We are happy to assist with various requests, including TV filming
Media Coverage
Many production teams struggle with the question, “Who should we turn to?”
"We’ve decided to have the cast perform a band set for a new project"
Have you ever found yourself in a situation like this, struggling because there was no staff on set knowledgeable about instruments or a reliable music store to turn to?
"Neither the performers nor the staff know much about instruments."
“Even if we want to hire a tech service, the scope of work we can request is limited, so we can’t just hand everything over to them.”
We actually receive many inquiries like this. It’s very rare for a production team to have a music professional on hand, and in situations like this, many production teams are at a loss, wondering, “Who should we turn to?”
As Japan’s largest brick-and-mortar used instrument store, we stock a wide variety of instruments—primarily guitars—and our team consists of experts with deep knowledge of these instruments who also support professional musicians.
We have established a system capable of covering everything from equipment rental and related support to supervision and performances by our expert staff, as well as various other forms of assistance.
For example: “We want to film at a music store for a variety show location shoot. We’d also like the staff to provide guidance.”
“We want to rent a guitar for a drama shoot. We’d like you to select a guitar that matches the script’s setting and provide acting coaching to the actor on how to play it.”
We can provide all kinds of instrument-related support for requests like these.
"No more need to search for vendors on a case-by-case basis"
“If we leave it all to TC, they’ll figure it out.”
We’ve received such reassuring feedback from our clients.
Consultations and quotes are free of charge.
Don’t worry if you’re unsure how to coordinate things. Just let us know the situation on-site and what you’re struggling with, and we’ll provide proposals to help resolve the issue.
Please feel free to consult us about any issues you’re currently facing.
2025
Published March 31, 2025
Staff member Nakamura assisted with an interview for Also Publishing’s “THE TRUMPET vol.16 Care & Maintenance A to Z” (Okubo Gakki).
Broadcast on March 8, 2025
NHK General "Ariyoshi's Money Discovery: Raid! Kaneo-kun - The Boom Is Back! The Secret of Guitar Money"
We hosted a location shoot with Kosetsu Minami at 2F Advance Guitars.
Released February 10, 2025
HERITAGE Co., Ltd. "Men of 1975: March 2025 Issue Vol. 033: The Band Boom That Got Us Pumped ’88–’91"
Haruka Koizumi of the Super Tokimeki ♡ Publicity Department was photographed at TCGAKKI. We also provided equipment and other support for the shoot.
Released February 4, 2025
YouTube Channel "Virtual Debtor YouTuber Tenka Tsukasa"
VTuber Tenkaiji filmed on location at TCGAKKI, with staff member Tsushima appearing in the video.
Broadcast on January 15, 2025 / January 22, 2025
Nanakora Live FM "Den-ta Arai's Boogie-Woogie Radio"
Staff member Tsushima appeared as a guest.
Broadcast on January 1, 2025
TV Tokyo Godtan "22nd Comedian Serious Singing Championship"
Staff member Tsushima accompanied Teruki Goto of Football Hour as his guitar tech.
2024
Published November 13, 2024
Rittor Music "Guitar Magazine December 2024 Issue"
TCGAKKI staff member Tsushima accompanied Teruki Goto of Football Hour for an interview. We had the opportunity to answer questions during the interview.
March–May 2024
Our store’s instruments were used in the FOD original drama “I Want to Say I Love You.”
Cast: Yumi Adachi, Kaito Sakurai, Misao Yuki, Takuya Kusakawa (Super Express), Reika Sakurai, Kasumi Yamaya, Yu Yoshizawa, Teppei Koike
Original Work: Lily Imamura (titles omitted)
Released February 16, 2024
YouTube Channel "Kamaitachi Channel"
TCGAKKI: Kamaitachi’s Hamaya filmed a location shoot here, and staff member Tsushima appeared in the video.
Aired January 12, 2024
TV Tokyo Drama 25 "Hakobiya" Episode 1: "Delivery Address Unknown."
Filming took place at 2F Advance Guitars, and in the episode, lead actor Seiichi Tanabe used a TMG Guitar. TCGAKKI Staff members Tomita and Tsushima accompanied the crew to provide support. Our Gibson J-45 was also used.
