The crisp, freezing wind of Helsinki still lingers inside my mind. My head floats in a familiar, foggy jet-lagged haze. Stepping off the plane, the sensory transition hits me hard. I leave behind the sleek, silent Nordic minimalism. Instead, I plunge straight into the overwhelming density of Tokyo. I find myself naturally wandering into a Continue reading “Finding The Strokes cassette: A 2026 Tokyo Analog Ritual”
Introduction: Welcome to the Annual Vinyl Festival Hey there, this is CityNomix. Living in Tokyo and digging the world’s culture, April is always a special season. Yes, it is the arrival of Record Store Day, a massive festival for music lovers worldwide. In previous years, I was too busy with work and could only stare Continue reading “Record Store Day Frenzy! The Annual Analog Digging Mission at Tower Records Shibuya”
🎵 Vinyl Hunters: Why You Should Stay in Central Tokyo Ochanomizu and Shibuya are Tokyo’s vinyl havens — but records are HEAVY. Lugging your finds across town between shops is exhausting. Stay near the action. Editor’s pick: Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu sits directly above Shibuya Station. Disk Union, Manhattan Records, HMV Record Shop, and Tower Continue reading “The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond”
Note: The Oasis x adidas Originals pop-up at MIYASHITA PARK, Shibuya was a limited run in autumn 2025 and has now closed. This article is a first-hand record of the merch, exhibition and queues. With the Oasis Live ’27 world tour (38 shows) announced in September 2026, interest in the collab is back — no Continue reading “Oasis x Adidas Pop-Up Tokyo (2025 Recap): Merch, Queues & Live ’27 Outlook”
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”
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”
Note: HMV Record Shop Shibuya is a permanent store and remains one of Tokyo’s best used-vinyl spots. Since the Live ’27 announcement (September 2026), Oasis records are hotter than ever. This is a first-hand digging report: the Oasis section, cassettes, prices and practical tips for your Tokyo hunt. For how heated the market has become, Continue reading “HMV Record Shop Shibuya Guide: Used Vinyl, Cassettes & the Oasis Hunt (2026)”
