Mukashi Showa

Old type Showa. Opposite of Kindai (new) Showa that have much Shiroji. The older traditional Showa Sanshoku had mostly Hi and Sumi and are now called Mukashi Showa and sometimes Hi Showa. It is not a variety name but rather a description. There are still many Mukashi Showa with superior Hi quality.

(Courtesy of the excellent Book Kokugyo Vol II)