Showa 100 Years Culture Edition Concept Image 22nd Century Art Inc. announces the launch of a new web-exclusive series titled "Showa 100 Years Culture Edition," coinciding with the expanded relaunch of the "Showa 100 Years Web Edition" starting July 2026. [Official Website] https://www.showa100.net/ While the original "Showa 100 Years" project has documented stories of individuals, companies, and organizations rooted in local communities, the new "Culture Edition" will spotlight people who have shaped cultural life across Japan—such as those from cafés, izakayas, music scenes, and art communities. Their stories will be published to the official website for public access. This web-exclusive content differs from the library-donated print editions, offering interviews and narratives that celebrate the diverse, everyday people who have created and sustained Japanese culture. Documenting the culture of everyday life—beyond corporate history The "Showa 100 Years Culture Edition" aims to preserve cultural memories that exist alongside daily life—memories that cannot be fully captured by narratives of economic growth or corporate history alone. Participants include artists and creators deeply involved in music and art, as well as individuals and venues—such as clubs and live houses—that have supported Japan’s cultural and economic development from the Showa era through to the Reiwa era. These cultural movements reflect the spirit of their times and the unique character of local communities, yet they are often overlooked in official historical records. Through this series, we will conduct interviews with individuals and organizations that have contributed to Japan’s cultural development and supported local entertainment and creative expression, preserving their personal, firsthand accounts of Japanese culture on the web for future generations. About the Showa 100 Years Project The "Showa 100 Years" project is a publishing initiative conceived as a modern-day "Fudoki" (histor