Aired January 3, 2024
TV Tokyo Godtan "21st Comedian Serious Singing Championship"
Staff member Tsushima accompanied Teruki Goto of Football Hour as his guitar tech.
2023
November 29, 2023
J-Guitar "My Guitar Story"
An interview with Inoue, manager of Advance Guitars, was published.
November 4, 2023
YouTube Channel "Chihara Junior YouTube"
TCGAKKI, where Chihara Junior, Kuki! of Yasei Bakudan, and Chance Oshiro filmed on location, and staff member Tsushima appeared.
Published October 24, 2023
Shinko Music's "Jaz.in" December 2023 Issue
Okubo Gakki Store Manager Mizumoto’s serialized column, “Jazz Side Stories of the Greats as Seen Through Their Beloved Instruments,” began and was published.
Held on September 21, 2023
Godtan Maji Uta Live 2023 ~Maji All-Star Kayō Festival~ Saitama Super Arena
Staff member Tsushima accompanied Teruki Goto of Football Hour as his guitar tech.
Published September 1, 2023
Rittor Music "Acoustic Guitar Magazine Volume 97"
An introduction to Advance Guitars and an interview with store manager Inoue were featured.
Published July 9, 2023
YouTube Channel "Kukki! no Hikita Kukki!"
Wild Bomb Cookie! filmed a segment at TCGAKKI, featuring store manager Matsui and staff member Tsushima.
Held/Aired July 1, 2023
Nippon TV "THE MUSIC DAY 2023"
TCGAKKI staff member Tsushima accompanied the band "Gyoretsu Band" (Yoshio Inoue, Teruki Goto, Karen Takizawa, Fuwachan) as their guitar tech.
Published June 1, 2023
Rittor Music "Acoustic Guitar Magazine Volume 96"
An introduction to Advance Guitars and an interview with store manager Inoue were featured.
Published January 9, 2023
YouTube Channel "Nakagawa-ke Channel"
TCGAKKI: Tsuyoshi Nakagawa filmed a segment at our store, and staff member Tsushima appeared in the video.
Aired January 3, 2023
TV Tokyo's "Godtan: 20th Comedian Serious Singing Championship"
TCGAKKI staff member Tsushima accompanied Teruki Goto of Football Hour as his guitar tech.
2022
Held on December 23, 2022
"Zakkuri YouTube Presents! ~Zakkuri Live~" at Lumine the Yoshimoto
Staff member Tsushima accompanied the band "Balenciaga"—featuring Chihara Junior, Chitoyo Kozai, and Football Hour’s Iwao and Goto—as their tech.
Broadcast on November 27, 2022
Fuji TV "ONE hour sense"
TCGAKKI: Actor Ryuichi Oura filmed on location, and staff member Inoue appeared on the show.
Released November 6, 2022
YouTube Channel "Chihara Junior YouTube"
TCGAKKI: Chihara Junior filmed on location, and staff member Tsushima appeared on the show.
Published October 8, 2022
YouTube Channel "Hidetaka Kano [Official Channel] EIKO!GO!!"
TCGAKKI, where Eikō Kano filmed on location and staff member Tsushima appeared.
Published in July 2022
Tsukuni Books "How to Get a Job in the Music and Entertainment Industry"
An interview with repair staff member Tanaka was featured.
Released June 15, 2022 and October 29, 2022
YouTube Channel "Zakkuri YouTube"
TCGAKKI: Chihara Junior, Chitoyo Kozai, and Football Hour’s Iwao and Goto filmed on location, and staff member Tsushima appeared in the video.
Aired May 4, 2022
TBS "Wednesday Downtown: Everyone's Theory Special"
Panteru Ogata filmed a prank segment at TCGAKKI, and staff member Tsushima appeared on the show.
2021
Aired December 29, 2021
TV Tokyo Godtan "The 19th Comedian Serious Singing Championship"
TCGAKKI staff member Tsushima accompanied Teruki Goto of Football Hour as his guitar tech.
