Shōwa
Aomori · 昭和Browse Aomori’s cultural heritage from the Shōwa period (1926 – 1989). Filter by type and keyword, with concise stories, maps, and travel tips.
Maekawa Kunio's first building, completed in 1932 after training under Le Corbusier. One of Japan's earliest modernist works, now an Important Cultural Property.
Built in 1937 by the Tsugaru Strait and moved to Namioka in 2008, this weatherboarded forestry office rings its gable window in scratch tile. Now a cafe and museum.
The sole surviving station building from the 1930 opening of the Tsugaru Railway, this charming wooden structure blends Japanese and Western architectural styles. Featured in Osamu Dazai's novel "Tsugaru" and now operating as a beloved café, it was designated a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2014.
Discover the Kazuo Narita Family Residence Storehouse (dozō), a registered tangible cultural property in Hirakawa City, Aomori. Explore the traditional earthen-walled storehouse that reflects the agricultural heritage of the Tsugaru region.