Dieselpunk + Steampunk Culture
The Japanese Jazz Age
One hundred years ago this month (almost), the reign of the Emperor Taisho began in Japan and ushered in a new wave of Modernism. The gates to the West had been cautiously opened during the Meiji era, leading to rapid industrialization; now, with a new, Liberal-minded Emperor, there came a flood of new ideas, fashions, artists, and writers. It lasted for 14 years until the Showa era and the military government - and I hope to write more about it in the weeks to come, on a quest for Japanese Diesel Punk.
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Comment by Cap'n Tony on August 29, 2012 at 11:44am -
Add my name to those who want more on the Taisho era! Great stuff and great image.
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Comment by lord_k on August 29, 2012 at 5:27am -
You inspired me to restore my old entries with Japanese graphic art, advertising and propaganda. Feel free to use 'em (see tag 'japan').
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Comment by Larry on August 26, 2012 at 5:25pm -
I love this. I really look forward to more postings from you on this. All too often we only think of Japan during the military rule and World War II.
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