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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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00:38:28

Claw Machines in Japan | Japan gaming deep dive #5

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/10/03

In this episode I go in way too deeply to discuss crane games (claw machines, UFO catchers) in Japan. Where to go, how to do it, and a bit of history to enjoy!It seems this episode is so long it has the majority of my latest album, "Potato Chiptune Up", in the background, which you can check out on BandCamp if you like:https://kdicaprio.bandcamp.com/album/potato-chiptune-upAnd here are some examples of different kinds of catchers I described in the

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00:14:44

Living with a Nintendo Employee + Console Release...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/09/30

In this episode I talk a bit about my time living in a Kyoto homestay over 20 years ago and a specific talk I had with the head of the household who worked at the main Nintendo office in that city. I explain how I understood how consoles are developed and timed for release, and why it works.

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00:10:26

Daikeien | Japan gaming deep dive #3

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/09/25

In this episode I describe the gaming center in Chiba called Daikeien (大慶園). It's a rich guy's dream come true and exactly what any gamer would do if having a huge pot of cash and wanting to show off.Look into Daikein for yourself here:http://www.daikeien.jp/

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00:14:50

Japanese Pokemon Nomenclature | Japan gaming deep...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/09/18

In this episode I describe the names of popular Pokemon that are different in Japan than in English, the puns and double meanings behind them, finishing off with one I find to be especially interesting and which is probably very new for most people to learn!

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00:15:49

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

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/09/15

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

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00:01:05

The next season of the JGJ podcast

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/09/15

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

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00:06:49

Nintendo 64 | JGJ game system explanations and buying...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/09/09

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.

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00:06:36

Virtual Boy | JGJ game system explanations and buying...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/09/01

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.

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00:07:26

Sega Mark III / Master System | JGJ game system...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/08/21

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.

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00:05:54

Epoch Cassette Vision | JGJ game system explanations...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/08/13

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.

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00:00:36

Tiger R-Zone | JGJ game system explanations and...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/08/06

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.

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00:08:03

PlayStation 5 | JGJ game system explanations and...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/08/01

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.

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00:09:43

Sega Dreamcast | JGJ game system explanations and...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/07/25

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.

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00:08:30

Bandai WonderSwan | JGJ game system explanations and...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/07/21

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.

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00:05:22

Pioneer LaserActive | JGJ game system explanations...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/07/14

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.

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00:07:52

Wii U | JGJ game system explanations and buying...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/07/07

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.

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00:07:01

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

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/07/04

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.

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00:06:32

Game Gear | JGJ game system explanations and buying...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/06/26

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!

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00:12:44

Sony PlayStation | JGJ game system explanations and...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/06/18

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.

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00:12:00

Famicom Disk System | JGJ game system explanations...

Japan Game Junk ·

2026/06/09

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.

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