昭和喫茶に魅せられて、８１９軒 | Captivated by Showa Cafes: 819 Locations

Title: 昭和喫茶に魅せられて、８１９軒
Authors: 平山雄 著, 石黒謙吾 編
Pages: 160P
Published At: March, 2023
Description:
Immerse yourself in a time-slip experience! These aren't "pure coffee shops"—they're what we now call "Showa-era cafes," brimming with nostalgia. Hiroyama Yu, author of the hugely popular blog "Showa Spot Tours," has visited 819 Showa-era cafes since he began keeping records in 2012. This essential, timeless collection showcases 104 carefully selected establishments through photographs and detailed descriptions, including many legendary shops that no longer exist. Includes a comprehensive nationwide directory of all 819 Showa-era cafes visited. From the afterword: "Common buildings and structures from the mid to late Showa period receive almost no preservation efforts. At this rate, they will disappear without a trace within 50 to 100 years. That's why I believe photographing the architecture created during this era holds significant meaning." Overflowing with visual treasures: spiral staircases, atriums, chandeliers, stained glass, double ceilings, acrylic doors, door handles, glass blocks, mosaic tiles, weathered stone, marble-pattern tables, lounge chairs, glossy chairs, arched windows, natural wood counters, textured glass, laminate panels, plaster walls, wallpaper, Decora paneling, metal partitions, potted plant dividers, pendant lights, bracket lights, lace curtains, accordion curtains, kinkazan fabric, water heaters, pink phones, cash registers, commercial mills, parfait glasses, silver platters, wax display samples, textured brick, decorative awnings, ivy, lattice screens, relief signage, shop logos...and more, more, more.

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