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Mission Accomplished: The Ultimate Crane Game Revenge Match! Winning Puppet Sunsun, mojojojo, and More in 2026

2026年2月6日 by CityNomix

Plush toys of Puppet Sunsun, mojojojo characters, and Cinnamoroll arranged with a beaded bracelet on wood

Hello, this is CityNomix from Photomo. Under the cloudy skies of a Tokyo winter afternoon, a quiet but intense fire was burning within me. Why? Because today was the day of my “Revenge Match.” Some of you might recall my previous blog post about the “5,000 Yen Challenge in Odaiba.” While I managed Continue reading “Mission Accomplished: The Ultimate Crane Game Revenge Match! Winning Puppet Sunsun, mojojojo, and More in 2026”

Oasis in Tokyo: After 16 Years, a Legendary Night of Hope at the Tokyo Dome

2026年1月21日2025年10月26日 by CityNomix

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 wasn’t just a date on a calendar. It was the return of my youth, my compass, my comrades-in-arms through tough times. It was the day Oasis came back to Japan Continue reading “Oasis in Tokyo: After 16 Years, a Legendary Night of Hope at the Tokyo Dome”

Inside the Oasis x Adidas Pop-Up in Tokyo: A Pre-Concert Pilgrimage to Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK

2025年10月14日2025年9月27日 by CityNomix

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.

An Anthem in the Heart of the City: Prologue to the Oasis Adidas Pop Up Tokyo September 2025, and a hint of autumn was in the Tokyo air. I was walking through Shibuya, my usual routine of absorbing the city’s pulse, when a sight stopped me in my tracks. It was the Adidas store at Continue reading “Inside the Oasis x Adidas Pop-Up in Tokyo: A Pre-Concert Pilgrimage to Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK”

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10月14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”