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An Epicurean Journey at 35,000 Feet: A Full Review of JAL Business Class Meals on the Helsinki Route

2025年8月16日 by CityNomix

A beautifully cooked golden-brown plain omelet on a white plate, served with a side of ketchup at Fumiko's Western Food.

A Helsinki Trip Born from an Unexpected Twist Helsinki. For me, CityNomix, the name carries a personal story of redemption. Back in 2019, on my way home from the Web Summit in Portugal, an unexpected equipment issue forced my JAL flight to be canceled. The result was an unplanned stopover in the Finnish capital. Though Continue reading “An Epicurean Journey at 35,000 Feet: A Full Review of JAL Business Class Meals on the Helsinki Route”

Nakameguro’s Skewerless Yakitori: A Grill-It-Yourself Experience at Yakitori Akira

2025年8月15日 by CityNomix

An assortment of skewerless yakitori, grilled chicken, served on a black iron plate with various cuts of chicken and green onions.

Beyond the Skewer: Discovering a New Style of Yakitori in Nakameguro Tokyo’s Nakameguro district is a fascinating blend of the cutting-edge and the tranquil. While its main streets buzz with trendy shops and cafes, a short walk reveals a more serene side, especially along the picturesque Meguro River. This riverside path, famous for its breathtaking Continue reading “Nakameguro’s Skewerless Yakitori: A Grill-It-Yourself Experience at Yakitori Akira”

Jikabaisen Coffee Mijinco: A Quest for Tokyo’s Perfect Hotcakes in a Cafe Worth the Wait

2025年7月16日 by CityNomix

A stack of three thick pancakes on a white plate, topped with a pat of melting butter and drizzled with syrup.

The Pull of Perfection: A Walk to Jikabaisen Coffee Mijinco My life as a digital marketer is a constant stream of data and screens. It’s precisely for this reason that I sometimes feel an undeniable, almost primal, urge for something tangible, something real. Today, that urge was a craving for a specific memory: a stack Continue reading “Jikabaisen Coffee Mijinco: A Quest for Tokyo’s Perfect Hotcakes in a Cafe Worth the Wait”

The Ultimate Guide to Cassette Tape Hunting in Tokyo: A CityNomix Journey to Find Analog Treasures

2025年7月13日 by CityNomix

Walts sign - Nakameguro cassette tape specialty store

In Search of Lost Magnetic Memories: A Journey into Tokyo’s Cassette Tape Scene This is CityNomix from Photomo. In my daily hustle chasing numbers and logic in the world of digital marketing, there are moments when I find myself pausing, drawn to something with a tangible warmth. That ‘something’ is the cassette tape. It’s the Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Cassette Tape Hunting in Tokyo: A CityNomix Journey to Find Analog Treasures”

A Cassette Tape Journey at the Legendary Manhattan Records: Digging for Hip-Hop Gems in Shibuya

2025年7月13日 by CityNomix

A wooden shelf lined with many cassette tapes, with a handwritten sign that says 'Hip-Hop, R&B, etc...'

Manhattan Records: The Iconic Red Beacon of Shibuya’s Hip-Hop Scene Step away from the dazzling chaos of Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing. Venture into the Udagawa-cho area, and you’ll feel a subtle shift in the air. This is the cradle of Japanese street culture, a neighborhood pulsating with history and creativity. At its very heart, standing tall Continue reading “A Cassette Tape Journey at the Legendary Manhattan Records: Digging for Hip-Hop Gems in Shibuya”

Crate Digging at HMV Record Shop Shibuya: The Hunt for Oasis and Analog Treasures

2025年7月13日 by CityNomix

A 12-inch record of Oasis's 'Little by Little / She is Love' with its distinctive blue cover, sitting on a shelf in the indie/alternative section of a record store.

Navigating the Shibuya Scramble for the Sound of a Needle on Wax The humid July air clung to my skin. On a Friday afternoon, the streets of Shibuya were, as always, a swirling vortex of humanity, each person on their own distinct mission. Fresh from securing cassette tapes of Billie Eilish and Bedriddens at Oddtape Continue reading “Crate Digging at HMV Record Shop Shibuya: The Hunt for Oasis and Analog Treasures”

An Analog Oasis in Shibuya: My Journey to Oddtape, a Cassette Tape Store Full of Hidden Treasures

2025年7月12日 by CityNomix

Two cassette tapes are laid out: Billie Eilish's live concert tape in a black case and Bedridden's debut album tape in a clear case.

Finding a Portal to the Past in Shibuya PARCO: The Journey to a Famed Cassette Tape Store Shibuya. The name is inextricably linked with the image of a colossal intersection where order and chaos coexist. The wave of people crossing the Scramble is a microcosm of modern Japan. But for me, CityNomix, a digital marketer Continue reading “An Analog Oasis in Shibuya: My Journey to Oddtape, a Cassette Tape Store Full of Hidden Treasures”

The Ultimate Guide to Nihonbashi Kabutocho Sweets: A Deep Dive into Chef Keisuke Oyama’s Pâtisserie ease Universe

2025年7月9日2025年7月9日 by CityNomix

Stylish green exterior and entrance of Patisserie ease in Nihonbashi

Kabutocho: An Invitation to a Culinary Wonderland Hi, this is CityNomix from Photomo. While my days are spent in the fast-paced world of digital marketing, my soul constantly seeks the pulse of the city. My mantra is “Walk, Shoot, Write.” I travel the world, capturing culture, design, and unforgettable culinary moments through a monochrome lens. Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Nihonbashi Kabutocho Sweets: A Deep Dive into Chef Keisuke Oyama’s Pâtisserie ease Universe”

Patisserie ease Review: A Taste of Heaven with Seasonal Shaved Ice and an Epic Peach Tart

2025年7月8日 by CityNomix

A large, heaping pile of shaved ice served in a hollowed-out melon bowl, with a cup of rooibos tea placed next to it.

A Return to Sweet Sensation: My Second Visit to patisserie ease CityNomix here, from Photomo. I’m back in Nihonbashi Kabutocho, Tokyo. This district, once the heart of Japan’s financial world, is now buzzing with a new, creative energy. Historic buildings have been reborn as stylish cafes and restaurants, making every stroll a journey of discovery. Continue reading “Patisserie ease Review: A Taste of Heaven with Seasonal Shaved Ice and an Epic Peach Tart”

PAUL’s All-You-Can-Eat Bread Lunch in Yotsuya: A Slice of Paris in the Heart of Tokyo

2025年7月8日 by CityNomix

A basket filled with several types of bread placed on a wooden table.

A Parisian Oasis in Tokyo: The Allure of PAUL’s All-You-Can-Eat Bread Yotsuya, Tokyo. Situated just west of the Imperial Palace, this neighborhood exudes a calm sophistication where history and modernity intersect. I’m CityNomix. By day, I navigate the world of digital marketing, driven by data and logic. But in my off-hours, I explore cities on Continue reading “PAUL’s All-You-Can-Eat Bread Lunch in Yotsuya: A Slice of Paris in the Heart of Tokyo”