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An Analog Oasis in Shibuya: My Journey to Oddtape, a Cassette Tape Store Full of Hidden Treasures

2025年7月12日 by CityNomix

Two cassette tapes are laid out: Billie Eilish's live concert tape in a black case and Bedridden's debut album tape in a clear case.

Finding a Portal to the Past in Shibuya PARCO: The Journey to a Famed Cassette Tape Store Shibuya. The name is inextricably linked with the image of a colossal intersection where order and chaos coexist. The wave of people crossing the Scramble is a microcosm of modern Japan. But for me, CityNomix, a digital marketer Continue reading “An Analog Oasis in Shibuya: My Journey to Oddtape, a Cassette Tape Store Full of Hidden Treasures”

PAUL’s All-You-Can-Eat Bread Lunch in Yotsuya: A Slice of Paris in the Heart of Tokyo

2025年7月8日 by CityNomix

A basket filled with several types of bread placed on a wooden table.

A Parisian Oasis in Tokyo: The Allure of PAUL’s All-You-Can-Eat Bread Yotsuya, Tokyo. Situated just west of the Imperial Palace, this neighborhood exudes a calm sophistication where history and modernity intersect. I’m CityNomix. By day, I navigate the world of digital marketing, driven by data and logic. But in my off-hours, I explore cities on Continue reading “PAUL’s All-You-Can-Eat Bread Lunch in Yotsuya: A Slice of Paris in the Heart of Tokyo”

The Ultimate Yokohama DeNA BayStars Ticket: An Unforgettable Night at the NISSAN STAR SUITES

2025年6月29日 by CityNomix

A glass of beer and a plate of food on a table at a stadium's balcony seating, with a large screen showing the game blurred in the background.

Securing the Ultimate Yokohama DeNA BayStars Ticket: The NISSAN STAR SUITES Experience It was the last Wednesday of August, with the lingering feel of summer in the air. As I walked through Yokohama at dusk, a colossal structure loomed into view. It was Yokohama Stadium, home of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. You might wonder why Continue reading “The Ultimate Yokohama DeNA BayStars Ticket: An Unforgettable Night at the NISSAN STAR SUITES”

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

2025年6月22日2025年6月22日 by CityNomix

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”