Kankyō Records
Tokyo / Sangenjaya
Records, CDs, cassette tape
The label sells carefully selected records, cassette tapes, and CDs from around the world, with a focus on ambient music. The label also offers incense oil and tableware to create a space from the perspective of home listening. In April 2024, the company opened the listening space “Home Listening Room” in the gallery space “Koen” near Nakameguro Station, in collaboration with Koen. Room” in the gallery space ‘Koen’ near Nakameguro station from April 2024.
MARKING RECORDS
Nagano / Matsumoto
Records & CDs
Small record store that gathers the passion of independent music scattered around the world. We aim to be a place that conveys the scenery and thoughts behind each music with records at its core.
Q. What are you looking forward to at EACH STORY?
A. “A beautiful and experimental sound space. I'm also looking forward to finally seeing Emily A. Sprague live this year!”
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Asama Department
Yamanashi / Fuefuki
Thrift store
We will line up old tools, new tools, and tools that make life exciting.
Q. What do you look forward to at EACH STORY?
Spending time relaxing.
CALM AND RIDE
Gunma / Kiryu
Down jackets, sleeping bags, T-shirts, jackets
It is a domestic brand started in 2022. The lineup includes products for various situations, from dilly-dallying to travel and outdoor activities, all with a focus on functionality. Since 2024, the brand has been developing items with original graphics for CALM & RIDE by Tess Rubinstein, an artist based in San Francisco, California, USA.
"Listen to the silence, wear the silence. The mind feeds on a hint of fear. In a windless forest, with the river drowning out all sound,I feel a speed in nature—a silence-driven impulse.
Calm and ride. Let’s journey again in search of that speed."
Q. What are you looking forward to at EACH STORY?
A. “ Looking forward to the music and that one-of-a-kind space!”
Ame to Kyujitsu
Tokyo / Hachioji
CD
From the concept of Ame to Kyujitsu , “gentle music,” we have selected works that evoke nature and are hard to find elsewhere for sale.
Q. What are you looking forward to at EACH STORY?
A. “Being able to relax and soak up the music in a space with a sense of openness. And camping with my children.”
Tobira Records
Hyogo / Kasai
Records, CDs, cassette tape
We have the most maniacal selection of vinyl records in Japan and the earliest opening hours in the world.
We have 5,000 never-before-seen and never-before-heard records, 5,500 cassette tapes, 2,800 CDs, apparel, books, and strange musical instruments waiting for you to visit our store. We also have monthly in-store showcases.
Slow Room
Gifu
Records, CDs, cassette tapes
This is a record store with a selection of world music, ambient, and contemporary. Among these, we plan to bring mainly those that have an affinity with EACH STORY.
Q. What are you looking forward to at EACH STORY?
A. “The space and the live music at that location.”
Vernacular Sewn Storage
Gunma / Kiryu
Succoshes, accessory cases, small items, etc
Vernacular Sewn Storage began manufacturing bags in 2019. Headquartered in West Oakland, CA, their design ethic is rooted in high functionality and simplicity. Most of their bags are homemade and hand sewn, with a warm texture that makes them irresistible to pick up.
Q. What do you look forward to at EACH STORY?
A. “ Looking forward to the best space for all five senses, the music, the food, and everything else!”
kabna bookstore
Kanagawa / Oiso
Art books, photo books, magazines, old books
kabna bookstore is a used bookstore that opened in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2013. Traveling with our books, we now open our store mainly at events around the country. We bring art and culture books, reading materials, picture books and old magazines. We will also have some “tricks” so that the books can also travel. Please come and meet some great books.
Q. What are you looking forward to at EACH STORY?
We are looking forward to a nice environment, quality music, and great vendors. I'm looking forward to relaxing.”
TOKYO KAN KAN
Tokyo / Aoyama
African folk art and Indian handicrafts
Tokyo Kankan began as a West African primitive art gallery, valuing human creativity. We offer traditional Indian and West African folk art, handcrafted goods, and everyday items that reflect the warmth of life and harmony with nature. Our selection includes furniture, antiques, and interior goods that carry on timeless traditions.
Q. What do you look forward to at EACH STORY?
A.“Experience music in harmony with the stunning scenery of Gokou Ranch, tent saunas immersed in nature, and freshly baked stove bread in the morning.”
Atelier YOKUTO
Yamanashi / Hokuto
Tools and furniture of original design
Original designed tools and furniture that can be carried and used both inside and outside the home, including “Okamochi,” which can carry and store various items, “Wood Speakers” for smartphones that do not require a power source, and “Mini Boards” that are useful outdoors.
Q. What are you looking forward to at EACH STORY?
A. “The space, music, food and drink, and the night sky. Looking forward to seeing you again this year.”
fragrance mona
Tokyo
Fragrance blended with organic essential oil
I create scents for live houses and Noh theaters in Tokyo, tailored to each artist. Our workshops and products use only certified organic essential oils for an authentic fragrance experience that directly touches mind and body.
Q. What are you looking forward to at EACH STORY?
A. “I’ve been a fan since my first visit two years ago. Despite last year’s rain, the sunset made it worthwhile. I’m looking forward to enjoying the music, drinks, food, Goko Ranch’s ambiance, and the kids playing.”
Tiny N
Swag & wearable dried flowers for sale
Currently, she does not have a permanent store, but is actively involved in various activities such as flower arrangement for TV, magazines, advertisements, exhibitions, and store displays.
We hope you will enjoy wearing flowers while enjoying music at this wonderful venue.
Kohei Komaki
Yamanashi
Wine and beer glasses
Enjoyable, interesting, and beautiful glass making
Q. What do you look forward to at EACH STORY?
A “Beautiful time of nature and music."
Marukami Farm
Yamanashi / Koshu
Seasonal vegetables grown without
pesticides or chemical fertilizers
Organic vegetables are grown on the land where I was born and raised. We will bring seasonal vegetables on the day of the event. Jumbo peanuts are a great choice this time of year!
Q. What are you looking forward to at EACH STORY?
A."Drinking, eating and music. Cuisine by Marukami x 2-3-4shokudo and Marukami x Mangosteen.”
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