2F, 2-13-4 Minami-Cho, Kichijoji, Musashino-Shi
Kichijōji Minamichō 1 Chome 6
Musashino-shi
Tōkyō-to
180-0003
JP
0422-46-02250422-46-0225
Jazz, Funk, Blues, Soul..like they say here in Japan, all “Black Music” available. All vinyl.
Directions
Station: JR Kichijoji – Chuo Line
Exit: Koen Guchi (公園口)
Distance from station: 5 minutes
See the map at the bottom of the homepage.
Date published
10/28/2009
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