Japan Retro Direct

Alabama: Pop de Cute na Shinri Test (ポップでキュートな心理テストAlabama)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T16:41:00+09:00

Alabama: Pop de Cute na Shinri Test (ポップでキュートな心理テストAlabama) is a freaking weird game. Full of western stereotypes, terrible English and bizarre mini-games. Help Alabama-chan finish her driving test while playing min-games and wondering how this game got made. Can be played to completion without knowing Japanese.

"HEY ALABAMA WHAT'S NEXT STORY?!"

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Suchie-Pai Adventure The Throbbing Nightmare / Suchie-Pai Adventure Doki Doki Nightmare (スーチーパイアドベンチャードキドキ♥ナイトメア) [18+]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T16:37:14+09:00

Suchie-Pai Adventure The Throbbing Nightmare / Suchie-Pai Adventure Doki Doki Nightmare (スーチーパイアドベンチャードキドキ♥ナイトメア) has probably the best name for a game ever. Set in the world of the popular sexy mahjong series but with none of the.. well.. mahjong. It is a funny, sexy adventure game that even has a shooter mini-game (its the first level so you can get to it easily). And crazy enough this game supports up to 4 players so you can have an awkward party!

This title was rated 18+ in Japan. Please do not buy it if you are under that age or don't want that kind of content.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Rage Racer (レイジレーサー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T01:07:44+09:00

Rage Racer (レイジレーサー) is the 3rd game in the Ridge Racer series and the first to not be an arcade port. It was also the first game in the series to introduce the race queen Reiko Nagase. Great game. No Japanese is needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) [First Print]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T01:06:14+09:00

Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) So many people buy this game because they are Eva fans but give up on it right away due to the language barrier. But you can totally play this one. Watch the tutorial video I have linked below (warning some strong language) and it will give you the basics. This is a must buy for fans of the series. Can be played without knowing any Japanese.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Final Fantasy VI (ファイナルファンタジーVI) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T01:04:04+09:00

Final Fantasy VI (ファイナルファンタジーVI) is the last mainline Final Fantasy to be made with 2D sprite graphics and it is also belived by many people to be one of the best Final Fantasy games. That opera scene alone is worth the price of admission.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers. As with most games of this age I cannot guarantee the battery will be able to hold saved data without replacement.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Secret of Mana / Seiken Densetsu 2 (聖剣伝説2) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T00:58:16+09:00

Secret of Mana / Seiken Densetsu 2 (聖剣伝説2) is a stunning Action RPG. The graphics, sounds and gameplay are timeless. One of the few RPGs with multiplayer.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your Super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Trials of Mana / Seiken Densetsu 3 (聖剣伝説3) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T00:57:37+09:00

Trials of Mana / Seiken Densetsu 3 (聖剣伝説3) is one of the best looking, best sounding and best playing games on the Super Famicom. Set in a high fantasy world with many different characters and paths. Highly recommended.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. I test to make sure each cartridge loads on actual Super Famicom hardware. If the game contains a battery I attempt to save and load data. I cannot guarantee that it will still function when you receive the game. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers. As with most games of this age I cannot guarantee the battery will be able to hold saved data without replacement.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong (ドンキーコングGB ディンキーコング&ディクシーコング) Japan Exclusive Color Version

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T00:50:49+09:00

Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong (ドンキーコングGB ディンキーコング&ディクシーコング) is a Japan Exclusive Game Boy COLOR port of the GB Donkey Kong Land 3. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic Game Boy system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Game Boy games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Game Boy Color or GBA systems. It will also run on any version of the GameCube Game Boy Player. As with most games of this age I cannot guarantee the battery will be able to hold saved data without replacement.

Loose Game Boy carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Beyond the Beyond: Harukanaru Kanān e (ビヨンドザビヨンド〜遥かなるカナーンへ〜)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T00:49:28+09:00

Beyond the Beyond: Harukanaru Kanān e (ビヨンドザビヨンド〜遥かなるカナーンへ〜) is an early PS1 RPG by Camelot (the team behind the Shining Series).

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Red Alarm (レッドアラーム) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T00:47:54+09:00

Red Alarm (レッドアラーム) is an immersive wire frame 3D shooter and one of the few games to take advantage of the duel-dpads of the Virtual Boy. It was also one of my favorite games on the system as a kid. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic Virtual Boy system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Virtual Boy games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US Virtual Boy systems.

