Kushiro Prince Hotel (7-1 Saiwaicho, Kushiro, Hokkaido) is celebrating the 100th year since the start of Japan's Showa era with two limited-time offerings running through October 31, 2026. The hotel's restaurant "Top of Kushiro" will serve a selection of retro café-style dishes, while the hotel lobby will host a Showa nostalgia exhibition in collaboration with local museum "Natsukashi-kan Kura."
The initiative shines a light on the culture of "3 o'clock snack time," a cherished afternoon ritual from the Showa era that served as a moment for rest and conversation. The restaurant menu brings those flavors into a contemporary dining setting, while the lobby exhibition immerses visitors in the everyday aesthetics of that era.
Showa-Era Café Menu at Top of Kushiro
A special menu evoking the atmosphere of Showa-era coffee shops is being served at the restaurant "Top of Kushiro." Classic items include Napolitan spaghetti, hotcakes, pudding à la mode, cream soda, and lemon squash, priced from ¥700.
- Period: April 29 – October 31, 2026
- Location: Restaurant "Top of Kushiro"
- Menu: Napolitan, Hotcakes, Pudding à la Mode, Cream Soda, Lemon Squash
- Prices: from ¥700
- Inquiries: TEL 0154-31-1111 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
The Napolitan features slightly thick pasta sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and sausage in butter, finished with ketchup's sweet-and-sour balance and the richness of Worcestershire sauce. It is a familiar, comforting dish enjoyed across generations.
The hotcakes are made with a yogurt-enriched batter for a moist finish, served with butter and generous syrup, delivering simple, gentle sweetness in the spirit of a classic Showa afternoon snack.
The pudding à la mode is a classic baked custard made from eggs, milk, and sugar only, topped with rich vanilla ice cream—a dessert with the special, celebratory feel of Showa-era sweets.
A hallmark of Showa coffee shops, the cream soda pairs fizzy soda with slowly melting vanilla ice cream for a refreshing and nostalgic drink.
The lemon squash offers crisp, tangy carbonation with a clean finish, evoking the breezy atmosphere of a Showa-era café.
Showa Retro Exhibition in the Hotel Lobby
The hotel lobby is hosting a free exhibition featuring vintage Showa-era toys, home appliances, and posters, presented in collaboration with Kushiro's local museum "Natsukashi-kan Kura." The display offers a chance to experience the everyday atmosphere and spirit of the times.
- Period: Through October 31, 2026
- Location: Hotel 1F Lobby
- Admission: Free
- Exhibits: Showa-era retro toys, home appliances, posters, and more
- Presented by: Natsukashi-kan Kura
