TCGAKKIAs a member of the musical instrument industry, I hope that this industry will be fun and vibrant.
We may be known as "the used goods store in Shin-Okubo" or "the shop you see on YouTube these days," but thanks to your support, we've been in business for 35 years. We've always valued creating things that we, as a group of instrument enthusiasts, can enjoy. Events like the "Modified Guitar Contest" are just one example of that.
However, the band boom is now a thing of the past, and young people have fewer opportunities to play musical instruments. Many music stores and live music venues report a lack of young customers. There is a sense of crisis that if this continues, musical instruments may become something distant and unattainable.
That's why we kept it simple.
"Working at a music store is fun"—that's something we need to convey.
When we actually invited a high school band, their eyes lit up as they toured the store and enjoyed themselves for a long time. It was an experience they couldn't get online.
Nowadays, it's no longer about individual music stores competing with each other, but rather about the entire industry working together to increase its customer base.
We believe that valuing every customer and spreading the appeal of musical instruments will lead to a brighter future.
This is the spirit behind our music store. We would be grateful for your patronage.