Tracing 'Showa 100': Commemorative Tours to Experience Iconic Showa Industry, Lifestyle, and Culture
Club Tourism will launch a series of special tours starting in April 2026 to commemorate the 100th year of the Showa era. The tours offer immersive experiences into Showa-era industry, infrastructure, and culture, including visits to the Panasonic factory, the Seikan Tunnel, and sites related to the legendary sumo wrestler Taiho.
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Club Tourism International Inc. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Sakai; hereinafter 'Club Tourism') is launching a series of tours themed around 'Showa 100' starting in April 2026, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of the Showa era (1926).
With growing interest in Showa and Heisei retro culture, this project highlights facilities, industries, architecture, infrastructure, and entertainment that flourished during the Showa era. The tours are designed not only to evoke nostalgia but to allow travelers to experience the atmosphere of that time firsthand.
■ Examples of Tour Packages
1. Tracing Showa History through Lifestyle, Food, and Leisure
- Solo Travel: Meiji-mura Museum & Panasonic KIZUNA Museum, 100-Year-Old Restaurant 'Iseki' Kaiseki, 2 Days
- Course Number: J6305-988
- Dates: Sept–Oct 2026
- Price: 99,900 JPY
- Guided tour of the 'KIZUNA Museum' at the Panasonic Hikone factory, showcasing the evolution of beauty, healthcare technology, and advertising. Experience the latest Panasonic beauty devices.
- Lunch at the historic 'Iseki' restaurant, featuring Taisho-era architecture and seasonal Hikone cuisine.
- Stay at the Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, a symbol of the Seibu Group's growth during the Showa era.
2. Experiencing the Evolution of Transport Infrastructure
- Solo Travel: 10th Anniversary of Hokkaido Shinkansen, Tracing the Path from Seikan Ferry to Seikan Tunnel, 2 Days
- Course Number: G2003-988
- Dates: June–Oct 2026
- Price: 99,900 JPY
- A tour tracing the history of the Seikan Ferry and the Seikan Tunnel connecting Honshu and Hokkaido.
- Visit the 'Hakkodamaru' ferry, preserved in its original state at the Railway Ferry Museum.
- Tour the Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum in Aomori, covering the 42-year history of the tunnel's construction. Experience the 'Experience Tunnel' 140m below sea level via the 'Mogura-go' cable car.
- Visit the Mashu-maru Memorial Museum in Hakodate and the Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum in Fukushima, Hokkaido.
3. Tracing the Passion of Showa Sports
- Solo Travel: From the Sacred 'Ryogoku' to the Yokozuna's Hometown 'Teshikaga'! Chasing the Soul of Sumo: Hokkaido Taiho Edition, 2 Days
- Course Number: G2110-988
- Dates: Sept 2026
- Price: 110,000 JPY
- A tour tracing the glory of the 48th Yokozuna, Taiho.
- Visit the 'Taiho Memorial Museum' in Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, where Taiho spent his youth.
- Visit the Ryogoku Kokugikan, the Sumo Museum, and the Nomi no Sukune Shrine in Tokyo, dedicated to the deity of sumo.
With growing interest in Showa and Heisei retro culture, this project highlights facilities, industries, architecture, infrastructure, and entertainment that flourished during the Showa era. The tours are designed not only to evoke nostalgia but to allow travelers to experience the atmosphere of that time firsthand.
■ Examples of Tour Packages
1. Tracing Showa History through Lifestyle, Food, and Leisure
- Solo Travel: Meiji-mura Museum & Panasonic KIZUNA Museum, 100-Year-Old Restaurant 'Iseki' Kaiseki, 2 Days
- Course Number: J6305-988
- Dates: Sept–Oct 2026
- Price: 99,900 JPY
- Guided tour of the 'KIZUNA Museum' at the Panasonic Hikone factory, showcasing the evolution of beauty, healthcare technology, and advertising. Experience the latest Panasonic beauty devices.
- Lunch at the historic 'Iseki' restaurant, featuring Taisho-era architecture and seasonal Hikone cuisine.
- Stay at the Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, a symbol of the Seibu Group's growth during the Showa era.
2. Experiencing the Evolution of Transport Infrastructure
- Solo Travel: 10th Anniversary of Hokkaido Shinkansen, Tracing the Path from Seikan Ferry to Seikan Tunnel, 2 Days
- Course Number: G2003-988
- Dates: June–Oct 2026
- Price: 99,900 JPY
- A tour tracing the history of the Seikan Ferry and the Seikan Tunnel connecting Honshu and Hokkaido.
- Visit the 'Hakkodamaru' ferry, preserved in its original state at the Railway Ferry Museum.
- Tour the Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum in Aomori, covering the 42-year history of the tunnel's construction. Experience the 'Experience Tunnel' 140m below sea level via the 'Mogura-go' cable car.
- Visit the Mashu-maru Memorial Museum in Hakodate and the Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum in Fukushima, Hokkaido.
3. Tracing the Passion of Showa Sports
- Solo Travel: From the Sacred 'Ryogoku' to the Yokozuna's Hometown 'Teshikaga'! Chasing the Soul of Sumo: Hokkaido Taiho Edition, 2 Days
- Course Number: G2110-988
- Dates: Sept 2026
- Price: 110,000 JPY
- A tour tracing the glory of the 48th Yokozuna, Taiho.
- Visit the 'Taiho Memorial Museum' in Kawayu Onsen, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, where Taiho spent his youth.
- Visit the Ryogoku Kokugikan, the Sumo Museum, and the Nomi no Sukune Shrine in Tokyo, dedicated to the deity of sumo.
FAQ
What is 'Showa 100'?
Since the Showa era began in 1926, the year 2026 marks the 100th year of the Showa era.