The Showa Hundred Year Problem

There are many notable hundredth anniversaries in 2025. This year marks the origin of Hey Song , Taiwan&apos;s singular sarsaparilla; Kewpie Mayonnaise , known for its tang and naked dolls; Bontan Ame , a railway kiosk staple with gentle pomelo flavor; and even the naming of the Miura Daikon , which is much too big to be called a mere vegetable . But one particular event turned out to be happily…