Media Coverage

There are so many sites where people are scratching their heads and saying, "I don't know who to turn to...

A band is going to play for a new project..."
Have you ever been in trouble because you don't have a staff member who is familiar with musical instruments or a music store that you can rely on when you have a new project?

Neither the performers nor the staff know much about musical instruments.
We can't ask tech service to do the job, because we are limited in what we can ask them to do.
In fact, we often receive such inquiries. There are very few cases where there are instrument professionals close at hand in the production team, and there are many sites that are troubled by the question of "who to ask" in such cases.

As the largest used musical instrument specialty store in Japan, we stock all kinds of instruments, especially guitars, and have a professional staff that is knowledgeable about these instruments and provides support to professional musicians.
We have a system in place to cover everything from equipment rentals and associated support to supervision, appearances, and support from our professional staff.

For example, "We want to use a music store for a variety of filming. We would also like a staff member to show us around."
I want to rent a guitar for a drama shoot. I would like to select a guitar that matches the setting of the script, and I would also like to ask an actor to give me some acting instruction on the guitar."
We can provide all kinds of support related to musical instruments.

No need to search for a vendor every time."
I can handle it if I just throw it in TC's hands."
We have received such reassuring comments as "I don't have to look for a contractor every time I need one.

Consultations and estimates are free of charge.
Don't worry if you don't know how to coordinate your project. If you let us know the situation at your site and what you are having trouble with, we will make a proposal for a solution.
Please feel free to consult with us about your current problems.

We respond to various requests, such as cooperation for TV filming.

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2024

Broadcasting on January 12, 2024
TV Tokyo Drama 25 "Hakobiya" Episode 1 "Unknown Delivery Address
Shot on location at Advance Guitars on the 2nd floor, with Seiichi Tanabe using a TMG guitar in the film.TCGAKKIStaff members Tomita and Tsushima accompanied him on location as support. Our Gibson J-45 was also used.

Broadcast on January 3, 2024
TV Tokyo Godtan "The 21st Geinin Maji Uta Championship
Football Hour's Terumoto Goto on guitar tech.TCGAKKIStaff member Tsushima accompanied him.

March - May 2024
Our instruments were used in the FOD original drama "I want to say I love you".
Cast: Yumi Adachi, Umine Sakurai, Mio Yuuki, Takuya Kusakawa (Super Tokkyu), Reika Sakurai, Hanazumi Yamaya, Yu Yoshizawa, Teppei Koike
Original story: Lily Imamura (titles omitted)

2023

November 29, 2023
J-Guitar "My Guitar Story
Advance Guitars store manager Inoue's interview was published.

November 4, 2023
YouTube channel "Chihara Jr.
TCGAKKIChihara Jr! and Chance Oshiro on location at "Chihara Jr.

September 21, 2023
Godotan Maji Uta Live 2023 - Maji All Star Song Festival - Saitama Super Arena
With guitar tech Terumoto Goto of Football HourTCGAKKIStaff Tsushima accompanied him.

Published on September 1, 2023
Acoustic Guitar Magazine Volume 97" by Litto Music
Advance Guitars was introduced and an interview with the store manager Inoue was featured in the magazine.

Published on July 9, 2023
YouTube channel "Kukki ! of "Hikita Kukki ! '"
TCGAKKIWild Bombshell Kukki at the to do the location work,TCGAKKIManager Matsui and staff member Tsushima appeared on the program.

July 1, 2023
Nippon Television Network Corporation "THE MUSIC DAY 2023
With guitar techs from the matrix band (Yoshio Inoue, Terumoto Goto, Karen Takizawa, Huwa-chan)TCGAKKIStaff member Tsushima accompanied the band.

Published June 1, 2023
Acoustic Guitar Magazine Volume 96" by Litto Music
Advance Guitars was introduced and an interview with the store manager, Inoue, appeared in the magazine.

Published on January 9, 2023
YouTube channel "Nakagawa Family Channel
TCGAKKIand staff member Tsushima appeared on location.

Broadcast on January 3, 2023
TV Tokyo Godtan "The 20th Geinin Maji Uta Championship
with guitar tech Terumoto Goto of Football Hour.TCGAKKIStaff member Tsushima accompanied him.

2022

Held on December 23, 2022
Zakkuri YouTube Presents! ~Zakkuri Live" at Lumine the Yoshimoto
Staff Tsushima accompanied Chihara Jr., Kazutoyo Kobushi, and Football Hour Iwao and Goto as techs of their band "Balenciaga".

