Immersed in diverse cultures.
MIZ's Shukei Tamaki and Seijun Kato tour the 5th floor of the chaotic and geeky Shibuya Parco.

Tamaki: I’ve actually been to this store a few times in my personal time. On the day of Ema’s event I mentioned earlier, I was wandering around Shibuya Parco before the show and bought a cassette here.

Kato: I think I have about 20 of them.

Tamaki: I guess I'm about the same.

Tamaki: That’s right. We thought the music we wanted to express would sound good on cassette, so we released *Oka* and *Beaver* on cassette.

Tamaki: Man, this is tough. There are so many cassettes I want...

Kato: What should I choose…? There are so many genres, it’s hard to decide.

Kato: I chose Mac DeMarco’s *2*. I figured the guitar sound and laid-back vibe would go well with the sound quality of a cassette tape. The cover art has a relaxed, laid-back feel to it, which I really like.

Tamaki: I’m listening to Radiohead’s *Amnesiac*. When I come to a place like this, I usually like to enjoy the serendipity of discovering new music, but this time I deliberately chose one of my all-time favorites. I figured listening to an album I’ve heard countless times on cassette would give it a whole new feel.

Kato: Zhou Qi collects a lot of audio equipment, doesn't he?

Tamaki: I think Seijun is definitely the bigger gearhead when it comes to effects pedals and guitar gear, but when it comes to audio, I might be the more particular one. I love analog gear and collect it, and I just recently set up a setup specifically for cassette tapes.

The other day, I picked up some equipment at this store to transfer my cassette tapes to my computer. It lets me enjoy a sound that’s different from high-resolution audio and other high-fidelity formats, so it’s become one of my favorite items lately.

Store staff: That's great! Thank you.

Tamaki: There are some players I want but haven't been able to buy yet, so I'll be back soon!

Kato: I found the place’s laid-back vibe—the kind that makes you feel free to pop in whenever you’re even slightly interested—really appealing. This fun, pop-culture vibe is something you can only find at Shibuya Parco. It seems like the perfect place for a relaxed shopping trip where you can just go to have fun and pick up anything that catches your eye.

Tamaki: Although the items they carry—like cassette tapes and radio-controlled models—are all pretty niche, I could sense that the store has a welcoming atmosphere that embraces everyone, not just hardcore fans. The staff were all so friendly. I think this floor is perfect for beginners who are just starting to develop an interest in this culture.