Japan Game Junk

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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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    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.

  2. 265

    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.

  3. 264

    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.

  4. 263

    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.

  5. 262

    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!

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    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

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    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

  8. 259

    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

  9. 258

    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

  10. 257

    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

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    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

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

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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 47: MegaRace (3DO)

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

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    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

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    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

  20. 247

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 33: Shadow: War of Succession (3DO)

    Entertainment can come in many forms even if the worst game ever.See me not open my sealed copy which must remain pristine for all eternity:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z--BMjNS1LI

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 32: Baseball (Famicom)

    Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack. Oh wait, now it's $18 hot dogs instead.Base-ball can be viewed:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5C1rxTByA

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 31: Zero Divide (PlayStation)

    The game has nothing to do with mathematical impossibilities.See the robotic virtua action here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB43n4qP4Fo

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 30: 2Xtreme (PlayStation)

    I rock the mic like a vandal .Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYjSmpd_H_I

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 29: The Book of Watermarks (PlayStation)

    Are you a sophisticated adult who appreciates fine art in your games? Wow! Me too!See the beautiful art in motion:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um0t9YgoeDQ

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 28: Power Golf (PC Engine)

    Let's go golfing! Or hear me read a short section regarding the simplified electronic reproduction of golfing!Watch me play the sequel on futuristic CD ROM here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu1TEsRjfhU

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 27: Bombuzal (Super Famicom)

    Tripping over my words in a similar way to trip over your steps in this difficult puzzle game!Watch my failure after listening to my failure:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MSPf0EShZg

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 26: Alien Syndrome (Mark III)

    Speaking fast for no reason followed by rage over poor grammar from a paid journalist!See a console freeze here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVEo-0XLX-g

  39. 228

    JGJ reads Wikipedia 25: Door Door (Famicom)

    A game game for you to play play.See see the game game in action here here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an6ILoUpbTg

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 24: Pop 'n Pop (PlayStation)

    Taito rips off Taito with balloons inflated to tight tightness.Watch the pops until they stops:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep8xRmaWNlU

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 23: Puzznic (PC Engine)

    Less nudity for less goodity.See the mostly clothed girls here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeprXBl8p8M

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 22: Tricky Sliders (PlayStation)

    I prefer the sliders with beef and bun.Enjoy the wintery action here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXX_13CPc2A

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 21: The Next Tetris (PlayStation)

    Falling blocks fall from falling blocks.See it in action here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SigiL7gy9NI

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 20: Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho (PlayStation)

    Yeah, so if you want to date a high school girl, you need to battle magicians or whatever.Watch two terrible genres in one game here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0aTC5Yuuds

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 19: Riglord Saga (Sega Saturn)

    For every season, turn, turn, turn based combat.Watch this AND Virtual Hydlide:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwibbNlcDwg

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 18: Valis IV (PC Engine CD-ROM²)

    This game is better than the previous release and far better than the disjointedly written Wikipedia artice.See the CD skip for yourself:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Q8AkQKWdM

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 17: Side Arms Special (PC Engine CD-ROM²)

    I thought all arms were typically at the side, with all due respect to those battling disfigurement.Watch all the packed heat here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okJNMmTUs38

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 16: Hyper Olympics in Nagano

    "Sport" rhymes with "Bort", which is undeniably finest gag from The Simpsons.Get your fill of sports goodness here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuNzbAXcWzo

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 15: Otocky (Famicom Disk System)

    Pleasantly pleasant pleasantness in floppy form.Enjoy the most beautiful music in the history of the world:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL6KlzIJ4D0

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    JGJ reads Wikipedia 14: Dokaon! Sword of Fury (PlayStation)

    Board games are more fun with no setup or cleanup.See the well endowed lady of the game in footage here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxpykZZTfSQ

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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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