Welcome to Music First Nagoya! A Record Store & Treasure Trove of Vinyls & CDs for International Collectors

■ To Music Collectors from All Over the World

Thank you for visiting the official website of “Music First,” located in Sakae, Nagoya—the heart of Central Japan!

We are one of the largest specialized used record stores in the Nagoya area, boasting a massive inventory of approximately 70,000 items.

Our selection is considered top-class even on a nationwide scale in Japan. Focusing on Japanese pressings in beautiful condition, we stock a wide range of genres including City Pop, Wa-Jazz, Vintage Rock, Jazz, and Classical music.
We regularly welcome music lovers from Asia, Europe, and all over the globe. If you are looking for Japanese music culture and high-quality, well-preserved Japanese vinyl or CDs, please drop by our shop.
We look forward to welcoming you!

 

■ Why International Collectors Choose “Music First”
—The Used Record Store in Nagoya

One of Japan’s Top Mega-Stores!

Our Total On-Site Stock is Around 70,000 Items!

Our inventory size is among the highest in Japan:

• LP Records / Vinyl :  Approx. 25,000 items

• CDs :  Approx. 30,000 items

• 7-inch Singles :  Approx. 10,000 items

• Music Books & DVDs etc. :  Approx. 5,000 items
  
  Please note that we do not sell new items; everything is second-hand (used).
  Every item in our stock has been purchased directly from domestic collectors in Japan.
  We do not import items from overseas.

Our spacious shop floor is packed to the brim with a vast array of music media—from records, CDs, and cassette tapes to music-related books and vintage concert programs.
We also feature a separate dedicated floor entirely for Classical music.

Our clearance corner is packed with bargains, with prices starting as low as 110 yen (including tax).

1.　Entrance & Books / Japanese Pop / City Pop Zone

2.　Rock, Jazz, 7inch & Cassette Tape Zone

3.　Classical Music Floor (Separate dedicated floor)

 

A Spacious 2,800 sq ft (260 ㎡) Floor Area for a Comfortable Digging Experience!

Our walls are lined with an extensive collection of CDs, and records are neatly categorized by genre in the center of the floor for easy browsing.

The aisles are designed to be wide so that travelers with large luggage or suitcases can comfortably enjoy digging for hours without stress.

If you prefer, we can securely hold your luggage at the counter while you browse—just ask our staff.
Although our shop is located on the 2nd floor, we have a fully accessible elevator, so you can visit us with peace of mind even with heavy bags.

 

All Genres Covered! A Massive Selection of “City Pop,” “Wa-Jazz,” and “OBI-Strip” Pressings!

The following genres are particularly highly rated by our international customers:

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 Japanese City Pop / Wa-Mono

We carry a deep inventory of titles that are currently exploding in popularity worldwide, including 70s-80s City Pop, Japanese Groove, and iconic Anime/Game Soundtracks.
👉 [Click here to view our archival collection of City Pop / Wa-Mono]

 

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Wa-Jazz / Japanese Jazz

We have a steady stock of highly sought-after labels like Three Blind Mice (TBM) as well as Premium High-fidelity Reissues.
👉 [Click here to view our archival collection of Wa-Jazz / Japanese Jazz]

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Heavy Metal / Hard Rock

Boasting one of the best selections in Nagoya, we feature Rare First-pressing Japanese Domestic CDs and vinyl.
👉 [Click here to view our archival collection of Heavy Metal / Hard Rock]

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Other Genres Available

60s-70s Rock, Alternative Rock, Punk, Progressive Rock, Soul, Blues, R&B, Hip-Hop, Techno, House, Noise, Avant-Garde, Reggae, Latin, Brazil, World Music, Movie Soundtracks, and more.

We carefully select items in beautiful condition, many of which are “Mint” condition and come with the signature Japanese OBI strips and inserts.

Our stock balance is roughly 80% Japanese domestic pressings and 20% imported pressings.
👉 [Click here to view our shop’s overall archival collection]

 

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Our Dedicated Classical Music Floor

We have a separate, quiet room where you can browse Classical music at your own pace.
With around 7,000 records and 8,500 CDs dedicated strictly to Classical, it is one of the largest collections in the country.
👉 [Click here to view our archival collection of Classical Music]

(Classical Floor Photo)

 

10% of Our Customers Are International Visitors! Read Reviews from International Collectors:

Thanks to your support, we are welcoming more and more international visitors every day.
We receive many Google Reviews from global travelers, and their wonderful words keep our staff highly motivated.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences!
👉 [Click here to read our Google Reviews]

 

We Will Do Our Best To Serve You in English.

