Yamada Bldg, 3-31-4 Shinjuku; In a city of over 700 record stores, you’d think to avoid the chains and head straight for the niche gems. However, there’s a lot to be said for this unofficial flagship branch of Japan’s main indie record store. It’s an absolute monolith, where vinyl hunters of all persuasions make for one of the eight genre-segregated floors of their choice, on the hunt for the best-priced new rock releases or secondhand Latin records. A must-visit for all self-respecting music fans.