May 28, 2021
Our store’s Bass floor was used as a location for the music video shoot of the song [Life is Groovin’] by the bassist unit I.T.Revolution (IKUO & Takayuki Murata). Our staff also appeared in the video.
May 1, 2021
The trumpet magazine "THE TRUMPET Vol. 08" (Also Publishing / Published May 1)
We provided the AR RESONANCE trumpet mouthpiece (Okubo Gakki), which we carry, for the [Special Feature: Thorough Test-Playing of Jazz Combo-Style Mouthpieces]. It was selected as one of the top 3 out of 42 mouthpieces tested.
January 2021
Saxophone magazine "THE SAX Vol. 107" (Also Publishing / Published December 1)
[Special Feature: Jazz/Fusion Mouthpieces in the Spotlight – Tenor Edition] featured the Okubo Gakki Sebastian Knox, exclusively sold by us. It was selected as one of the top 4 out of 30 mouthpieces tested.
2020
Broadcast on December 29, 2020
TV Tokyo’s Godtan: “The 18th Comedian Serious Singing Championship”
Staff member Tsushima accompanied Teruki Goto of Football Hour as his guitar tech.
Released March 25, 2020
Rolling Stone Japan May Issue Teruki Goto’s guitar (Lucy), customized at our shop, was featured. Our staff member Tsushima was also introduced.
Held on February 13, 2020
Godtan Maji Uta Live 2020 ~We've Arrived at Saitama Super Arena~
TCGAKKI staff member Tsushima accompanied Teruki Goto of Football Hour as his guitar tech.
January 4, 2020
TV Tokyo: Godtan 2019 Second Half Review: Unreleased Scenes Special The guitar (Lucy) used by Teruki Goto, which was customized at our shop, was featured, and our staff member Tsushima also appeared on the show.
2019
December 27, 2019
TV Tokyo - Godtan: 17th Comedian Serious Singing Championship Special We assisted with the customization of the guitar (Lucy) used by Teruki Goto of Football Hour.
( During the recording, our staff member Tsushima operated the lighting effects.)
Published November 22, 2019
Lightning Special Edition Vol. 221: Vintage Guitars – An Entire Issue Dedicated to Gibson Acoustics Our acoustic guitars and store interior were featured.
Published October 25, 2019
Lightning Special Edition: 80s Vintage Archives Our 80s electric guitars and our shop were featured in this issue.
Published October 21, 2019
Motor Show Concept Car "WaiWai" – Our instruments were used in the official Daihatsu promotional video.
September 2019
"Radio Hermes (RADIO HERMES)", a limited-time internet radio show conveying the world of "Hermes (HERMES)" men's fashion "Veronique Nishanian's ABC-book" -R In Search of Satisfaction
Featuring: Yataro Matsuura and Hirohisa Horie
A performance using our store’s guitar and comments from store manager Matsui were recorded and aired.
Broadcast Dates: September 11, 12, and 14
Published July 22, 2019
Lightning Special Issue Vol. 210: Vintage Guitars—An Entire Issue Dedicated to Martin Our acoustic guitars and store interior were featured.
Broadcast on July 1, 2019
Mainichi Broadcasting System "Kita Ward Umeda Music School: Summer Sonic Summer Course"
A guitar modified with an elbow cut at our store was used.
[Cast] MC: Chitoyo Kozai, Kukki
Cast: Razor Ramon RG, Chanmina
Guests: BiSH (Aina the End / Cent Chihiro Chitch / Rinrin)
Released June 26, 2019
Our vintage guitar was featured in the bonus DVD "We Tried to Rank Urashima Sakata-sen," included with the First Press Limited Edition B of Urashima Sakata-sen's album "$HUFFLE."
Published March 27, 2019
The feature column "Diverse and Colorful! The Cornet of the 20th Century" in Also Publishing's "THE TRUMPET Vol. 4" was written by Store Manager Mizumoto (Okubo Gakki).
Broadcast on February 3, 2019
Images of our store’s Japanese traditional instruments were featured on TV Asahi’s “Kanjam: Complete Burn SHOW.”
