Japan Game Junk

On April 21, 2024, I visited the Surugaya store in Machida, Tokyo, and I do not work at the English school next to it so if you would please stop staring at me like you think I do

From an April 21, 2024 visit, in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, it's Zest! Or is it Surugaya? Anyway get cheap old Neo Geo cartridges or expensive new Neo Geo cartridges or aPC-FX fake I should have bought and now regret skipping!

If you are a foreigner visiting various used game stores in Japan, you probably have already visited Hard Off in the ECOTown center in Hachioji, Tokyo. On April 21, 2024, I braved the parking structure to share with you the hobby computers to be had and the white people you can see.

A fine Surugaya store in Kashiwa, Chiba has lots of pricey 3DO nudity. And at least on April 20, 2024, it had the oddest game soundtrack ever put on sale in the junk section.

A wonderful store in Matsudo, Chiba, this branch of Momotaro Okoku truly respects Xbox as well as the human excretion processes.

After visiting the Hard Off Ichikawa Ono branch in Chiba prefecture on April 20, 2024, I describe androgynous mermaids, regrettable old sales, and 3000 yen paper sleeves.

Yet another Hard Off in Koshigaya city of Saitama. This time it's the Koshigaya Minami branch visited on April 15, 2024. Not much rarity to share but I was kind enough to supply you with a 10 second long good bye.

A description of the fun to be had in a traditional Famicom store in Japan which is endangered. This one is Papi, in Soka city of Saitama, visited on April 15, 2024. It's an experience every game collector should experience at least once so please just go while you still can.

Visiting the Chiba Kanteidan branch in Yachiyo city on April 14, 2024, I could find a 100 yen section I found to be very interesting. Also I buy a game involving high school girl corpses, and I explain honking a horn on a hill.

A short check in with the Hard Off / Off House combo store in Yachiyo city of Chiba prefecture on April 14, 2024. Not much to mention other than a rare boxed console variant I'd never seen for sale.

A report from a wonderful store in Chiba. It's the Momotaro Okoku (Peach Boy Kingdom) in Narashino, Chiba. Always good finds despite some dubious pricing, and all the good stuff is on the 2nd floor so you can ignore the card game dorks on the first floor!

The rarest retro game find ever is the most expensive thing ever sold at Hard Off. This is the report of a visit on April 14, 2024 at the store in Kamagaya, Chiba.

Back in Koshigaya city of Saitama although in a very different part than the store in a previous episode, this time I recall seeing overpriced handhelds and underpriced cartridges. I also describe how you can get locked in with birds and touch furry animals cheaply while thinking of a land down under. From April 8th of 2024.

On a rainy Monday in Saitama prefecture I visit the Hard Off store in the Kamiaoki area of Kawaguchi city. I am impressed with the condition of the games on sale, and I share how I am also impressed with the movie theater experience at the highly recommended AEON Cinema in Kawaguchi city.

The final of 3 stores in a row from Oyama city of Tochigi on March 31, 2024. Attempting to repay useful information at the end result in stuttering and stammering and humility.

One of the better used game stores in Tochigi prefecture, this is the Surugaya store in Oyama city visited on March 31, 2024. I find a great game value and also describe how character creators and fans help their beloved creations express their inner desires.

The first of 3 episodes covering stores in the industrial city of Oyama in Tochigi prefecture. This Hard Off had some rarities. It also has weird capsule birds and I buy a Call of Duty game because that's how cool I am.

To western Ibaraki close to the borders with Saitama and Tochigi, I visit the only Surugaya in the prefecture. I find expensive software for Saturn exploiting a notorious cultural vice, and then hopelessly run in and out of a Hard Off branch that usually disappoints.

This time describing one of the many Hard Off stores in Saitama, the Koshigaya Soka bypass store in Koshigaya city. In addition, bonus info about Koshigaya and why it is worth a visit.

Visiting the Guruguru Daiteikoku (Twirling Big Empire) kanteidan-style store on March 24, 2024. Also explaining the surrounding area and why you need to get a driving license before moving to Japan.

In the first store visit in this series, I describe notable things regarding the Hard Off branch located in Toyoshiki, Kashiwa city, Chiba prefecture. As a bonus, I describe buying pizza from a heavily tattooed man. I am full of gratitude for your time to listen to my steam of semi-conciousness.

Just an intro into my plans for the future. I hope you'll join me!