【Why are young people obsessed with the Showa era?】 Gen Z goes wild for 'Showa 101'! 'Tokyo A GoGo,' a 'Showa Night' featuring Linda Yamamoto and Miki Hirayama, expands to a 500-person capacity

The Showa culture event 'Tokyo A GoGo' will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (National Holiday) at Tokyo Kinema Club (Taito-ku, Tokyo).

This event is held in conjunction with 'Go-Go Dance Day,' registered with the Japan Anniversary Association, and is a live event where cross-generational culture intersects, centered on Showa music, fashion, and dance.

During the previous event, tickets for the 300-person capacity sold out shortly after sales began. With the majority of attendees in their 20s and 30s, it garnered significant attention, particularly among Gen Z, and was featured in various media outlets.

In response to this feedback, we are expanding the venue capacity from 300 to 500 people for this year's event to evolve even further.

■ Reconstructing Showa culture as a 'current experience'

'Showa Retro' is not just a passing trend; it is becoming established as a new set of values for modern youth.

At this event, we are not simply recreating the excitement of the past as nostalgia, but reconstructing it as a 'living, breathing culture' that young people of the Reiwa era can experience and enjoy.

The day will feature a fusion of live band performances, DJ sets, and go-go dancer performances, creating a sense of unity throughout the venue.

■ Special appearances by Linda Yamamoto and Miki Hirayama for a cross-generational performance

Legendary artists representing the Japanese music scene, Linda Yamamoto and Miki Hirayama, will appear as special guests.

Additionally, artists supported by the Showa-inspired music scene, such as Kinoco Hotel, The Captains, Saito Neon Sign, and DJ Celly, will also perform.

We will provide a one-of-a-kind live experience where performers and attendees of all generations can get excited in the same space.

■ Re-disseminating culture by young producers