Cast (titles omitted)
Artist Guests: Hideki Togi, Wagakki Band, Jin (Ryoma Quartet)
Talk Guests: Shigeo Takahashi (Savanna), Erina Arai
Host: Yukino Yamamoto (TV Asahi Announcer)
Cast: Kanjani∞
Manager: Arata Furuta
Published January 22, 2019
Lightning Special Edition Vol. 197: Vintage Guitars – An entire issue dedicated to Gibson, featuring our store’s guitars and interior.
2018
Released November 17, 2018
Our instruments were used in the movie "Gun."
Cast: Nijiro Murakami, Alice Hirose, Kyoko Hinami, Risa Aragaki, Amane Okayama, Junpei Goto (Jaru Jaru), Yuji Nakamura, Jo Hyuga, Moemi Katayama, Jugo Tera, Saher Rose, Hideki Yamanaka / Lily Franky
Planning & Production: Kazuyoshi Okuyama
Director: Masaharu Take
Based on the novel "Gun" by Fuminori Nakamura (Kawade Shobo Shinsha)
Screenplay: Masaharu Take, Hideki Shishido
(Titles omitted)
Released September 18, 2018
Lightning Special Issue Vol. 186: Vintage Guitars Our vintage guitars were featured in an entire issue dedicated to Fender, and our store was introduced.
Released September 10, 2018
In the October issue of Young Guitar, our original model Effector "hundred SAN’O’FACE" was featured in the Sound Hot Liner section.
Released in August 2018
Golden Generations [GG] August Issue: Our Martin D-28 Train and store interior were featured in this month’s “GG Prime” section.
Released in April 2018
Young Guitar May Issue: Our wah pedals and store were featured in the "Wah-Wah Encyclopedia" section of the "Michael Schenker: God and Wah" feature.
Published in March 2018
The instruments and explanatory data featured in the March issue of JAZZ LIFE’s special feature “The World of Vintage Trombones” (pp. 56–57) were provided by Okubo Gakki.
Released in February 2018
A serialized column titled "Hyakunin-cho Capture Chronicles: Tales of Japanese Musical Instruments" began in the February issue of Japanese Music Journal. It is written by the owner of Hyakunin-do Japanese Musical Instruments, Mizuhara.
Released in January 2018
The February issue of Guitar Magazine featured the Effector section and staff member Sano in its "Distortion Pedals 2017-2018" article.
Released in January 2018
In the January issue of JAZZ LIFE, in the special feature "Trumpet Evolution" (pp. 16–21), Store Manager Mizumoto provided an interview and commentary on trumpeters’ favorite instruments as seen through their album covers.
2017
Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 7:00 PM–
Fuji TV "Oja MAP!!"
Our store was featured on the show hosted by Shingo Katori and Hiroya Yamazaki of Untouchable as one of Tsuyoshi Kusanagi’s favorite spots. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Shingo Katori, and Hiroya Yamazaki all visited our store for the shoot and played our guitars.
Released April 13, 2017
Several of our guitars were featured in the May issue of Guitar Magazine in the article “Three Stories Born at the Corona Factory Since Our Independence from CBS in 1986.”
Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 8:00 AM–
TV Asahi’s “Shinichi Hatori Morning Show,” “Show Up” segment: “The Bees and the Distant Thunder” by Riku Onda, the novelist making headlines for becoming the first ever winner of both the Bookstore Award and the Naoki Prize. Our shop was used as a location for a scene recreating this work.
April 3–11, 2017
Our original "Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C." official guitar, the "TACHIKOMA GT," was exhibited at the "Ghost in the Shell WORLD ART EXPO 2017" held at the Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store. It was also featured on Ameba News and Nico Nico News.
Ameba News
Niconico News
Released in April 2017
An interview article featuring Okubo Gakki was published in the April issue of "JAZZ LIFE" [Special Feature: Masterpieces from a Wind Instrument Specialty Shop] (pp. 76–77).
April 1, 2017 Our guitars were featured in the "Let Me Play ASK Guitars" section of the April issue of Guitar Magazine. Audio samples are included on the accompanying CD.
