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.

🎸 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. 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 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.

🎸 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. 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 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.

🎸 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. 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 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

A close-up of a white circular graphic printed on navy fabric, featuring the Adidas logo and the words 'THE BAND WITH THE 3 STRIPES', 'live '25', and 'TOKYO, JAPAN'.

🎸 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. 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 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.

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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.

🎸 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. 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 Continue reading “Crate Digging at HMV Record Shop Shibuya: The Hunt for Oasis and Analog Treasures”