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Japan Game Junk

Kento DiCaprio

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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S4 · E1
Friday · 10 min
Daikeien | Japan gaming deep dive #3
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/
S4 · E1
September 18 · 14 min
Japanese Pokemon Nomenclature | Japan gaming deep dive #2
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!
S4 · E1
September 15 · 15 min
"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
September 15 · 1 min
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!
S3 · E22
September 9 · 6 min
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.
S3 · E21
September 1 · 6 min
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.
S3 · E20
August 21 · 7 min
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.
S3 · E19
August 13 · 5 min
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.
S3 · E18
August 6 · 36 sec
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.
S3 · E17
August 1 · 8 min
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.
S3 · E16
July 25 · 9 min
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.
S3 · E15
July 21 · 8 min
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.
S3 · E14
July 14 · 5 min
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.
S3 · E13
July 7 · 7 min
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.
S3 · E12
July 4 · 7 min
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.
S3 · E11
June 26 · 6 min
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!
S3 · E10
June 18 · 12 min
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.
S3 · E9
June 9 · 12 min
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.
S3 · E8
June 2 · 7 min
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.
S3 · E7
May 26 · 9 min
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.

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