Seoul Travel Guide 2026: 19 Best Shops & Cafes in Seongsu

Stussy Seoul storefront with a jet ski inside.

The Ultimate Seoul Guide: Where Culture and Shopping Collide Seoul in 2026: An exciting metropolis where youth culture and premium retail collide. Welcome, travelers. I’m CityNomix, an editor at Photomo based in Tokyo, living by the motto “Living in Tokyo, Digging the world.” Seoul in 2026 has evolved far beyond a simple tourist destination. It Continue reading “Seoul Travel Guide 2026: 19 Best Shops & Cafes in Seongsu”

The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Live ’27 Trips, Pilgrimages & Vinyl Hunting (2026)

A black-and-white close-up of Noel Gallagher singing into a microphone is displayed on a giant screen on a concert stage. To the right, the actual stage illuminated by blue lighting is visible.

1. Introduction: Chasing the Global Oasis Phenomenon Update: Oasis Live ’27 — a 38-show world tour across the UK, Europe and the US — was announced in September 2026. No Japan dates are included, so for many fans the next show means traveling. This guide is the hub of all our first-hand Oasis reports: the Continue reading “The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Live ’27 Trips, Pilgrimages & Vinyl Hunting (2026)”

Seoul Record Digging: Finding the ‘Queen of Tears’ OST Vinyl at The Hyundai Seoul

Michael Jackson records on a lit wooden rack.

Unforeseen Cultural Encounters: Breaking Preconceptions at The Hyundai Seoul Hello, readers! It is CityNomix here. Today, I will share an amazing experience. It happened at The Hyundai Seoul. This was right after my deep cassette dig at dope records. Honestly, I visited this massive mall twice before. My initial thought was always a bit skeptical. Continue reading “Seoul Record Digging: Finding the ‘Queen of Tears’ OST Vinyl at The Hyundai Seoul”

Diving into the Endless Swamp of Oasis and Cassettes at DOPE RECORDS in Mapo, Seoul

Basket with Oasis keychains and cassette tapes.

🎸 Related: This article is a cluster of our pillar guide, The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Reunion Tour, Pilgrimage & Vinyl Hunting. Find all our Oasis-related reports in one place. Heading to the Epicenter of Culture in Mapo, Seoul Hello! I am CityNomix, a traveler based in Tokyo digging deep into the world. During my Continue reading “Diving into the Endless Swamp of Oasis and Cassettes at DOPE RECORDS in Mapo, Seoul”