the flourishing mid-Shōwa period (1960s–early 1970s) of peace, rapid economic growth, and easy living
Historical term likening the Shōwa era's prosperity to the Genroku period (1688–1704). Used in cultural and economic commentary.
The era called Shōwa Genroku was right in the middle of rapid economic growth.
Back then it was called Shōwa Genroku, and everyone felt the prosperity.
The original Genroku period (1688–1704) of the Edo era, known for cultural flourishing. 昭和元禄 draws a parallel to that earlier golden age.
Refers specifically to the rapid economic growth itself, while 昭和元禄 emphasizes the cultural mood and easy lifestyle of that time.
Compound of 昭和 (Shōwa era) and 元禄 (Genroku period). Coined to compare the mid-Shōwa prosperity to the earlier Genroku golden age.