Hama Okamoto (OKAMOTO'S) & miu Musical Time with Important People | union record SHIBUYA/Quattro Labo

By going, it becomes a memory,
A special place that can't stand for record lovers

Until now, they often went to another Union Record store. “The Union is special. I was only in Tokyo before, so I thought it was a privilege to love records in Tokyo,” Hama says. Hama said, "I like going up and down the stairs that go back and forth on the floor of the Shinjuku store (laughs)", and Hama said, "It's good, that stairs" and a maniac perspective unique to the two people. Speaking of Shibuya PARCO store, on the B1F, where food, music and culture are mixed, it is a landmark wall that attracts the first sight. If you look closely, all of them are artwork of famous albums with motifs of food and drinks, and when you notice it, you will be able to laugh at something.

While digging records together
The fun of finding something in common

"union record SHIBUYA" also handles a lot of new music, and is characterized by a well-balanced arrangement in all genres. Currently, Cornelius's Keigo Koyamada (@corneliusofficial) has written a record of original BGM recording to celebrate the first anniversary of Shibuya PARCO. The jacket was designed by Masakazu Kitayama (@ktymmasakazu). They both love British rock, so they were excited about their favorite bands such as Led Zeppelin and The Who. It is also a way of enjoying a record shop date that you can enjoy with music discussions.

Recommended for two people who love music
Gift of record to choose from the other party

Let them choose the record they want to listen to each other. Hama says, "I chose the compilation of a Japanese band in the 1960s called Big Lizard STOMP!" It was edited in the 1990s from an overseas perspective, saying, "There was such a cool band in Japan." I heard miu listens to British rock from the 60s and 70s, and I used to listen to it when I was about 20 years old, so I made a recommendation because I happened to find it." Miu, who actually listened to it on the listening machine, said, "It's amazing cool!" Miu has chosen a new album called “American Head” by The Flaming Lips. "I made an appointment during the COVID-19 self-restraint period, and I was listening to it at home. It was so good that I wanted you to listen to it, so I chose it.”

If you find it, it is fate.
The charm of records that keep memories together

Here, Hama also discovered a ALBUM called "MINGUS" by Joni Mitchell, "I knew during the self-restraint period and I thought I would buy it if I could go to buy records." Hama, who is wondering whether to buy it, "I think it's such a fate," says miu, pushing his back and buying firmly on his own. “If you buy it when you’re with someone, you’ll remember it,” Hama says. In addition to records in the store, original items such as Union Records masks, cushions, and smartphone rings are also popular as gifts, so please check them out.

＜NEXT＞ Go to "QUATTRO LABO" where you can enjoy music and food.