Virtual Boy carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Utada Hikaru - Heart Station

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-18T00:19:31+09:00

Utada Hikaru's 5th full length album (8th if you count the English albums credited as Cubic U or Utada)

Vinnk's Take: After her English language albums failed to set the world on fire (despite their quality) many people began to doubt that she would ever be able to deliver an album of the quality and mainstream appeal of her first 3. Personally I never never bet agains Hikaru and she showed everyone with a fantastic return to form album Heart Station. The lead single, "Flavor of Life", because one of the top selling singles of all time. Also "Prisoner of Love" and "Beautiful World" are fantastic. As I was writing this I was compelled to listen through the entire album again. An afternoon well spent.

Tracklist

1. "Fight the Blues" 4:10
2. "Heart Station" 4:36
3. "Beautiful World" 5:17
4. "Flavor of Life (Ballad Version)" 5:25
5. "Stay Gold" 5:14
6. "Kiss & Cry" 5:06
7. "Gentle Beast Interlude" 1:13
8. "Celebrate" 4:26
9. "Prisoner of Love" 4:46
10. "Teiku 5 (テイク 5, Take 5)" 3:42
11. "Boku wa Kuma (ぼくはくま, I am a Bear)" 2:23
12. "Niji-iro Basu (虹色バス, Rainbow-colored Bus)" 5:50
13. "Flavor of Life" (bonus track)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Utada Hikaru - Fantôme (ファントーム)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-17T15:25:56+09:00

Utada Hikaru's 6th full length Japanese album.

Vinnk's Take: Don't call it a comeback. But that's what it was called at the time. Her first new album in 7 years. It had a lot to live up to. Sales wise it might not have, but as an artistic work it is one of her most personal and powerful. Deeper themes of grief, sadness and death are mixed in with the usual love themes. It reflects where she was in the midst of personal tragedies. But the record is not a bummer and it's quite beautiful. A highlight for me is "Nijikan Dake no Vacance" where she collaborated with one of my other favorite singers Sheena Ringo. If you like Utada, give this album a try.

Track listing

1. Michi
2. Ore no Kanojo
3. Hanataba o Kimi ni
4. Nijikan Dake no Vacance (feat. Ringo Sheena)
5. Ningyo
6. Tomodachi (feat. Nariaki Obukuro)
7. Manatsu no Tōriame
8. Kōya no Ōkami
9. Boukyaku (feat. KOHH)
10. Jinsei Saikō no Hi
11. Sakura Nagashi

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Chu Chu Rocket (チューチューロケット!)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-17T15:24:24+09:00

Chu Chu Rocket (チューチューロケット!) is an action puzzle game where you arrange gates to protect mice (and get them into escape rockets) while avoiding cats. It is much more fun (and challenging) than that sounds. Multiplayer is intense. You can easily play it without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on authentic Dreamcast hardware and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Dreamcast games before buying. This game will run on a US/PAL system if it is modified or if you have a boot disc (of which there are many varieties).

Dreamcast games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Front Mission 2 (フロントミッションセカンド)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-17T15:12:54+09:00

Front Mission 2 (フロントミッションセカンド) Is a Japan exclusive Tactical RPG in the Front Mission series.

From Wiki: "According to the series' public relations manager Koichiro Sakamoto, the game was never released outside Japan due to the presence of situations and vocabulary which would be considered faux pas in North America."

That said, fans have made some fantastic guides and walkthroughs so that non-Japanese speakers can still play the game to completion. They can be found here: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps/197397-front-mission-second/faqs

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

CD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Mario Kart DS (マリオカートDS) [No manual]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T20:31:39+09:00

Mario Kart DS (マリオカートDS) is the 2nd portable installment of the classic Kart racing game. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo DS system and it stats up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo DS games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS or 2DS system.

Games will be wrapped in removable plastic sleeves and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailers for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Landmark (1st print Edition with DVD and slipcase)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T16:36:10+09:00

Landmark is the 7th studio album by Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Vinnk's Take: Such a great album. This is a gateway album for a lot of people, they get it for the Naruto track "Sore dewa, Mata Ashita", and there is nothing wrong with buying it for that reason, it's a great song. But don't overlook the other songs. This is one of my daughters favorite albums (she is a big fan of Asian Kung-Fu Generation) and she says the best tracks are: "all right part2" and "nemone no Saku Haru ni". I usually just listen to the album the whole way through.

