Abstract

Set in downtown Tokyo of the Showa era in the 1950s, this book vividly illustrates the lives of the children who, despite poverty, thrived with vitality. Renowned picture book author, Seiichi Takabe, recounts his childhood memories of tofu shops, candy stores, bathhouses, and other nostalgic stores. Accompanying the illustrations are original poems by Seiichi's twin brother, Uichi Takabe. With evocative drawings and humorous poetry, the bittersweet nostalgia of Showa era springs to life.

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