Broadcast on November 27, 2022
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
TCGAKKIand staff member Inoue appeared on the program.

It will be released on November 6, 2022.
YouTube channel "Chihara Jr.
TCGAKKIChihara Jr. filmed on location at the "Chihara Jr.

Published on October 8, 2022
YouTube channel "Hidetaka Kano [official channel] EIKO! " (Japanese only)
TCGAKKIand staff member Tsushima appeared on location.

Published in July, 2022
Tsukunini BOOKS "How to get a job in the music and entertainment industry
An interview with Repair Staff Tanaka was published.

Published on June 15, 2022 and October 29, 2022
YouTube channel "Zakkuri YouTube
TCGAKKIChihara Jr., Kazutoyo Koyabu, and Football Hour's Iwao and Goto on location at "Zakkuri YouTube," and staff member Tsushima appeared on the show.

Broadcast on May 4, 2022
TBS "Wednesday Downtown Minna no Setsu SP
TCGAKKIPanther Ogata was asked to surprise the audience, and staff member Tsushima appeared on the show.

2021

Broadcast on December 29, 2021
TV Tokyo Godtan "The 19th Geinin Maji Uta Championship
with guitar tech Terumoto Goto of Football Hour.TCGAKKIStaff member Tsushima accompanied him.

May 28, 2021
Bassist unit I.T.Revolution (IKUO & Takayuki Murata) filmed a music video for the song [Life is Groovin'] on location at our restaurant.BassOur floor was used for the video. Our staff also appeared in the video.

May 1, 2021
Trumpet magazine "THE TRUMPET Vol. 08" (Also Publishing / published May 1)
[Special feature: "Jazz Combo Mouthpiece Test Drive".Okubo GakkiAR RESONANCE trumpet mouthpieces are featured. Selected as one of the best 3 out of 42 mouthpieces tested.

January 2021
Saxophone magazine "THE SAX Vol. 107" (published by Also Publishing on December 1)
[Special Feature: Jazz/Fusion Mouthpieces of Today - Tenor EditionOkubo GakkiSebastian Knox is featured in the "Special Feature: The hottest Jazz/Fusion Mouthpieces - Tenor Edition". It was selected as one of the best 4 out of 30 mouthpieces tested.

2020

Broadcast on December 29, 2020
TV Tokyo Godtan "The 18th Geinin Maji Uta Championship
Football Hour's Terumoto Goto on guitar tech.TCGAKKIStaff member Tsushima accompanied him.

March 25, 2020 release
Rolling Stone Japan May issue features Terumoto Goto's guitar (Lucy) customized at our store. Our staff member Tsushima is also introduced in the article.

February 13, 2020
Godotan Maji Uta Live 2020 - Saitama Super Arena
by Terumoto Goto, Football Hour's guitar tech.TCGAKKIStaff Tsushima accompanied him.

January 4, 2020
TV Tokyo Godtan, 2nd half of 2019 Reflection Unreleased Scenes SP, Terumoto Goto's guitar (Lucy) customized at our store was introduced to us,Our staff member Tsushima also appeared on the show!

2019

December 27, 2019
TV Tokyo Godtan 17th Comedian's Magi Uta Championships SP Terumoto Goto of Football Hour helped us customize his guitar (Lucy).
Our staff member Tsushima operated the electric lights in the recording.。)

November 22, 2019 Published.
Separate Volume Lightning Vol. 221 Vintage Guitars Whole Book Gibson Acoustic Our acoustic guitars and store were introduced.

October 25, 2019 Published
Separate Volume Lightning 80's Mono ArchivesOur 80's electric guitars and the store were featured in this issue.

October 21, 2019 Published.
Motor Show Concept Car "WaiWai"Daihatsu Official PVOur instruments were used in the official Daihatsu PV.

September 2019
HERMES men's worldview is presented for a limited time on the Internet radio "RADIO HERMES" "Veronique Nishanian's ABC-book" -R In search of Satisfaction.
Cast: Yataro Matsuura, Hirohisa Horie
The program featured a performance using one of our guitars and comments by store manager Matsui.
Broadcast dates: September 11, 12, 14

July 22, 2019 Published.
Separate Volume Lightning Vol. 210 Vintage Guitars Whole Book Martin Our acoustic guitars and store were featured.

