Ochanomizu Dig Revisited: From Cardiff 1996 to Cardiff 2024. A Timeless Oasis Journey & The Rare Vinyl I Left Behind

Back cover of the CD

This is CityNomix.   Ochanomizu, Tokyo. This neighborhood possesses a unique magnetic field. Descending the slope lined with musical instrument stores, where the scent of old books from the antiquarian district mingles in the air, lies a sanctuary that inevitably pulls us music lovers in.   I am talking, of course, about Disk Union Ochanomizu. Continue reading “Ochanomizu Dig Revisited: From Cardiff 1996 to Cardiff 2024. A Timeless Oasis Journey & The Rare Vinyl I Left Behind”

Oasis at Tokyo Dome Day 2 Review: An Unforgettable Night of Tears, Cheers, and a Brotherly Hug

A person holding a guitar and another person embracing tightly on a stage bathed in purple light.

An Emotional Rollercoaster: My Oasis Tokyo Dome Day 2 Review Let me begin with a confession. I must apologize in advance. My account of last night is fragmented, blurry at best. The reason is simple: I spent most of it in tears. If this report contains any inaccuracies or emotional exaggerations, please forgive me. It’s Continue reading “Oasis at Tokyo Dome Day 2 Review: An Unforgettable Night of Tears, Cheers, and a Brotherly Hug”

Oasis in Tokyo: After 16 Years, a Legendary Night of Hope at the Tokyo Dome

The stage at a Liam Gallagher concert. A giant screen shows a close-up of Liam's face with sunglasses as the band performs. The 'Oasis' logo is visible above the stage. The audience is enthusiastically holding up their smartphones.

Oasis in Tokyo: After 16 Years, the Wait is Finally Over October 25, 2025. Tokyo Dome. How long have I waited for this day? It wasn’t just a date on a calendar. It was the return of my youth, my compass, my comrades-in-arms through tough times. It was the day Oasis came back to Japan Continue reading “Oasis in Tokyo: After 16 Years, a Legendary Night of Hope at the Tokyo Dome”

Oasis Fan Store Tokyo Review: Exclusive Merch, a Secret Pub, and a Britpop Takeover in Shibuya

A glass of beer with the 'oasis live '25' logo on a wooden table. In the background, a corrugated metal wall is decorated with several posters of the rock band Oasis.

We’ve Been Waiting: A Britpop Pilgrimage to the Oasis Fan Store in Tokyo October 2025, Tokyo. Walk through the electric streets of Shibuya, and you’ll see them everywhere. Liam and Noel Gallagher. The brothers we’ve been waiting for. Oasis is back in town. Or, more accurately, the palpable, feverish anticipation of their return has completely Continue reading “Oasis Fan Store Tokyo Review: Exclusive Merch, a Secret Pub, and a Britpop Takeover in Shibuya”

Oasis in Shibuya: A Deep Dive into the Exclusive Live ’25 Merch & Sizing Guide

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The Oasis Shibuya Buzz: An In-Depth Look at the Live ’25 Merch You can feel it in the air, a slow burn of anticipation building across the city. For music fans like us, 2025 has taken on a special significance. It’s the year the legends return: Oasis Live ’25. Ever since the news broke, my Continue reading “Oasis in Shibuya: A Deep Dive into the Exclusive Live ’25 Merch & Sizing Guide”

Smashing Pumpkins Budokan Merch & Live Report: A Deep Dive into the Japan Tour Experience

The front entrance of the Nippon Budokan. A large banner for The Smashing Pumpkins concert, 'ROCK INVASION 25,' hangs above the entrance, with posters for other concerts on barricades in the foreground.

A Serendipitous Path to The Smashing Pumpkins’ Japan Show The best stories often begin with a simple twist of fate. One evening, after finishing the fifth episode of Netflix’s ‘Alien Earths,’ the ending credits rolled, accompanied by a sound that was unmistakably The Smashing Pumpkins. A jolt went through me. ‘That’s right, it’s this month.’ Continue reading “Smashing Pumpkins Budokan Merch & Live Report: A Deep Dive into the Japan Tour Experience”

Inside the Oasis x Adidas Pop-Up in Tokyo: A Pre-Concert Pilgrimage to Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK

The exterior of the Adidas store at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya. The entire glass facade of the building is wrapped in giant black-and-white photographs of the Gallagher brothers from the British rock band Oasis. Many people are walking past the front of the store.

An Anthem in the Heart of the City: Prologue to the Oasis Adidas Pop Up Tokyo September 2025, and a hint of autumn was in the Tokyo air. I was walking through Shibuya, my usual routine of absorbing the city’s pulse, when a sight stopped me in my tracks. It was the Adidas store at Continue reading “Inside the Oasis x Adidas Pop-Up in Tokyo: A Pre-Concert Pilgrimage to Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK”

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

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

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

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”