Gunze Co., Ltd. “The Return of the County Code: Showa Retro Exhibition” Gunze Museum will hold an exhibiti on that conveys the charm of the turbulent Showa era from November 16th.

[Gunze Co., Ltd.] “Return of the Gunze Showa Retro Exhibition” Gunze Museum will hold an exhibition that conveys the charm of the turbulent Showa era from November 16th ​
Gunze Co., Ltd. Press release: November 14, 2024 “The Return of the Gunze Showa Retro Exhibition” Gunze Museum will hold an exhibition that conveys the charm of the turbulent Showa era from November 16th.
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Venue of “Return of County Kore Showa Retro Exhibition” Gunze Museum, located in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, where Gunze Co., Ltd. was founded, will hold the “Return of the Gunze Showa Era Retro Exhibition” from November 16th (Saturday). This exhibition focuses on Gunze during the turbulent Showa era, which included World War II. In addition to focusing on Rinichi Hatano, the fourth company president who was in charge of management during this period, we will also introduce various items and scenes that colored everyday life in the Showa era through posters showing the products of the time and materials that tell the story of Gunze’s history. Introducing. ■About “The Return of the County Code: Showa Retro Exhibition” Period: Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Monday, January 27, 2025 10:00-16:00 *The garden is closed on Tuesdays. Place: Gunze Museum Miraigura 2nd floor (1-1 Zeze, Aono-cho, Ayabe-shi, Kyoto) H P:
https://www.gunze.co.jp/gunzehakubutu/ Admission fee: Free Exhibition contents: ・We will focus on Rinichi Hatano, the fourth president of the company, who was at the helm of the company during the turbulent Showa era, which included World War II. We will also introduce unique products of the time (parachutes, nutritional supplements, etc.) in person and with photos. ・We will introduce nostalgic underwear and stocking products from the Showa era through posters from the time. ・Enjoy the atmosphere of the time from the Gunkore company calendar of the time. ・You can get a glimpse of what the medical field was like at the time through photos and actual X-rays and nebulizers used at Gunze Hospital (currently Ayabe City Hospital). ■Introducing some of the exhibits
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23550/649/23550-649-0c33f33e1ba91810d74c116052ca5b41-314×233.jpg A silk parachute developed in 1942 to accurately deliver supplies to a target location. Gunze’s knowledge of silk and silk fabrics was utilized.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23550/649/23550-649-b88308a66b14a1f738674f3c90082e37-2000×1500.jpg In 1942, we conducted research to make advanced use of silkworm pupae and developed a nutritional supplement. The pupa was turned into a white powder, completely sterilized, and processed into tablets.