Tuesday 2PM Vinyl Hunting: Finding UK Rock 7-Inch Gems at akaru records

Albert Hammond Jr.'s 7-inch record '101' jacket cover.

The Quiet Allure of an akaru records japan Visit The scent of aging paper mixes with old plastic. It creates that specific atmosphere only a true record store holds. Standing outside akaru records, the glass facade immediately demands attention. A dense collection of vintage posters covers the surface. Images of The Beatles and Pink Floyd Continue reading “Tuesday 2PM Vinyl Hunting: Finding UK Rock 7-Inch Gems at akaru records”

Record Hunting in Helsinki: Digging at Hippie Shake Records Ky in 2026

Used Aerosmith 'Pump' vinyl record in a store.

As I reach for the heavy wooden door frame, the unmistakably sweet and dusty scent of old paper and vinyl faintly escapes into the street. The excitement from Black And White Records still lingers as I stand before a new threshold just a short walk away. The white painted door, thickly coated and roughly peeling Continue reading “Record Hunting in Helsinki: Digging at Hippie Shake Records Ky in 2026”

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

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”