Showa Retro (昭和レトロ) is a Japanese aesthetic based on the nostalgia for the Showa era, which corresponds with 1926 to 1989 in the Gregorian calendar (primarily focusing on the aftermath of World War II, specifically 1950s to 1970s). Its main charm is the overall "unpolished" feeling that most modern era aesthetics are lacking.

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.

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