Japan Game Junk
oleh Kento DiCaprio
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Arcade Games with Collectibles | Japan gaming deep dive #10
Arcade Games with Collectibles | Japan gaming deep dive #10
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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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- Arcade Games with Collectibles | Japan gaming deep dive #10 · 8 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 10In this episode I go in deeply to discuss Japanese arcade games that dispense little trinkets when you play them. That's all there is to it. No need for a deeper description…
- Gambling in Japan | Japan gaming deep dive #9 · 25 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 9In this episode I go in deeply to discuss all the forms of gambling in Japan. It can be a fun day out and it can be junk cheap if you know what to do and you are smart about it!
- Surugaya in Kanto | Japan gaming deep dive #8 · 19 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 8In this episode I speak a bit on the Surugaya chain of media shops and how they are the standard in this country for game buyers. I focus on 7 shops in Kanto specifically and…
- Run Down Arcades Featuring Utsunomiya's Rainbow | Japan gaming deep dive #7 · 9 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 7In this episode I go in deeply to discuss arcades in Japan that feel old and neglected, and why they exist, especially describing the pleasant amusement available in Rainbow in…
- Arcade Medal Games | Japan gaming deep dive #6 · 14 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 6In this episode I go in deeply to discuss medal game playing at Japanese arcades, and explain how to enjoy it even as a short term tourist in Japan if you can't keep the medals…
- Claw Machines in Japan | Japan gaming deep dive #5 · 38 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 5(Since this was released, I have visited the Takasaki branch of Treasure Land in early October and found that it is a bit more difficult that it is not as easy to get prizes as…
- Living with a Nintendo Employee + Console Release Strategy | Japan gaming deep dive #4 · 15 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 4In 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…
- Daikeien | Japan gaming deep dive #3 · 10 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 1In 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…
- Japanese Pokemon Nomenclature | Japan gaming deep dive #2 · 15 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 1In 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…
- "Disco Queen of Love" | Japan gaming deep dive #1 · 16 mnt · Musim 4 Episode 1In 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…
- The next season of the JGJ podcast · 1 mnt · Musim 4After store visit descriptions, Wikipedia recitations, and console buying guides, I explain how JGJ podcast episodes will be presented for the time being!
- Nintendo 64 | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #22 · 7 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 22In 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…
- Virtual Boy | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #21 · 7 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 21In 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…
- Sega Mark III / Master System | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #20 · 7 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 20In 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…
- Epoch Cassette Vision | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #19 · 6 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 19In 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…
- Tiger R-Zone | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #18 · 1 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 18In 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…
- PlayStation 5 | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #17 · 8 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 17In 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…
- Sega Dreamcast | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #16 · 10 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 16In 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…
- Bandai WonderSwan | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #15 · 9 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 15In 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…
- Pioneer LaserActive | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #14 · 5 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 14In 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…
- Wii U | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #13 · 8 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 13In 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…
- 32X | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #12 · 7 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 12In 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…
- Game Gear | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #11 · 7 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 11In 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…
- Sony PlayStation | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #10 · 13 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 10In 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…
- Famicom Disk System | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #9 · 12 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 9In 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…
- Xavix | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #8 · 8 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 8In 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…
- 3DO Interactive Multiplayer | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #7 · 10 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 7In 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…
- Super Famicom | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #6 · 8 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 6In 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…
- Neo Geo Pocket/Color | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #5 · 9 mntIn 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…
- Neo Geo CD | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #4 · 12 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 4In 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…
- Nintendo 64DD | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #3 · 11 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 3In 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…
- Sega Saturn | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #2 · 12 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 2In 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)…
- Bandai Playdia | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #1 · 12 mnt · Musim 3 Episode 1In 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…
- The next season of the JGJ podcast · 7 mnt · Musim 3After store visit descriptions and Wikipedia recitations, I explain how JGJ podcast episodes will be presented for the time being!
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 58: Golden Axe: The Duel (Sega Saturn) · 4 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 58No samurai; just medieval fighter spirits. See a full playthrough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOGxGNeJww8
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 57: D-Xhird (Sega Saturn) · 6 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 57Why make another Toshinden game when you can just toss this out for people instead? Thanks, Takara! You can view the monotony for yourself…
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 56: Power Move Pro Wrestling (PlayStation) · 2 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 56Take away not well-known characters to be replaced by completely unknown characters! It's a sound business decision! See the grappling action here…
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 55: Dino Land (Mega Drive) · 1 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 55Dinosaurs go raaawr and get hit with balls. See the dinosaur craziness here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJxnKsG_r8c
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 54: Trick'N Snowboarder (PlayStation) · 2 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 54More like CHICKEN snowboarder ha ha ha View the amazing footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXX_13CPc2A
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 53: Binary Land (Famicom) · 3 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 53A 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
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 52: Kuri Kuri Mix (PlayStation 2) · 6 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 52Transliteration prohibited alliteration. See rabbits try to work together: https://youtu.be/FknhmcXS4L4
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 51: Cosmic Fantasy (PC Engine CD-ROM²) · 4 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 51A game series without much gameplay described by an article without much clarity. See not so clear slight nudity here: https://youtu.be/-RoxAZGpD9s
- JGJ reads WIkipedia 50: Konami Krazy Racers (Game Boy Advance) · 4 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 50Wikipedia editors are great at explaining obvious things ad nauseum! See the racing action for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwVCzJh3CxE
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 49: Kero Kero King DX (GameCube) · 6 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 49Frogs are useful in sporting situations. See the beautiful amphibious entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTfR3uKhFmk
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 48: Nightshade (PlayStation 2) · 7 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 48There is more gender equality in modern representations of centuries-old criminality than actual centuries-old criminality. See some chick kick stuff here…
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 47: MegaRace (3DO) · 7 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 47It is a thousand times better than KiloRace! See the game gameplay played: https://youtu.be/SBp_bDc8Gm8
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 46: Top Hunter (Neo Geo CD) · 6 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 46Better 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
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 45: Total Eclipse (3DO) · 6 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 453DO better than PlayStation because of course. Reminisce about Bonnie Tyler in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m3OOoCHGBw
- JGJ reads Wikipedia: Astro Robo Sasa (Famicom) · 1 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 44A fun game that is fun for you to play for fun! See the bullet heaven for thyself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nnxxneNPqo
- JGJ reads Wikipedia 43: X-Zone (Super Famicom) · 1 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 43No, it is not DAZN's adult-themed streaming service. Enjoy some quality non-gameplay footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz34ItC280o