We understand the anxiety many overseas customers feel when shopping abroad — the worry that “we might not be able to communicate…” — and we want to be right there with you.
Not all of our staff speak fluent English, but we will work hard to support you by using smartphone translation apps.
We also warmly welcome you to communicate with us using translation apps!

Beautiful Conditions and Transparent Grading

Almost all of our items are carefully cleaned, prepared, and inspected before being put on display.
Except for certain items in the clearance corner, we do not put records out that skip.
You can purchase with confidence.

Visual Inspection & Listening Station Available

If you are curious about a record’s condition, you can inspect it thoroughly at our dedicated counter area.
We also offer a listening station where you can test records (up to 5 records for 10 minutes per person).
Please ask our staff at the counter for assistance.

Daily Stock Updates on SNS and Our Website!

To show you what we have in stock and what has just arrived, we update our website and social media channels daily with new arrivals and staff recommendations.
Be sure to take a look before you visit!
👉 [Click here for New Arrivals on our website]
👉 [Click here for our Instagram]
👉 [Click here for our X (formerly Twitter)]

Photography inside the Shop is OK!
Share the Shop with Your Friends!

You are more than welcome to take photos of the store layout and products.
However, please be respectful and ensure that other customers and staff members are not captured in your photos.
If you like our shop, we would be thrilled if you shared it with your music-loving friends or on social media!
👉 [Click here to leave a review on Google]

 

■ Traveler’s Guide: Location & Store Information

Our shop is ideally located in “Sakae,” the heart of Nagoya, making it incredibly easy to stop by during your sightseeing or shopping trips.
Even if you do not have a car, you can easily reach us via the subway.

• Address :  2F Hairaiku Sakae Heights, 3-23-12 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008［👉 View on Google Maps］

• Open Hours :  11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Closed :  Open every day (Closed only during the New Year holidays)

• Payment Methods :  We accept Cash (Japanese Yen), Major Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, etc.), PayPay, and Alipay.
  Please note that other electronic payment methods are not accepted. Also, we do not offer Tax-Free shopping, but we ensure our prices are highly reasonable and fair for everyone.

Access by Subway:

 

• A 9-minute walk from Sakae Station (Sakaechika Exit 8) on the Meijo and Higashiyama Subway Lines.

• A 6-minute walk from Yaba-cho Station (Exit 4) on the Meijo Subway Line.

• From Nagoya Station (Meieki): Take the Higashiyama Subway Line directly to Sakae Station (approx. 9 minutes ride), and then walk 9 minutes to the shop (Total travel time: approx. 18 minutes).
  
  

Access from Central Japan International Airport (Centrair):

1.  By Train
(Fastest & Most Reliable / Total Time: Approx. 45–50 min.)

1.  From Central Japan International Airport Station, take the Meitetsu Line Limited Express or Rapid Limited Express (such as the “μ-Sky” train) and get off at Kanayama Station. (Travel time: approx. 25–30 min.)

2.  At Kanayama Station, transfer to the Subway Meijo Line and get off at Yaba-cho Station. (Travel time: approx. 7 min.)

3.  Walk out of Exit 4 of Yaba-cho Station; the shop is just a 6-minute walk away.

 

2. By Direct Airport Bus
(No transfers required / Relax in a guaranteed seat)

The “Centrair Limousine” highway bus runs directly from the airport to the Sakae/Fushimi area of Nagoya.
It is highly convenient if you have large luggage.
(Please check the timetable before boarding, as bus schedules vary depending on the time of day.)

1.  Board the “Centrair Limousine” at the bus stop located at “Access Plaza” (1st Floor, Bus Stop No. 6), which is directly connected to Terminal 1 inside the airport.

2.  Get off at either “Sakae (Oasis 21)” or “Nagoya Sakae Tokyu REI Hotel”. (Travel time: approx. 50–60 min.)

3.  Our shop is a 9 to 10-minute walk from either bus stop.

 

■Store Etiquette

• Use of Shopping Baskets
  When selecting a large number of items, please use the dedicated shopping baskets provided in the store.
  We ask that you refrain from piling items on the floor or on the shelves.
  
  
• Verifying Large Purchases
  When you purchase a large quantity of items, our staff will carefully perform a double-check at the register to prevent any mistakes or issues.
  This may take a little extra time, but we kindly ask you to relax and wait inside the store until the check is complete.
  
  
• While Shopping
  To ensure everyone enjoys a pleasant shopping experience, we ask that you keep conversations at a moderate volume.
  We also kindly request that you refrain from using speakers on smartphones or other devices. Bringing food and drinks into the store is not permitted.
  (While you are browsing, we can hold your beverages at the register for you.)

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We hope you have a wonderful time discovering music treasures here in Nagoya!
Our staff is looking forward to your visit!