Tokyo Record Shops

Quick Vinyl Digging in Shibuya: Finding an Oasis Miracle at the New RECOfan

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Inside RECOfan store with rows of vinyl.

The Evolving Streets of Shibuya and the Unchanging Passion for Digging Today, I had an important business dinner scheduled near Shibuya Stream, allowing me to arrive in the city slightly early. Even with limited spare time, breathing in the dynamic atmosphere of Shibuya—the absolute frontline of culture—naturally pulls my feet toward a record shop. Although Continue reading “Quick Vinyl Digging in Shibuya: Finding an Oasis Miracle at the New RECOfan”

Punk Roots in Tokyo: Hunting Rare Beastie Boys Vinyl EPs and Singles

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Cover art of the Beastie Boys' 'Gratitude' 12-inch vinyl record featuring a black and white contact sheet design, sitting in a record store bin.

This is CityNomix. While I spend my weekdays analyzing data in the digital marketing world, my weekends are dedicated to seeking out “noise.” Good noise, that is. Today, I’m taking you to Ochanomizu, Tokyo, to report on a vinyl hunt that uncovered a specific kind of beautiful noise: the hardcore punk roots of the Beastie Continue reading “Punk Roots in Tokyo: Hunting Rare Beastie Boys Vinyl EPs and Singles”

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