Digging for cassettes at Odd Tape in Shibuya, vinyl at RECOfan, twelve-inch records in Kuramae. Where I actually found things in Tokyo.
Verdict: With the 2027 tour announced, Disk Union Ochanomizu is Tokyo’s best hunting ground for Oasis bootlegs. Wardour’s high-quality CDs are the prize — a ¥10,850 price tag made me gasp on announcement day. How to find them, how to read the price tags, and my “thought it was a limited edition” mistake — all Continue reading “Chasing the 2027 Reunion: Digging for Oasis Bootlegs at Disk Union Ochanomizu”
Ultimate Guide to Kuramae: A Sophisticated Cultural Walk Fulfilling Your Senses Are you spending every day just staring at your smartphone screen and expressing your emotions through quick taps? For CityNomix, a digital marketer constantly facing metrics and efficiency, optimizing everything is a daily mission. However, because we live in a highly optimized modern world, Continue reading “Kuramae Walking Guide 2026: 11 Best Spots to Visit”
Hey, it is CityNomix. After wrapping up a regular meeting in Shibuya, I found some free time. On this weekday afternoon, I decided to dedicate my time to digging. As a digital marketer dealing with massive data daily, I actively seek chance encounters. Ignoring algorithmic recommendations feels almost therapeutic for me. My destination was Odd Continue reading “Cassette Digging in Shibuya: Unearthing Analog Treasures at Odd Tape”
A Desperate Search Ignited by a Chance Encounter It all started on a surprisingly mundane afternoon while browsing through Standard Products, a minimalist lifestyle store operated by Daiso. Among their pristine displays of everyday goods, a promotional POP caught my eye. It featured a model wearing striking orange open-ear headphones that perfectly balanced retro charm Continue reading “Late-Night Analog Grooves: Discovering ‘Snowsky WIND’ Headphones”
The Evolving Streets of Shibuya and the Unchanging Passion for Digging Today, I had an important business dinner scheduled near Shibuya Stream, allowing me to arrive in the city slightly early. Even with limited spare time, breathing in the dynamic atmosphere of Shibuya—the absolute frontline of culture—naturally pulls my feet toward a record shop. Although Continue reading “Quick Vinyl Digging in Shibuya: Finding an Oasis Miracle at the New RECOfan”
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)”
Introduction: Welcome to the Annual Vinyl Festival Hey there, this is CityNomix. Living in Tokyo and digging the world’s culture, April is always a special season. Yes, it is the arrival of Record Store Day, a massive festival for music lovers worldwide. In previous years, I was too busy with work and could only stare Continue reading “Record Store Day Frenzy! The Annual Analog Digging Mission at Tower Records Shibuya”
Hello, fellow culture enthusiasts! CityNomix here, your navigator for “Photomo,” a culture journal where we walk, shoot, and write to bring you the most authentic, real moments captured through our own lenses. Today, I’m taking you to a fascinating neighborhood in Tokyo that’s often dubbed “Tokyo’s Brooklyn”—Kuramae. This area beautifully blends its history as Continue reading “Kuramae Culture Walk: Digging for 12-inch Records at Ginza Records Kuramae”
This is CityNomix. When the digital noise of marketing analytics gets too loud, or when I simply need to reconnect with my roots, I walk. My feet often lead me to a specific sanctuary in the heart of Tokyo’s most chaotic district. Disk Union Shinjuku. For vinyl collectors worldwide, Tokyo is a Continue reading “Treasure Hunting at Disk Union Shinjuku: The Ultimate Quest for Oasis & UK Rock Vinyl”
Note: Oasis vinyl in Tokyo is in full “reunion bubble” mode — I found records above ¥50,000 and cassettes around ¥30,000 (as of February 2026). With Live ’27 announced in September 2026, prices may climb further. This is a first-hand report from Tower Records Shibuya. Before you hunt, read the “what you need to know” Continue reading “Oasis Vinyl Prices in Tokyo: The Reunion Bubble at Tower Records Shibuya (2026)”