Track listing

1. All right part2
2. N2
3. 1.2.3.4.5.6. Baby
4. AとZ (A to Z)
5. 大洋航路 (Taiyō Kōro)
6. バイシクルレース (Bicycle Race)
7. それでは、また明日 (Sore dewa, Mata Ashita)
8. 1980
9. マシンガンと形容詞 (Machine Guns to Keiyōshi)
10. レールロード (Railroad)
11. 踵で愛を打ち鳴らせ (Kakato de Ai o Uchinarase)
12. アネモネの咲く春に (Anemone no Saku Haru ni)

DISC 2 — DVD Tracklist

**“BEST HIT AKG”
2012.02.23 日本武道館 (Nippon Budokan)**
1. アフターダーク (After Dark)
2. ソラニン (Soranin)
3. マーチングバンド (Marching Band)
4. リライト (Rewrite)
5. ループ&ループ (Loop & Loop)
6. 君という花 (Kimi to Iu Hana)
7. 踵で愛を打ち鳴らせ (Kakato de Ai o Uchinarase)
**“NANO-MUGEN CIRCUIT 2011”
2011.07.04 仙台リキッドルーム (Sendai Liquidroom)**
8. All right part2
Performed by ASIAN KUNG‑FU GENERATION & 後藤正文 (Gotoh Masafumi) from チャットモンチー

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete (ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T16:26:37+09:00

Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete (ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて) is the 3DS version of the epic RPG Dragon Quest XI. This version was exclusive to Japan and different enough artistically that it is worth owning even if you already have the game on PS4 or Switch.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo 3DS system and it stats up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo 3DS games are not region free. This cart will only run on JPN 3DS or 2DS system.

Games will be wrapped in removable plastic sleeves and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailers for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Gundam Breaker 2 (ガンダムブレイカー2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T16:24:25+09:00

Gundam Breaker 2 (ガンダムブレイカー2) is the sequel to the popular first Gundam Breaker game. This one took the good parts of that first game and added more.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. 99% of PS3 games (including this one) are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Cibo Matto - Stereo Type A

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T16:21:36+09:00

Stereo Type A is the 2nd (and sadly final) album by Cibo Matto.

Vinnk's Take: What a crazy, wonderful album. A mad mix of trip‑hop, shibuya‑kei, indie pop, lounge, and alternative rock. Many people know Cibo Matto from the tracks they contributed to the Jet Set Radio series, but like the snob I am, "I knew them before that". Give the track "Sci‑Fi Wasabi" a listen (linked below) and see if their weirdness clicks with you.

Tracklist:

1. Working for Vacation – 3:15
2. Spoon – 4:05
3. Flowers – 2:57
4. Lint of Love – 6:08
5. Moonchild – 5:11
6. Sci‑Fi Wasabi – 3:41
7. Clouds – 3:26
8. Speechless – 4:31
9. King of Silence – 4:53
10. Blue Train – 5:21
11. Sunday Part I – 3:19
12. Sunday Part II – 3:38
13. Stone – 3:15
14. Mortming – 3:09

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dragon's Crown (ドラゴンズクラウン) [Full English version on Disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T16:05:48+09:00

Dragon's Crown (ドラゴンズクラウン) is a side scroling beat 'em up in the vein of Princess Crown (some of the same team was involved with both games) or Guardian Heroes. This is the Japanese release so text is in Japanese but the Main menu is in English with voices changeable to English.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. 99% of PS3 games (including this one) are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Anarchy Reigns / Max Anarchy (マックスアナーキー) [Fully in English]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T16:03:13+09:00

Anarchy Reigns / Max Anarchy (マックスアナーキー) is an over-the-top open world beat 'em up game. From Platinum games (Bayonetta, Metal Gear Rising) so you should know it's gonna get nuts. The youtube clip I linked is in Japanese but the Language can be set to English (it defaults to your system language).

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. 99% of PS3 games (including this one) are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

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Utada Hikaru - Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 1

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T15:34:42+09:00

Utada Hikaru's 1st greatest hits album.

