Hama Okamoto (OKAMOTO'S) & miu A time with music to spend with important people | Union Record Shibuya/QUATTRO LABO

It becomes a memory by going.
A special place that is unbearable for record lovers

Until now, of course, they often went to another Union Record store. "The Union is special. I thought it was a privilege of record lovers in Tokyo because it was only in Tokyo before," says Hama. Hama says, "I like to go up and down the stairs going back and forth on the floor of the Shinjuku store (laughs)." Hama says, "Good, that stairs," a maniac perspective unique to the two people. Speaking of Shibuya PARCO store, on the B1F, where food, music and culture are mixed up, the wall that attracts the first eye is a landmark. If you look closely, all of them are masterpiece artwork with food and drinks as motifs, and when you notice it, you will smile somehow.

While digging the record together
The fun of finding something in common

"Union Record Shibuya" also deals a lot of new albums, and is characterized by the fact that it is well-balanced in all genres. At present, a record of original BGM recorded by Cornelius Keigo Koyamada (@corneliusofficial) to celebrate the first anniversary of Shibuya PARCO is attracting attention. The jacket was designed by Masakazu Kitayama (@ktymmasakazu). They both liked British rock, so they were excited by talking about their favorite bands, such as Red Zeppelin and The Hou. The excitement of music talks is also a unique way of enjoying the record shop date.

Recommended for two people who like music
A gift of record chosen for the other party

They choose a record that they want to listen to each other. Hama says, "What I chose was the compilation of a Japanese band called Big Lizard STOMP!" in the 1960s. It was edited in the 1990s from an overseas perspective, saying that there was such a cool band in Japan. I heard that miu listens to British rock from the 1960s and 1970s, and I often listened 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 listener, said, "It's amazing cool!" The new album "AMERICAN HEAD" of "The Flaming Lips" was chosen by Miu. "I made a reservation order during the COVID-19 self-restraint period, and I myself listened at home. It was so good that I wanted you to listen to it, so I chose it."

If you find it, you think it's destiny.
The charm of records that leave memories together

Here, Hama also discovered Joni Mitchell's album called "MINGUS", saying, "I knew during the self-restraint period and thought I would buy it if I could go to buy a record." For Hama, who is wondering whether to buy it, "I think it's such a fate," miu pushes his back and purchases firmly on his own stomach. "If you buy it when you're with someone, it's memorable," Hama says. In addition to records, original items such as Union Records original masks, cushions, and smartphone rings are also popular as gifts, so be sure to check them out.

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