The Cultural News Association, nonprofit organization to support Cultural News,  presents fundraiser for "Cultural Re-Building Support Program" by Cultural News with  Showa Song Concert by Ken Koshio on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Zenshuji Soto Mission Temple, 123 S. Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. Tickets are $80. Sandwich will be provided.

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In Japan, official calendar is linked with emperor’s lifespan. The official Showa Era began on December 25, 1926 on the day the Taisho Emperor passed way. And the Showa Era ended on January 7, 1989 when the Showa Emperor passed away.

The year of 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Showa Era that Japan experienced the worst and best time in modern history.

Popular Japanese songs mirrors the Japanese society. Singer and songwriter Ken Koshio who grow up in the Showa Era, Japan, showcases essential popular songs of Showa Ear.

 

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