In recent years, vinyl records have become popular again all over the world. In Japan, vinyl record sales exceeded 7 billion yen in 2024—the highest level in 35 years. But did you know that one of Japan's most extraordinary record museums is hidden deep in the mountains of Nagasaki Prefecture?

After a 30-minute drive along scenic mountain roads, you'll discover a former school building surrounded by forest. Inside, you'll find an incredible collection of around 160,000 records, together with high-end audio systems from Japan's Showa era.

The best part is that this is not a "look but don't touch" museum. Visitors are free to pick up any record they like, choose their favorite speakers, set the volume, and enjoy the music for as long as they wish.

The collection includes not only LP records from the Showa era, but also rare pre-war SP records and antique hand-cranked gramophones. You'll also find jukeboxes, rotary telephones, typewriters, mimeograph machines, and many other nostalgic treasures from old Japan.

Whether you're a music lover or simply curious about Japan's past, this is a place where many visitors say, "One day just isn't enough."

It's a truly unique museum that you won't find anywhere else.