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Japan Game Junk

Information on game shopping in Japan especially with retro gaming. Stories, shop information, and travel! I have over 20 years of experience as a game collecting resident of Japan.

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  1. 285

    "Disco Queen of Love" | Japan gaming deep dive #1

    In this episode I go in deeply to discuss the song 恋のディスコクイーン (Koi no Disco Queen) as featured on the soundtrack for 龍が如く0 (Yakuza 0). It's wonderful, wistful, and deeper than you think.Listen to the song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3jo_uMcGxE

  2. 284

    The next season of the JGJ podcast

    After store visit descriptions, Wikipedia recitations, and console buying guides, I explain how JGJ podcast episodes will be presented for the time being!

  3. 283

    Nintendo 64 | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #22

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Nintendo 64 game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of September, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  4. 282

    Virtual Boy | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #21

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Nintendo Virtual Boy game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of September, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  5. 281

    Sega Mark III / Master System | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #20

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Sega Mark III and Master System game consoles, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of August, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  6. 280

    Epoch Cassette Vision | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #19

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Cassette Vision game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of August, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  7. 279

    Tiger R-Zone | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #18

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Tiger R-Zone game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of August, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  8. 278

    PlayStation 5 | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #17

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Sony PlayStation 5 game consoles, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of August, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  9. 277

    Sega Dreamcast | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #16

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Sega Dreamcast game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of July, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  10. 276

    Bandai WonderSwan | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #15

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Bandai WonderSwan game consoles, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of July, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  11. 275

    Pioneer LaserActive | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #14

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Pioneer LaserActive game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of July, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  12. 274

    Wii U | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #13

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Nintendo Wii U game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of July, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  13. 273

    32X | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #12

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Sega 32X game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of July, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  14. 272

    Game Gear | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #11

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Game Gear game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of June, 2026) if looking for one in Japan. Spoiler: It's the first time I recommend that you buy one outside Japan unless you already live in Japan! Sorry for the boring episode!

  15. 271

    Sony PlayStation | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #10

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Sony PlayStation game consoles, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of June, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  16. 270

    Famicom Disk System | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #9

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Nintendo Famicom Disk System game console options, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of June, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  17. 269

    Xavix | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #8

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Xavi system and games, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of June, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  18. 268

    3DO Interactive Multiplayer | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #7

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the 3DO game consoles, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of May, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  19. 267

    Super Famicom | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #6

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Super Famicom game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of May, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  20. 266

    Neo Geo Pocket/Color | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #5

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Neo Geo Pocket and Color game consoles, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of May, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  21. 265

    Neo Geo CD | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #4

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the various Neo Geo CD game consoles, their collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of May, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  22. 264

    Nintendo 64DD | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #3

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Nintendo 64DD game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of May, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  23. 263

    Sega Saturn | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #2

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of four versions of the Sega Saturn game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of April, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  24. 262

    Bandai Playdia | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #1

    In this episode I speak a bit on the experience of the Bandai Playdia game console, its collectability, and a guide on the price to pay for one (as of April, 2026) if looking for one in Japan.

  25. 261

    The next season of the JGJ podcast

    After store visit descriptions and Wikipedia recitations, I explain how JGJ podcast episodes will be presented for the time being!

  26. 260

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 58: Golden Axe: The Duel (Sega Saturn)

    No samurai; just medieval fighter spirits.See a full playthrough here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOGxGNeJww8

  27. 259

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 57: D-Xhird (Sega Saturn)

    Why make another Toshinden game when you can just toss this out for people instead? Thanks, Takara!You can view the monotony for yourself:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYn6rxEiMUc

  28. 258

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 56: Power Move Pro Wrestling (PlayStation)

    Take away not well-known characters to be replaced by completely unknown characters! It's a sound business decision!See the grappling action here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls1LSZS0EB8

  29. 257

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 55: Dino Land (Mega Drive)

    Dinosaurs go raaawr and get hit with balls.See the dinosaur craziness here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJxnKsG_r8c

  30. 256

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 54: Trick'N Snowboarder (PlayStation)

    More like CHICKEN snowboarder ha ha ha View the amazing footage:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXX_13CPc2A

  31. 255

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 53: Binary Land (Famicom)

