HeyJaredJapan 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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- Sep 18, 2026
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Japanese Pokemon Nomenclature | Japan gaming deep dive #2 (opens the original)
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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!
"Disco Queen of Love" | Japan gaming deep dive #1 (opens the original)
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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
The next season of the JGJ podcast (opens the original)
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After 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 (opens the original)
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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.
Virtual Boy | JGJ game system explanations and buying guides #21 (opens the original)
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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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