Hunting for Oasis Rarities at Disk Union Ochanomizu: A Fateful Encounter with the Legendary ‘JILY’ Bootleg

Jacket photo of Oasis's bootleg CD album 'JILY' high-quality remastered edition.

Today in Tokyo, a precious sunny spell graced us before the rainy season’s official arrival. It was Saturday, June 21st, 2025, a little past 2:00 PM. My business in Ochanomizu finished much quicker than expected, leaving me with some welcome free time. A thought sparked: “On a day like this, digging for music at Disk Continue reading “Hunting for Oasis Rarities at Disk Union Ochanomizu: A Fateful Encounter with the Legendary ‘JILY’ Bootleg”

Hunting for Vinyl Gems at Sister Ray: An Oasis Fan’s Pilgrimage to Berwick Street, London

ロンドン レコード店 Sister Ray 外観 Berwickストリート

An Afternoon in Soho: The Allure of Berwick Street On November 13, 2024, a light drizzle fell on London. I soon found myself on Berwick Street. This street holds iconic status for music fans. It is, after all, where Oasis shot the cover for their legendary album, “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?”. This visit felt Continue reading “Hunting for Vinyl Gems at Sister Ray: An Oasis Fan’s Pilgrimage to Berwick Street, London”

Must-Visit Record Shop in London: Rough Trade East

Exterior view of Rough Trade East

A Cultural Landmark for Music Lovers in the Heart of Brick Lane On a cloudy November afternoon in London, I found myself drawn to Rough Trade East, nestled just off Brick Lane. This is no ordinary record store—it’s a music hub that doubles as a record label and a cultural venue. For fans of indie, Continue reading “Must-Visit Record Shop in London: Rough Trade East”