Tokyo's Next Generation Copyright Free Hip-hop Label: Omake Club

The Current Underground Hip-hop Landscape in Tokyo

The main sources of my "new music" knowledge I have usually relied on word-of-mouth and going to in-the-know record stores in Tokyo e.g. Boot Street, Manhatta, and Jet Set. With the advent of internet-based music sites like soundcloud and mixcloud, the opportunities to learn new music has definitely expanded over the past couple of years

The ultimate guide to Tokyo's skate shops and where to buy skateboard gear

photo by wZa HK

Overview

Tokyo definitely has retail scene on lock. Everything you've imagined or you have never even heard of – it's in Tokyo. With that said, there's not really a single stop for skateboard gear.

Either a store has a very limited (but cool) selection or Zumies-like stock, which is disappointing for most skaters. In addition, skateboard gear in Tokyo is insanely expensive compared to the American retail. 

The Ultimate Tokyo Club Guide 2016 Edition Part 1

Overview 

photo by atzu

There's a whole lot of clubs in Tokyo. With the recent legislature change that restricted the operations of night clubs no longer in effect, club scene is better than before.

When I say better, I'm not talking about the insane parties that went on before the Lehman collapse. Regardless, the party scene has gotten better over the past few years. 

When people ask me where to go for clubbing in Tokyo, that's a pretty tough question to answer. Unlike the scenes in major cities around the world, Tokyo's clubs are divided into several different categories based on what one wants to accomplish.

You can't simply expect to have a decent time by just picking a random club to go to. You need to pick a club based on your mission for the night, if you will.