming.
Highlights of the Event
- Showa Retro Decorations: The streetlights in the shopping street and the bare light bulbs installed in each store will be decorated with Showa retro patterns and colored light bulbs.
- Theme-Based Productions: Each shopping street will have a theme, and photo spots perfect for taking pictures will also be set up.
- Lighting Ceremony: A lighting ceremony is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 30th!
What is Bungo-Takada Showa no Machi Shopping Street?
Bungo-Takada Showa no Machi Shopping Street is a shopping street that recreates the nostalgic townscape of the 1950s.
You can enjoy old-fashioned candy stores and cafes in a retro atmosphere like a movie set.
Event Information
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Event Period | Saturday, November 30, 2024 to Saturday, December 28, 2024 |
| Lighting Time | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Venue | Bungo-Takada Showa no Machi Shopping Street (Bungo-Takada City, Oita Prefecture) |
| Access | Approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Usa Station, get off at “Showa no Machi” |
| Contact | Bungo-Takada City Tourism Town Development Co., Ltd. (0978-23-1860) |
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Nearby Tourist Spots
- Showa Roman Museum: A museum exhibiting nostalgic items from the Showa era.
- Dagashiya no Yume Museum (Dream Museum of Penny Candy Stores): Exhibits penny candies and toys collected from all over Japan.
- Bungo-Takada Soba Dojo: A facility where you can experience making hand-made soba noodles.
Why not take a trip back in time to the Showa retro world at “Bungo-Takada Showa no Machi Illumination”?