    A classic Famicom puzzle game from before the NES. It's fun for binary and non-binary players alike!See the penguins make love here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA2SP2cbRoE

  32. 254

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 52: Kuri Kuri Mix (PlayStation 2)

    Transliteration prohibited alliteration.See rabbits try to work together:https://youtu.be/FknhmcXS4L4

  33. 253

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 51: Cosmic Fantasy (PC Engine CD-ROM²)

    A game series without much gameplay described by an article without much clarity.See not so clear slight nudity here:https://youtu.be/-RoxAZGpD9s

  34. 252

    JGJ reads WIkipedia 50: Konami Krazy Racers (Game Boy Advance)

    Wikipedia editors are great at explaining obvious things ad nauseum!See the racing action for yourself:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwVCzJh3CxE

  35. 251

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 49: Kero Kero King DX (GameCube)

    Frogs are useful in sporting situations.See the beautiful amphibious entertainment:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTfR3uKhFmk

  36. 250

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 48: Nightshade (PlayStation 2)

    There is more gender equality in modern representations of centuries-old criminality than actual centuries-old criminality.See some chick kick stuff here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWMqBpMURIg

  37. 249

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 47: MegaRace (3DO)

    It is a thousand times better than KiloRace!See the game gameplay played:https://youtu.be/SBp_bDc8Gm8

  38. 248

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 46: Top Hunter (Neo Geo CD)

    Better than Metal Slug and Roddy is kind of a fun name.A fun game with the chance to see the ending if you would like:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd2zUBiji_I

  39. 247

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 45: Total Eclipse (3DO)

    3DO better than PlayStation because of course.Reminisce about Bonnie Tyler in the video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m3OOoCHGBw

  40. 246

    JGJ reads Wikipedia: Astro Robo Sasa (Famicom)

    A fun game that is fun for you to play for fun!See the bullet heaven for thyself:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nnxxneNPqo

  41. 245

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 43: X-Zone (Super Famicom)

    No, it is not DAZN's adult-themed streaming service.Enjoy some quality non-gameplay footage here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz34ItC280o

  42. 244

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 42: Eternal Poison (PlayStation 2)

    Maybe you like it more than me and in fact it would be hard not for that to be possible.See the pink poison for yourself:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97bgX5O30yE

  43. 243

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 41: Kollon (PlayStation Portable)

    Cute characters and twirling, twirling, twirling to victory!See the fruits of being the first in the world to buy the game here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joNzf6JHC-M

  44. 242

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 40: Hatris (PC Engine)

    I think arranging your own treasured hats on pegs is more fun than this hat arranging game but hey Alexey liked it.See hat "fun" here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oriZM6TCnes

  45. 241

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 39: Tengai Makyo: Ziria (PC Engine CD)

    All journeys of boring drudgery must start with a single step. And sometimes they get short, poorly-worded Wikipedia entries.Watch as well, if you dare:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWpFmTCJCQE

  46. 240

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 38: Super Formation Soccer '95: della Serie A (Super Famicom and PC Engine Arcade CD-ROM²)

    Calcio sounds like a good name for a brand of fortified milk.Watch 2 versions being played lest you be played:PC Engine Arcade CD-ROM² soccer:https://youtu.be/Iih2nn8uyDMSuper Famicom soccer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlmYXS4Blfw

  47. 239

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 37: Sydney 2000 (Dreamcast)

    Reading a poorly written article about a game based on sporting matches that had yet to be played. Magazine reviewers are banal.Witness my skill in sports here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyFlH5fohXg

  48. 238

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 36: Girls' Garden (Sega SG-1000)

    Girls get to learn early on in life through this game that love is transactional.Watch the mating ritual here:https://youtu.be/D9aYDGbMSWE

  49. 237

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 35: Drop Off

    When you are annoyed at Arkanoid.Watch some beautiful block busting gameplay here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoeU8dbW3sg

  50. 236

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 34: Arkanoid: DOH it Again (Super Famicom)

    If you are ever travelling on an ark, please do not make it annoyed.I am particularly proud of my video title for this one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czzwg9KRSQo

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Information on game shopping in Japan especially with retro gaming. Stories, shop information, and travel! I have over 20 years of experience as a game collecting resident of Japan.

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Kento DiCaprio

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