The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond

Cover art of the Beastie Boys' 'Gratitude' 12-inch vinyl record featuring a black and white contact sheet design, sitting in a record store bin.

Introduction: Diving into the Analog Ocean of Tokyo This is CityNomix. In my daily life in digital marketing, I constantly wrestle with rows of numbers, data, and KPIs. For me, weekend “digging” is like a deep breath for the soul. In an age where magic like Spotify and Apple Music grants us instant access to Continue reading “The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond”

Tokyo’s Jazz Heartbeat: A Deep Dive into disk Union Jazz TOKYO

New arrivals section in a second-hand clothing store. Various clothes are hanging on racks, with a handwritten-style sign that reads 'New Arrivals Corner' visible.

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”