Aired July 1, 2019
Mainichi Broadcasting System "Kita-ku Umeda Music School? Summer School for Summer Sonic?"
A guitar modified with an elbow cut at our store was used.
MC: Kazutoyo Koyabu, Kukki
Cast:Razor Ramon RG, Chamina
Guest: BiSH (Aina the End / St. Chihiro Chichi / Rin Rin)


June 26, 2019
Our vintage guitar was used in the bonus DVD "I tried to grate Urashima Sakata Fun" included in the limited first edition B of the Urashima Sakata Fun album "$HUFFLE".

Published March 27, 2019
Arso Publishing "THE TRUMPET Vol. 4", the feature column article "A wide variety of cornet of the 20th century" is,Okubo Gakki...Mizumoto, ManagerThe article is written by

Aired February 3, 2019
Images of our Japanese instruments were featured on TV Asahi's "Sekijam Complete Burning Show".
Appearances (titles omitted)
Artist Guest: Hideki Togi, Japanese Instrument Band, Jin (Ryoma Quartet)
Talk Guests: Shigeo Takahashi (Savanna), Erina Arai
Facilitator: Yukino Yamamoto (TV Asahi Announcer)
Cast: Kanjani Eight
Manager: Arata Furuta

Published January 22, 2019
Our guitars and store were featured in the separate volume Lightning Vol. 197 Vintage Guitars Whole Book Gibson.

2018

Published on November 17, 2018
Our instruments were used in the movie "The Gun".
Cast: Nijiro Murakami, Alice Hirose, Kyoko Hinami, Risa Niigaki, Amane Okayama, Junpei Goto (Jarujaru), Yuji Nakamura, Takeshi Hyuga, Moemi Katayama, Jugo Tera, Sahel Rose, Hideki Yamanaka / Lily Frankie
Planning/Production: Kazuyoshi Okuyama
Director: Masaharu Take
Original story: "Gun" by Fuminori Nakamura (Kawade Shobo Shinsha)
Screenplay: Masaharu Take, Hidenori Shishido
(Titles omitted)

September 18, 2018
Our vintage guitars were featured in a separate issue of Lightning Vol. 186 Vintage Guitars Entirely Fender and our store was introduced in the magazine.

Released on September 10, 2018
Our original guitar was featured in Young Guitar October issue Sound Hot LinerEffectorHundred SAN'O'FACE" was introduced.

August 2018 release
Our Martin D-28 Train and inside of our store were introduced in the August issue of Golden Generations [Gigi] This month's "GG Prime".

On sale April 2018
Our wah-wah pedal and our store were featured in the May issue of Young Guitar's "Michael Schenker's God and Wah" in the "Wah-Wah Compendium" section.

March 2018 release
The instruments featured in the March issue of JAZZ LIFE, "The World of Vintage Trombones" (p.56, 57) and the commentary data areOkubo Gakkiprovided by

February 2018 release
The column "Hyakuninmachi Torimono-cho? Wagakki Yomoyamabanashi" has started. It is written by Mizumoto, owner of Wagakki Hyakunin-do.

January 2018 issue
Distortion Pedals 2017-2018" in the February issue of Guitar Magazine.EffectorCorner and staff Sano were introduced.

January 2018 release
JAZZ LIFE January issue, special feature "Trumpet Evolution" (p.16?21) on the trumpeter's favorite instrument explored from the album jacket.Okubo Gakki Manager Mizumoto gave an interview commentary.

2017

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 7:00 PM
Fuji Television Network, "Ojamap!"
Mr. Shingo Katori and Mr. Hiroya Yamazaki, the untouchable, introduced our restaurant as Mr. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi's favorite restaurant on their program. Mr. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Mr. Shingo Katori, and Mr. Hiroya Yamazaki visited us on location and played our guitars.

April 13, 2017
In the May issue of Guitar Magazine, several of our guitars were featured in "Three Stories from the Corona Factory since its independence from CBS in 1986".

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 8:00 AM
TV Asahi's "Shinichi Hatori Morning Show" and "Show Up" corner "Honey Bee and Thunder" by novelist Riku Onda, the first ever winner of both the Honya Taisho Award and the Naoki Award, has become a hot topic. Our restaurant was used for the location shooting of the recreated scene of this work.

April 3-11, 2017
Our original "Ghost in the Shell S.A.C" official guitar "TACHIKOMA GT" was displayed at "Ghost in the Shell WORLD ART EXPO 2017" held at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store. It was also introduced on Amoeba News and Nico Nico News.
Ameba News
Nico Nico News

Launched in April 2017
In the April issue of "JAZZ LIFE" [featuring gems from stores specializing in wind instruments](p.76, 77)Okubo GakkiThe article is an interview of the following.

