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A diptyque Holiday 2025 Review: Discovering Limited Edition Magic at the Marunouchi Boutique in Tokyo

2025年10月28日 by CityNomix

The Diptyque holiday collection on a wooden table. A golden carousel is placed on top of the 'Sapin' candle in its gold vessel, with two stacked gift boxes illustrated with pinecones and fir trees next to it.

From Concert Roar to Marunouchi’s Calm: A Scented Discovery The echoes of the stadium still resonate within me. Just days after chronicling the epic Oasis reunion concerts—both night one and night two—I found myself in Marunouchi for a client meeting, still wearing the limited-edition football shirt from the show. “This isn’t the end, it’s the Continue reading “A diptyque Holiday 2025 Review: Discovering Limited Edition Magic at the Marunouchi Boutique in Tokyo”

Stussy Hawaii: Worth the 4-Hour Wait? My Guide to Scoring Exclusives & the 2025 FW Collection

2025年10月12日 by CityNomix

The Waikiki Sun and a Streetwear Pilgrimage to Stussy Hawaii This is CityNomix. In my daily life in digital marketing, I’m surrounded by data and screens. For me, the Hawaiian breeze acts as a reset button for the mind. And on every visit to this island, there’s one place I’m drawn to like a pilgrim Continue reading “Stussy Hawaii: Worth the 4-Hour Wait? My Guide to Scoring Exclusives & the 2025 FW Collection”

Discovering Taneya’s Seasonal Sweets: A Limited Edition Wagashi Experience in Tokyo

2025年10月8日 by CityNomix

A white box with Japanese calligraphy and two blocks of Kuri Mushi Yokan (steamed chestnut jelly) wrapped in thin paper, resting on a wooden table.

An Autumn Quest for Taneya’s Seasonal Sweets On a crisp October afternoon, with the palpable sense of autumn settling over Tokyo, I found myself navigating the elegant bustle of Nihonbashi. My purpose was singular: to acquire a seasonal treasure from Taneya, a venerable *wagashi* (traditional Japanese confectionery) house. As CityNomix, my days are spent in Continue reading “Discovering Taneya’s Seasonal Sweets: A Limited Edition Wagashi Experience in Tokyo”

A Decade in the Making, Third Time’s the Charm! My New Balance U1300JP Raffle Saga – A Tale of Multiple Entries and (Almost) Tears

2025年6月10日2025年6月8日 by CityNomix

Side view of the U1300JP and its accessories.

Prologue: An Admiration for New Balance Sparked by a J.CREW Catalog My journey with New Balance, or rather, when I truly started paying attention to the brand, dates back to 2014. It was during a trip to Hawaii that I stumbled upon a J.CREW collaboration model. At the time, Todd Snyder was the men’s director Continue reading “A Decade in the Making, Third Time’s the Charm! My New Balance U1300JP Raffle Saga – A Tale of Multiple Entries and (Almost) Tears”

Shock in Omotesando! Iittala & Moomin Arabia Store Closing July 2025 – A Final Look

2025年5月28日 by CityNomix

Iittala Ultima Thule limited edition color sake glass for Tapio Wirkkala's 110th anniversary

Omotesando. This Tokyo district, a sophisticated hub of cutting-edge boutiques and trendsetting style, has always been a source of inspiration for me. After a client meeting on a Tuesday evening, my feet carried me purposefully towards one specific destination: the IITTALA & MOOMIN ARABIA Omotesando store. Finland holds a special place in my heart ever Continue reading “Shock in Omotesando! Iittala & Moomin Arabia Store Closing July 2025 – A Final Look”