Nakameguro’s Skewerless Yakitori: A Grill-It-Yourself Experience at Yakitori Akira

An assortment of skewerless yakitori, grilled chicken, served on a black iron plate with various cuts of chicken and green onions.

Beyond the Skewer: Discovering a New Style of Yakitori in Nakameguro Tokyo’s Nakameguro district is a fascinating blend of the cutting-edge and the tranquil. While its main streets buzz with trendy shops and cafes, a short walk reveals a more serene side, especially along the picturesque Meguro River. This riverside path, famous for its breathtaking Continue reading “Nakameguro’s Skewerless Yakitori: A Grill-It-Yourself Experience at Yakitori Akira”

Rediscovering Sound: My Journey into the World of Cassette Tapes at Waltz, Nakameguro

Walts sign - Nakameguro cassette tape specialty store

Prologue: The Return to Cassette Tapes and an Encounter with Waltz In an era dominated by the digital wave, don’t you sometimes yearn for the warmth of analog? My renewed fascination with mixtapes, and subsequently cassette tapes, was sparked by the worldview of the fashion brand C.E. The Walkman I cherished in my student days Continue reading “Rediscovering Sound: My Journey into the World of Cassette Tapes at Waltz, Nakameguro”

IKEA Tokyo-Bay Funabashi: Discovering Cute Vases, Stylish Lamps & a Delicious Swedish Cafe Lunch!

Meatballs at the IKEA Funabashi Swedish Cafe

A Weekday Escape to IKEA Funabashi for Spring Inspiration and Swedish Delights Hi everyone, this is CityNomix from Photomo! My usual gig is in digital marketing, but my passion lies in exploring cities both in Japan and abroad, uncovering local culture and design from a unique perspective. Photomo, our culture journal, is all about “Walk, Continue reading “IKEA Tokyo-Bay Funabashi: Discovering Cute Vases, Stylish Lamps & a Delicious Swedish Cafe Lunch!”