Ochanomizu, A Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Jazz: CityNomix’s Journey Hello, this is CityNomix from Photomo. Stepping away from the usual hustle of digital marketing, my feet led me to Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Indeed, this neighborhood harbors a place I firmly believe is indispensable when searching for Tokyo jazz records: disk Union Jazz TOKYO. Ever since Continue reading “Tokyo’s Jazz Heartbeat: A Deep Dive into disk Union Jazz TOKYO”
An Aromatic Detour in the Heart of Nihonbashi It was late afternoon on a clear day. I had just finished a meeting in Nihonbashi and was heading home, a pleasant sense of accomplishment washing over me. As I stepped out from Hakkaisan’s Sennen Kojiya, a place I’d visited before, a rich, enticing aroma suddenly tickled Continue reading “Nihonbashi’s Hidden Gem: Freshly Roasted Specialty Coffee on Demand at Yanaka Coffee”
Beyond the Bustle of Yurakucho: An Encounter with Authenticity On Sunday, May 25, 2025, around 11:00 AM under a slightly overcast sky, I found myself heading to Hankyu Men’s Tokyo, a distinguished department store in Yurakucho, Tokyo. My mission was clear: a visit to the Nigel Cabourn floor. This wasn’t just any shopping trip; it Continue reading “Nigel Cabourn in Tokyo: A Journey into Vintage-Inspired Menswear at Hankyu Men’s”
From Shibuya Scramble to Sonic Sanctuary: The Allure of Tower Records Today’s meeting in Shibuya wrapped up, leaving me with that pleasant hum of accomplishment. Whenever I’m in this vibrant part of Tokyo, one destination invariably calls to me: Tower Records Shibuya. For countless music aficionados, this isn’t just another record store. It’s a sanctuary Continue reading “Vinyl & Vibes: My Cassette Tape Treasure Hunt at Tower Records Shibuya”