The Ultimate Guide to Cassette Tape Hunting in Tokyo: A CityNomix Journey to Find Analog Treasures

Walts sign - Nakameguro cassette tape specialty store

In Search of Lost Magnetic Memories: A Journey into Tokyo’s Cassette Tape Scene This is CityNomix from Photomo. In my daily hustle chasing numbers and logic in the world of digital marketing, there are moments when I find myself pausing, drawn to something with a tangible warmth. That ‘something’ is the cassette tape. It’s the Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Cassette Tape Hunting in Tokyo: A CityNomix Journey to Find Analog Treasures”

A Cassette Tape Journey at the Legendary Manhattan Records: Digging for Hip-Hop Gems in Shibuya

A wooden shelf lined with many cassette tapes, with a handwritten sign that says 'Hip-Hop, R&B, etc...'

Manhattan Records: The Iconic Red Beacon of Shibuya’s Hip-Hop Scene Step away from the dazzling chaos of Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing. Venture into the Udagawa-cho area, and you’ll feel a subtle shift in the air. This is the cradle of Japanese street culture, a neighborhood pulsating with history and creativity. At its very heart, standing tall Continue reading “A Cassette Tape Journey at the Legendary Manhattan Records: Digging for Hip-Hop Gems in Shibuya”