Our guitars were featured in "Let's Play ASK Guitars" in the April issue of Guitar Magazine sold on April 1, 2017. The sound source is also included on the accompanying CD.

March 11, 2017
Player ON-LINE "Musical Instrument Sommelier" featured our acoustic floor renewal information.

Announced March 2017
TAKEO KIKUCHI 2017 Spring & Summer CollectionOfficial CatalogReceived a request for cooperation in the creation of the official catalogue,Okubo GakkiVintage trumpet KING 1045 LIBERTY B in stock♭We are providing a vintage KING 1045 LIBERTY B trumpet from our inventory.

February 14, 2017
Our store was featured in "Shop Report " in the March issue of Jazz Life. It includes a test report on selected guitars.

January 19-22, 2017
Our original "Ghost in the Shell S.A.C." official guitar "TACHIKOMA GT" was exhibited at the world's largest musical instrument show "NAMM" held in Anaheim, USA.

2016

November 4-6, 2016
Our original "Ghost in the Shell S.A.C" official guitar "TACHIKOMA GT" was exhibited at the Musical Instruments Fair 2017 held at Tokyo Big Sight.

Released on November 2, 2016
Ray sings the TV anime "Ronnin Bokudasasu! Opening theme "♡The pink Valley Arts guitar Ray is playing in the PV.

Released on October 1, 2016
November issue of "Player" in the Behind The Scene section,TCGAKKI×The interview about the development of the x Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. collaboration was featured in the "Behind The Scene" section of the November issue of "Player".

August 12, 2016
Our original guitar "TACHIKOMA GT" was introduced in the September issue of "Guitar Magazine" and an interview about the production story was published.

July 23, 2016 release
Our original guitar TACHIKOMA GT was featured in the September issue of the men's fashion magazine "smart" (Takarajima-sha).

Fuji TV drama "Love Song" in the last episode on June 13, 2016
Masaharu Fukuyama himself selected the YAMAHA FG used by Sakura Fujiwara in the drama, and purchased it from our store.

Broadcast on March 11, 2016
Nippon Television Friday Road Show Special Drama Project "Bakabon the Genius: Family Ties
Cast: Ocarina (Okazu Club), Shinya Ueda (Kurimushi), Nao Matsushita, Hira Hayasaka, Masanobu Takashima, Fumiyo Kohinata, Matsuko Deluxe, Eiichiro Funakoshi, Michiko Haneda, Fuku Suzuki, Naoto Fujiki
Theme song: Tamori (titles omitted)
Our restaurant was used for the location shooting. The impressive scene in which Papa Bakabon's activities catch a thief who escapes to our restaurant was set up, and Naoto Fujiki was the owner of the restaurant.

Published February 4, 2016
In the repaired and revised edition of the mook book "Guitar around the 80s" released by Shinko Music EntertainmentTCGAKKIA number of electric guitars from the "Guitar around the 80s" are featured in the book.

January 25, 2016
About 50 of our guitars are featured in "Japanese Vintage Guitars - Made in Japan" published by Nippon Graphic, Inc. Also featured in "Where to Buy Vintage Guitars in Japan".

Broadcast on January 12, 2016
TV Asahi's "Masahiro Nakai's Library" with guest Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.TCGAKKIManager Matsui appeared on the program.

January, 2016
BassFeatured in "Yotsuya Bass Club" in the February 2016 issue of Magazine.

2015

November 2015
In Musical Instrument Portal Site egakkiya's Musical Instrument Store Exploration Deep Report,TCGAKKIThe group's Japanese instrument specialty store, Wagakki Hyakunindo, is featured in the report.

October 9, 2015
Gibson Les Paul Guide" published by Sanei Shobo, featured many of our Les Pauls, and was also introduced in a specially selected guitar store guide.

Broadcast on August 13, 2015
Our 1971 Martin D45 was lent to Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, a guest on Nippon Television's "Guru Ninety Nine" Gourmet Chicken Race 17, in the "Gochi ni Naru" corner, as the guitar he wanted. The show was aired with Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi actually playing the guitar.TCGAKKIManager Matsui also appeared on the program.Manager Matsui also appeared on the program.

July 22, 2015
Litto Music Digimart A 1977 Greco MR1000 from our store is featured in Japan Vintage Vol. 1 Greco MR1000 in Digimart Magazine as the main loaner.