Web Summit 2024 Report: AI’s New Frontier is ‘Cost’ — A Deep Dive into Lisbon’s Tech Future and How to Prep for 2025

An outdoor plaza on a sunny day, with many people sitting on wide wooden steps and benches enjoying their lunch break.

Beyond the Buzz: An Introduction to My Web Summit 2024 Report Lisbon, Portugal. The November sky occasionally weeps a gentle rain onto the cobblestone streets, but the city’s atmosphere is charged with the electric energy of people gathered from every corner of the globe. As CityNomix, the mind behind Photomo, I landed in this vibrant Continue reading “Web Summit 2024 Report: AI’s New Frontier is ‘Cost’ — A Deep Dive into Lisbon’s Tech Future and How to Prep for 2025”

Crate Digging at HMV Record Shop Shibuya: The Hunt for Oasis and Analog Treasures

A 12-inch record of Oasis's 'Little by Little / She is Love' with its distinctive blue cover, sitting on a shelf in the indie/alternative section of a record store.

Navigating the Shibuya Scramble for the Sound of a Needle on Wax The humid July air clung to my skin. On a Friday afternoon, the streets of Shibuya were, as always, a swirling vortex of humanity, each person on their own distinct mission. Fresh from securing cassette tapes of Billie Eilish and Bedriddens at Oddtape Continue reading “Crate Digging at HMV Record Shop Shibuya: The Hunt for Oasis and Analog Treasures”

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

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

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”

Web Summit 2025 Deep Dive: Analyzing the 2019 Trends Through the Lens of 2025

An empty conference hall before an event begins. The stage is lit with large screens, and the audience seats are vacant.

Prologue to Web Summit 2025: Why I Headed to Lisbon Three years after launching my company. I had poured everything into delivering new value to society through my clients’ businesses. I was running on pure adrenaline. But when I finally paused, I felt lost. I had no idea where I stood. Was the value I Continue reading “Web Summit 2025 Deep Dive: Analyzing the 2019 Trends Through the Lens of 2025”

A Michelin-Starred Legacy: Savoring Supreme Unagi at Akimoto, a 110-Year-Old Gem in Tokyo

Close-up photo of an eel dish in a black bowl, vividly sprinkled with homemade sansho pepper.

Seeking Sumptuous Unagi in Sizzling Tokyo: A Journey to Akimoto in Kōjimachi Hello, this is CityNomix from Photomo. While my days are usually immersed in the hustle of digital marketing, I also wander the streets of cities, both at home and abroad, unearthing local culture and sharing it through words and photos. This time, I’m Continue reading “A Michelin-Starred Legacy: Savoring Supreme Unagi at Akimoto, a 110-Year-Old Gem in Tokyo”

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”

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

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”

London Vinyl Odyssey: CityNomix’s Ultimate Guide to Record Store Hunting – A Journey for Sound, Soul, and Analogue Warmth

Oasis 'Acquiesce' promo vinyl record (RKID74T) from Sister Ray

Chasing London’s Groove: CityNomix Invites You on a Soulful Record Hunting Expedition Hello, this is CityNomix from Photomo. My days are usually spent strategizing in the world of digital marketing, but once I step away from the office, I transform into a traveler, camera in hand, wandering through cities 国内외, seeking out the unique cultural Continue reading “London Vinyl Odyssey: CityNomix’s Ultimate Guide to Record Store Hunting – A Journey for Sound, Soul, and Analogue Warmth”

Tokyo’s Udon Gem: Maruka in Jimbocho – Sanuki Noodles, Killer Tempura, and a Jimi Hendrix Soundtrack

Overhead view of cold wakame udon noodles with kashiwa chicken tempura, chikuwa fish cake tempura, and a small dish of vinegar on a wooden tray.

My meeting today was in Jimbocho. This culturally rich Tokyo neighborhood is known for its universities, bookstores, curry shops, and record stores. For lunch, I, CityNomix, opted for something quintessentially Japanese yet with a unique twist: Sanuki udon. The place? Udon Maruka. It’s a name whispered with reverence among udon aficionados, a true institution. An Continue reading “Tokyo’s Udon Gem: Maruka in Jimbocho – Sanuki Noodles, Killer Tempura, and a Jimi Hendrix Soundtrack”