Nihonbashi Sake Discoveries: Tradition Meets Innovation at Hakkaisan Sennen Kojiya

A bottle of special junmai genshu sake, recommended to be chilled in the freezer for a sherbet-like texture.

The early summer sun cast a pleasant glow over Nihonbashi as I wrapped up a client meeting. My steps felt lighter, buoyed by the successful discussion. It was then that the crisp, clean taste of an Hakkaisan sake I’d recently enjoyed came to mind. “I believe there’s an Hakkaisan shop in COREDO Muromachi,” I mused. Continue reading “Nihonbashi Sake Discoveries: Tradition Meets Innovation at Hakkaisan Sennen Kojiya”

Grilling Game Changer! My 3COINS Microwave Fish Grill Discovery & Other Must-Have Gadgets

Fish perfectly browned in a microwave oven

Hello, I’m CityNomix. Alongside my work in digital marketing, I wander through cities both in Japan and abroad, uncovering local culture and sharing it here on Photomo. This time, I ventured into the popular 3COINS store in search of items that make our daily lives a little richer and more convenient. I’m excited to share Continue reading “Grilling Game Changer! My 3COINS Microwave Fish Grill Discovery & Other Must-Have Gadgets”

Nigel Cabourn in Tokyo: A Journey into Vintage-Inspired Menswear at Hankyu Men’s

Nigel Cabourn THE ARMY GYM brand logo sign

Beyond the Bustle of Yurakucho: An Encounter with Authenticity On Sunday, May 25, 2025, around 11:00 AM under a slightly overcast sky, I found myself heading to Hankyu Men’s Tokyo, a distinguished department store in Yurakucho, Tokyo. My mission was clear: a visit to the Nigel Cabourn floor. This wasn’t just any shopping trip; it Continue reading “Nigel Cabourn in Tokyo: A Journey into Vintage-Inspired Menswear at Hankyu Men’s”