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Drawings of Retro Scenes - A Trip Down Memory Lane

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0900

From rotary phones to typewriters, encountering these nostalgic relics of the past feels like stepping into a time machine. It’s fun to imagine what life might’ve been like back then, isn’t it?

Take a stroll through time with this collection of illustrations featuring retro scenes.

Drawings Featuring Antiques - Timeless Treasures

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0900

The word "antique" comes from the French term for fine art and vintage collectibles. From retro furniture to well-loved tableware, these aged gems exude elegance and grace. There's something undeniably captivating about treasures that have stood the test of time.

Step back in time with this collection of illustrations featuring antiques.

Drawings of Antique and Vintage Items - Beauty in Aging

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Are you a fan of vintage stores or museums? These places are a treasure trove of knick-knacks that will delight any antique collector! Victorian tea sets, candelabra, and gramophones are all things that evoke a sense of nostalgia in us, even if we weren’t born during that era. Even broken and dusty “junk” items can take on a special kind of charm when displayed in a store, and you might find yourself itching to display it in your home too!

Enjoy the illustrations below, and get ready to be transported to the past!

Drawings Featuring Ice Cream Floats - Refreshingly Sweet ♡

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0900

What’s not to love about ice cream floats? In Japan, melon soda ice cream floats are a classic drink at old-school cafes and family restaurants. With its unique flavoring and vibrant green look, melon soda is the perfect base for a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and this pairing is a true treat for your tastebuds! While it might be a bit of an acquired taste, its refreshingness is bound to be a welcome respite from the stifling heat!

What’s your favorite type of ice cream float?

Drawings Featuring Dagashi Shops - A “Sweet” Trip Down Memory Lane

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Dagashiya, or penny candy stores, are a staple of many people’s childhoods in Japan, often recalled fondly for their affordability and colorful array of sweets. You may remember walking into one or a similar store as a kid, pocket money in hand, and deliberating which snacks to buy with the few coins you had. Although most of us can now afford to buy whatever penny candy we want, there’s still something wonderfully nostalgic about dagashi shops and their dozens of shelves and baskets dedicated to kid-friendly snacks.

Take a trip down memory lane with these characters and share their childlike wonder as they search for the perfect treat! Do you have a favorite snack from your childhood that you still enjoy?

Drawings Themed Around Antique and Vintage Items - Awash in Nostalgia

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Ever feel a sense of nostalgia for a time before you were born? We promise you’re not alone. There’s something about walking into a dimly lit room filled with vintage knick-knacks and classical paintings in ornate gilded frames hanging on the wall... Breathe in, and you might catch a whiff of that familiar musty scent of old books. All of these things evoke a sense of sentimentality, reminding us of a time long forgotten or lost.

Take a look at the illustrations below and get ready to be transported to the past!

Neo-Retro Drawings - Blast from a future past.

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Remember those unmistakable vibes from the 70s to the 90s? The Neo-Retro style is here, marrying those nostalgic undertones with a twist of contemporary flair. Even if you haven't lived through those decades, there's something deeply familiar and heart-stirring about this blend of past and present.

Step into our time machine and enjoy this vibrant collection of Neo-Retro illustrations!

Drawings Featuring Ice Cream Floats - Yum ♡

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Root beer may not be that common in Japan, but that doesn't mean that they're missing out on the joys of a good ice cream float! It's just much more common to find melon soda ice cream floats. Melon soda with its unique flavoring and colorful look becomes even more delicious and interesting with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in it! Perfect fun for the summer!

Take a look at this collection of illustrations featuring ice cream floats!

Drawings Done Retro - Indulge in Nostalgia!

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Retro is in! Even though it's inspired by the past, it's bringing something new to the present. That's how fashion works; what was fresh and new when you were a kid loses its shine, but then comes back to haunt you a decade or two later. Nostalgia is powerful!

Digging the retro aesthetic? This one's for you!

Drawings of Top Hats - A Fashion Classic

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Ever since top hats hit the world stage in the early 1800s, they’ve been considered an icon of high fashion. Today, they’re often used to symbolize the very wealthy and are also spotted in magic shows.

