Posts made by J-IV

Almost forgot - the Hachioji store has odd hours sometimes. Check their website to see if they’re open on the day you’re hoping to visit.
Have fun dude!

That’s exciting!! I hear Niigata during this time is like a winter wonderland.

To echo what was mentioned, the Tokyo Iron Heart shop is technically in Hachioji which is sort of the western border of Tokyo metro proper. With that said, I personally did not find it too cumbersome to venture out there. I left from Shinjuku station and getting to the Hachioji station was pretty manageable (heavily relying on Google Maps and this thread). The bus ride from the station was probably the most difficult part. Once you get to the store, the staff are super cool and even offer to help you get a ride from the store to the train station. It was like a hour and a half from to get there from what I remember. If you make it out there, Hachioji has their own style of ramen that is worth trying if you’re a fan of onions (they add a bunch).

As thrift/ antique shops, I found the Shimokitazawa neighborhood and especially Tokyo Flea Markets to be a diggers paradise. I found some really cool vintage Seikos, camera gear, and WWII era clothes. Do bring cash though and check online on for when the Flea Markets are held. And knowing basic Japanese wouldn’t hurt either.

Just want to say this jacket has been my most worn IH piece last year. It has held up to many rain days. And the versatility is unmatched.
I really hope we see more of this type of jacket in the future - so underrated

^^Pablo’s Theme Song is such a slap, which isn’t saying much as the entire album slaps. Sold my copy which was shredded well loved.

Reached for this one today

Wowow! It looks like it was made for you @sabergirl !
Congrats!

Don’t make the mistake I did and visit the town Beaverton thinking this is where all the furry builders live. I, in fact, did not see any beavers. Though I did gulp my share of great beers. Cheers and thanks for sharing @GraemeE need to make my way out there again

One could easily mistaken this as a Johnny Coles record. Tina and him go back to back on this. All the Tina Brooks LP on Tone Poets are must haves if you ask me

Jump starting this Sunday

Getting Killed was pretty much playing exclusively during my commute all Fall. I kind of want to see them live now..

“This is so well-made, the more you wear it, the more comfortable it becomes.”

What a line. Something I could see Don Draper having an epiphany over.

Good ol’ fashion blowing session. Just top notch soloing from some jazz greats. Might need to tone it down after this haha

Happy Friday, indeed

Bringing the heat today @GraemeE

Hell yeah!
Hell yeah!!
Hell yeah!!!
Hell yeah!!!!

DD fabric is my top 5 favorite fabrics IH makes. Awesome score

Heard they’re going to reissue this sometime this year. Something about an organ, saxophone, and guitar just makes sense

That’s wild. These guys remind me of the stupider version of Marv and Harry from Home Alone. Over/under if they make it to the new year

The fact that they’re doing another run is great news! But damn, had I known I would have prepped the funds. Maybe not getting an olive color way is good news for me?

C A N!!

Speaking of mood

What no way..

@NickD SamRecords are awesome! I missing that last volume.

@GraemeE honestly, anytime I see Chet, it’s almost automatic buy. All of @Chap reccs are spot on. I’d add his sidemen gigs too.

• Jim Hall’s (Concierto)
• Stan Getz (Stan Meets Chet)
• Bud Shank ( Michelle)