Tokiwa-so Street Showa Retro Hall Special Exhibition 'Play in Those Days and Our Time' Starts Saturday, April 25, 2026!

The Toshima Mirai Cultural Foundation (located in Toshima, Tokyo; Chairperson: Naoto Aiba) is proud to announce that the Tokiwa-so Street Showa Retro Hall (Toshima City Showa History and Culture Memorial Hall) will host a special exhibition titled 'Play in Those Days and Our Time' starting Saturday, April 25.

This exhibition focuses on the games and play styles that children enjoyed primarily during the Showa era. It features analog-style play that differs from the modern Reiwa era, including some activities that required careful handling or following rules to avoid minor risks—a characteristic of play in that period.

On the 1st floor (Multipurpose Room 1), a space inspired by a Showa-era vacant lot will be recreated, while on the 2nd floor (Multipurpose Room 2), a children's room will be reproduced. Visitors can enjoy both indoor and outdoor play experiences. In addition, various event and workshop programs will be held where visitors can experience Showa-era play firsthand.

Whether you spent your childhood in the Showa era or you are a child of today who knows nothing of that time, why not experience the Showa era through the medium of play?

Official Website: https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/499/2603241303.html

[Event Overview]

Dates: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026 ■ Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 (Last entry at 17:30) ■ Venue: Tokiwa-so Street Showa Retro Hall (3-4-10 Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) ■ Admission: Free ■ Access: <Train> 13-minute walk from Shiinamachi or Higashi-Nagasaki Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line); 8-minute walk from Ochiai-minami-nagasaki Station (Toei Oedo Line). <Bus> 3-minute walk from Minami-Nagasaki 2-chome bus stop. *No parking or bicycle parking at the venue. Bicycle parking is available at the Tokiwa-so Manga Museum.

Organizer: Toshima City ■ Cooperation: Tay Two Co., Ltd., Kurashiki Sanyodo

Scheduled Events (Free, No reservation required, 14:00-16:00 unless noted): 1. Retro Game Time: Play classic video games with staff. Every Saturday afternoon from May 9. 2. Dangerous Play Time: Experience stilts, American crackers, and target shooting. 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons from May 9. 3. Electric Ride-on Toy: Children (up to 3rd grade) can ride an electric Shinkansen. 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons from May 9. 4. Children's Day Workshop: Make samurai helmets and paper poppers with old newspapers on May 5 (Tuesday), 10:30-12:00.

*Events are subject to change. Please check X (@TokiwaSt_Retro) for details.