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Particularly when traveling to Tokyo, where there are like a dozen different places in Shimokitazawa, Nakameguro, Shinjuku or Roppongi that feel like my platonic ideal of Japanese culture/society. Sit in your booth, put your earbuds in, float on a sea of tonkatsu broth. Ahhhh.
Jan 5, 2024
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🥘even the “mid” places are so so great to me. Like it’s so fun to customize your own soup. Tonkotsu or miso broth? bok choy or baby corn? Thinly sliced pork belly or shrimp? it doesn’t even really matter it’s literally all good.
and these places are always packed with people and music and have great drinks. Bring a date or as many friends as possible.
and these places are always packed with people and music and have great drinks. Bring a date or as many friends as possible.
Feb 21, 2024
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Main attractions
- Tsukiji Market
- TeamLabs Planets
- Meiji & Gotokuji Shrines
- Ghibli Museum
- Everything in Shibuya esp. Big Echo Karaoke
Asakusa - Kappabashi Hondori St - Sensoji Temple - Pure’s Sound Market - Koko Restaurant (very hole in the wall izakaya run by an elderly couple - come prepared with a translator app)
Shimokitazawa - Vintage shopping - Umeboshi Bar (linked) - Naruto taiyaki
Stay: almond hostel & café. - One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Very cosy, safe and women-friendly.
Asakusa - Kappabashi Hondori St - Sensoji Temple - Pure’s Sound Market - Koko Restaurant (very hole in the wall izakaya run by an elderly couple - come prepared with a translator app)
Shimokitazawa - Vintage shopping - Umeboshi Bar (linked) - Naruto taiyaki
Stay: almond hostel & café. - One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Very cosy, safe and women-friendly.
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⭐if you're a coffee head- koffee mameya for elite beans/tasting experience
tonkatsu maisen aoyama - I think about this tonkatsu often
yoyogi park - great for people watching + general chilling
kushiwakamaru - yakitori spot, there might be a wait but it will be worth it
kappabashi street - packed with restaurant supply stores/places to get really nice knives, or just cute reasonably priced culinary souvenirs e.g. sake sets
higashiya ginza - recommend trying a set course here if you're interested in japanese traditional sweets/tea
galerie dentsdelion - amazing antique store
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The man responsible for dozens of Teenage Symphonies to God
"Sad songs about happy things" (the first time, as a kid, I can recall the sweet/sour combo of melodies that could make you cry attached to songs about endless, bottomless love)
I've long since lost track of how many weddings and funerals I've attended that have featured this song; suffice it to say, "a lot."
God only knows what we'd been without him 🙏🏻
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May 22, 2025
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Hey tyler hopefully this doesn’t violate some PI.FYI golden rule
But after nearly two years of writing, editing and arguing, my book about the EP is coming out in May and can be preordered here:
https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/
The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s. Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha). For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I can’t wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! ❤️
https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/
The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s. Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha). For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I can’t wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! ❤️
Mar 27, 2024