### Asakusa Roku-gu and the Transition of Popular Culture (1890s-1950s)

### Asakusa Roku-gu and the Transition of Popular Culture (1890s-1950s)

From the late Meiji period to the early Showa period, Asakusa Roku-gu developed as the center of Japanese entertainment culture. In particular, theaters, movie theaters, and the "Asakusa Opera" became popular entertainment for the common people, and stars such as Yoshie Fujiwara and Kenichi Enomoto were active. In the Taisho era (1912-1926), movies developed as "Japan's Hollywood," and in the early Showa era (1926-1989), reviews and comedies were added, creating a diverse culture. However, the entertainment center shifted to other areas during the period of rapid economic growth. Nevertheless, the Yose and Asakusa Engei Halls have kept the cultural lights on and continue to be pillars of tourism and local revitalization. Asakusa Roku-gu is a symbol of Japan's modern entertainment history.