Their association with formalwear makes them a popular motif in historical and steampunk works. Diana Cavendish (from Little Witch Academia) certainly looks quite posh in her top hat!

Drawings Featuring Retro Designs - Brimming with Nostalgia

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0900

The concept of retro varies strongly based on the individual. For many people in the West, retro might remind them of the Roaring Twenties, or even pin-up posters from the 50s or 60s. In Japan, the word is often used when talking about past eras, like the Taisho and Showa periods, when the Western culture wasn't as popular.

Looking at the artworks below, do you feel some kind of nostalgia?

Drawings of Ice Cream Floats - A Nostalgic Treat

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0900

Ice cream floats are one of many delicious treats that can help you escape the oppressive heat of the summer sun. Vanilla ice cream over a bubbly and icy-cool soda… what’s not to love? There are many variations, among which is the root beer float and the melon cream soda float.

Have you tried these tasty delights before? Do you have a favorite?

Drawings of Retro Stuff - Feeling Nostalgic.

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:00:00 +0900

When you're surrounded by retro stuff, you can't help but start feeling nostalgic.

Today we're featuring drawings of retro stuff.

Drawings of Mom and Pop Candy Stores - Bringing Back Old Memories.

Sat, 30 May 2020 17:00:00 +0900

These mom and pop candy stores are lined with all sorts of different sweets. Nowadays, they are hard to come by, but there must be many people who would love to visit a retro shop like this, lured in by the childhood memories it brings back. In those young days, you grasped tightly to your coins to buy a vibrant candy. What would that treat taste like now, as an adult?

This time we are featuring drawings of mom and pop candy stores. Enjoy.

Drawings of Retro Toys and Games - Return to Your Childhood.

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:00:00 +0900

What kind of game did you play as a child? From kendama, to juggling balls, to cat's cradle, to capsule toys from vending machines, retro toys and games are full of nostalgia. Being older only makes you want to play with this stuff more.

Today we are featuring drawings of nostalgic toys and games. Enjoy.

Drawings of Antiques - Immersed in the nostalgia.

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:00:00 +0900

"Antique" is the French word for old house items and furniture. As long periods of time pass, the uniqueness and charm of such objects gradually increases.

Today we are featuring illustrations of antique antiques. Enjoy!

Drawings of Gramophones - Antique tones.

Tue, 21 May 2019 17:00:00 +0900

Gramophones use a needle to trace the ruggedness of records, resounding their vibrations through a trumpet-shaped horn to play music. The delicious sound of this instrument's soothing noise and gentle melody invites us into a more retro world.

Today we are featuring illustrations of gramophones. Enjoy.

Retro Drawings - Welcome to a world of nostalgia.

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:00:00 +0900

The retro style can trigger a nostalgic feeling in us. Some of us would define retro as something that relates to or revives something decadent from the past, and in this case, it is also a tag used to label illustrations that feature the good old times. The worlds depicted here are like kaleidoscopes of cultures and many of us may find the illustrations enchanting.

Today we are featuring retro illustrations. Please enjoy!

It's familiar and strange at the same time!? Drawings in pixel-art game style

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 18:00:00 +0900

Those who have played the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo must be familiar with retro pixel-art video games. While immersing themselves in video games every day, back in their childhood many people must have entertained the idea of having their favorite manga or anime adapted into a video game or even creating their own.

Some artists decided to manifest those wishes in the form of these pixel-art illustrations. Enjoy!

The boundary line between Japanese and Western. Taisho Roman Drawings

Mon, 28 May 2018 17:00:00 +0900

The echoing footfalls of the boots worn by girls in high-collared hakama, the determined eyes of the boys as they fix their posture and their stand-up collars, the carriages running on pathways that are now made of stones, and the city that is lit up by western-style streets… Taisho Roman is a world where Western cultures enter Japan, meeting the good qualities of Japan that the people have decided to preserve; it is where high-collared clothing is the “it” look and the setting of many works.

Just the mere thought of “Taisho Roman” in the back of our mind is enough to make our heart race. This time we’re featuring illustrations with the theme of Taisho Roman. Enjoy!