Showa Retro

Showa Retro (昭和レトロ) is a Japanese aesthetic based on the nostalgia for the , although the aesthetic focuses on post-World War 2 from the 1950s to the 1970s. Its main charm is the overall "unpolished" feeling that most modern era aesthetics are lacking.
== Visuals ==
The aesthetic is characterized by a mix of traditional Japanese and Western tastes as a result of foreign popculture rapidly influencing the country in the post-war period. This reflects in the interior design in particular as even ordinary households started replacing typical Japanese furniture such as tatami mats with western designs. There is a heavy focus on primary colors such as red and green as they were easier to produce during that time where printing on garments was not yet common. 
== Fashion ==
TBA
== Media ==
=== TV Shows ===
* Candy Candy
* Chibi Maruko-chan
* Minky Momo
* Anpanman
== Resources ==
External links to help get a better understanding of this aesthetic.
=== Blogs ===
* Chuu Bou Danshi
* Showateki Girly 
=== Vendors ===
* Suzurandou
== Gallery ==
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