March 11, 2017
Information about the renovation of our acoustic floor was published in Player ON-LINE’s “Instrument Sommelier” section.
March 2017 Announcement
We accepted a request to assist in creating the official catalog for TAKEO KIKUCHI’s 2017 Spring & Summer Collection and provided the vintage KING 1045 LIBERTY B♭ trumpet from our Okubo Gakki inventory for photography.
Released February 14, 2017
Our shop was featured in the March issue of Jazz Life in the "Shop Report
January 19–22, 2017
We exhibited our original "Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C." official guitar, the "TACHIKOMA GT," at "NAMM," the world's largest music instrument trade show, held in Anaheim, USA.
2016
November 4–6, 2016
We exhibited our original "Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C." official guitar, the "TACHIKOMA GT," at the Instrument Fair 2017 held at Tokyo Big Sight.
Released November 2, 2016
Our store and our guitars were featured in the music video for "♡km/h," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Long Riders!" sung by Ray. The pink Valley Arts guitar that Ray plays in the video is from our store.
Released October 1, 2016
An interview revealing the behind-the-scenes story of the TCGAKKI × Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. collaboration was featured in the "Behind The Scene" section of the November issue of "Player."
Released August 12, 2016
Our original guitar, the "TACHIKOMA GT," was featured in the September issue of "Guitar Magazine," which included an interview article covering the story behind its creation.
Released July 23, 2016
Our original guitar, the TACHIKOMA GT, was featured in the "Information" section of the September issue of the men's fashion magazine "smart" (Takarajimasha).
June 13, 2016 In the final episode of the Fuji TV drama "Love Song"
Starring Masaharu Fukuyama and co-starring Sakura Fujiwara, Masaharu Fukuyama personally selected the Yamaha FG used by Sakura Fujiwara in the drama and purchased it from our store.
Broadcast on March 11, 2016
Nippon TV Friday Road Show Special Drama Project: "Tensai Bakabon: Family Ties"
Cast: Okarina (Okazu Club), Shinya Ueda (Cream Stew), Nao Matsushita, Hirara Hayasaka, Masanobu Takashima, Fumiyo Kohinata, Matsuko Deluxe, Eiichiro Funakoshi, Michiko Haneda, Fuku Suzuki, Naoto Fujiki
Theme Song: Tamori (honorifics omitted)
Our shop was used as a filming location. A memorable scene featured Bakabon’s dad capturing a thief who had fled into our shop, with Naoto Fujiki playing the role of the shop’s owner.
Published February 4, 2016
The revised and expanded edition of the mook "Guitar around the 80s," published by Shinko Music Entertainment, features numerous electric guitars from TCGAKKI.
January 25, 2016
"Japanese Vintage Guitars: Masterpieces Made in Japan" published by Nihon Graphic Co., Ltd. Approximately 50 of our guitars were featured. We are also introduced in the section "Shops Where You Can Buy Japanese Vintage Guitars."
Broadcast on January 12, 2016
TV Asahi’s “Masahiro Nakai’s Library of Knowledge”: Store Manager Matsui of TCGAKKI appeared as a guest on the episode featuring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.
January 2016
Featured in the "Yotsuya Bass Club" section of the February 2016 issue of Bass Magazine.
2015
November 2015
The TCGAKKI Group’s traditional Japanese instrument specialty store, Hyakujindou, was featured in the “Musical Instrument Store Tour: Deep Report” section of the musical instrument portal site egakkiya.
October 9, 2015
"Gibson Les Paul Guide" published by San-ei Shobo. In addition to featuring many of our Les Pauls, we were also introduced in the "Selected Guitar Shop Guide."
Broadcast on August 13, 2015
On the "Gourmet Chicken Race 17: Gochi Desu" segment of Nippon TV’s "Guruguru Ninety-Nine," we loaned our 1971 Martin D45 to guest Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi as the guitar he wanted. Footage of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi actually playing it was aired. Store Manager Matsui also appeared on the show.
July 22, 2015
In Rittor Music's Digimart Magazine, "Japan Vintage Vol. 1: Greco MR1000," a 1977 Greco MR1000 from our store was loaned out and featured as the main item.