Kuramae Culture Walk: Digging for 12-inch Records at Ginza Records Kuramae

Coldplay's KALEIDOSCOPE EP vinyl record on a shelf.

Hello, fellow culture enthusiasts! CityNomix here, your navigator for “Photomo,” a culture journal where we walk, shoot, and write to bring you the most authentic, real moments captured through our own lenses.   Today, I’m taking you to a fascinating neighborhood in Tokyo that’s often dubbed “Tokyo’s Brooklyn”—Kuramae. This area beautifully blends its history as Continue reading “Kuramae Culture Walk: Digging for 12-inch Records at Ginza Records Kuramae”

The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond

Cover art of The 1975's 'Sex EP' 12-inch vinyl record, featuring a black and white image of crumpled sheets with a price sticker in the corner.

Introduction: Diving into the Analog Ocean of Tokyo This is CityNomix. In my daily life in digital marketing, I constantly wrestle with rows of numbers, data, and KPIs. For me, weekend “digging” is like a deep breath for the soul. In an age where magic like Spotify and Apple Music grants us instant access to Continue reading “The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond”