Record shops Tōkyo & Area

In the bohemian district of Shimokitazawa, this café which serves a rather basic menu also acts as a record shop. The space is bright, the records are piled up. People come especially to listen to the music. All day long, Keiichi Sokabe, former leader of a mythical rock band of the 1990s, mixes live, adapting to the audience, in a unique atmosphere. You can also ask him to listen to any of the vinyls on sale in the store. Note that there are other very good record shops in the same neighborhood

This record shop, very popular in Tokyo, has many shops in the main districts of the capital, from Shibuya to Shinjuku through Shimokitazawa or Ochanomizu. It's hard to pick just one address, as some shops are multi-genre, others specialize in jazz, techno, rock or J-pop. Moreover, passionate collectors rarely limit themselves to a single place, as each shop can hold its share of surprises. If you're looking for rare editions, Disk Union is for you!

Since 1995, it has been the emblem of the neighbourhood for music lovers. Its yellow tower with grey tubes is recognizable among a thousand, you can't miss it. On 9 floors and 5,000 square meters, you will find everything Japan has to offer in terms of records, instruments, posters, and books. There is also a merchandising area and a café, the Tower Record Café, inside the building. The institution regularly organizes small live concerts, it's an opportunity to discover J-Pop and its audience in madness.