Vinnk's Take: When I really like an artist I often stay away from "Greatest Hits" albums as I like to listen to the original albums the songs are taken from. So I never bought this CD until a few years ago. I will still recommend buying all the albums these songs come from (First Love, Distance, Deep River and Ultra Blue) if you know that you dig Hikaru's sound, but if you are new to this artist, this is actually a really good place to start. And if I was introducing Utada to someone who has never heard her, I would probably recommend this album. And a lot of people agree, this was the best selling album of the year when it came out and went on to be in the top 40 best selling albums in Japanese history.

Track listing

1. "Time Will Tell" (from First Love) 5:30
2. "Automatic" (from First Love) 5:28
3. "Movin' on Without You" (from First Love) 4:38
4. "First Love" (from First Love) 4:18
5. "Addicted to You (Up-In-Heaven Mix)" (from Distance) 5:19
6. "Wait & See (Risk) (Wait & See: リスク" (from Distance) 4:49
7. "For You" (from Distance) 5:22
8. "Time Limit (タイム・リミット)" (from Distance) 4:55
9. "Can You Keep a Secret?" (from Distance) 5:08
10. "Final Distance" (from Deep River) 5:40
11. "Traveling" (from Deep River) 5:13
12. "Hikari (光)" (from Deep River) 5:02
13. "Sakura Drops (Sakuraドロップス)" (from Deep River) 4:59
14. "Letters" (from Deep River) 4:48
15. "Colors" (new single; further included in Ultra Blue)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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Wizard's Harmony (ウィザーズハーモニー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T15:33:31+09:00

Wizard's Harmony (ウィザーズハーモニー) is a magical simulation game. It was made by Arc System Works.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

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Puyo Puyo Fever (ぷよぷよフィーバー) [Full English and Japanese versions on Disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T15:18:12+09:00

Puyo Puyo Fever (ぷよぷよフィーバー) is a puzzle game and the first in the new-style Puyo games done by SEGA after Compile folded. Also the first with the "Fever bar" gameplay mechanic. This game has a full English version on the disc with full voice action and/or subtitles. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Spitz - Hachimitsu

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-12T15:15:31+09:00

Hachimitsu is the 6th album by Spitz

Vinnk's Take: Back many years ago when I was an exchange student in Japan, one of my classmates was giving a speech about his favorite band. It was Spitz. Year later I finally bought a Spitz album, this one, and I have been a fan ever since. I linked 涙がキラリ☆ (Namida ga Kirari☆) below because beyond being a big single off this album, it is also one of their most well known songs. Also try "Ai no Kotoba" and "Spider" off this album.

Track listing

1. ハチミツ — Hachimitsu
2. 涙がキラリ☆ — Namida ga Kirari☆
3. 歩き出せ、クローバー — Arukidase, Clover
4. ルナルナ — Luna Luna
5. 愛のことば — Ai no Kotoba
6. トンガリ’95 — Tongari ’95
7. あじさい通り — Ajisai Dōri
8. スパイダー — Spider
9. グラスホッパー — Grasshopper
10. 不死身のビーナス — Fujimi no Venus
11. Y — Y

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Exerion (エクセリオン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-06T12:42:39+09:00

Exerion (エクセリオン) is a really interesting Galaga-like game. Weird trippy scrolling backgrounds. Robot space dragons. It can be easily played without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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T&E Virtual Golf (T＆E ヴァーチャルゴルフ) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-06T12:42:39+09:00

Note: Please notice from the photos that the inner paper tray is missing. The price has been lowered because of this.

T&E Virtual Golf (T＆E ヴァーチャルゴルフ) is a 3D golf game for the Virtual Boy. T&E Soft made a name for themselves with their excellent golf games on 16 and 32 bit platforms. They bring the experience to the Virtual Boy and it works well. It can be easily played without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an authentic Virtual Boy system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Virtual Boy games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US Virtual Boy systems.

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Galactic Pinball (ギャラクティックピンボール) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-06T12:42:39+09:00

NOTE: The box is not in the best condition, please look at the photos before ordering. The price has been lowered because of this.

Galactic Pinball (ギャラクティックピンボール) is a 3D pinball game for the Virtual Boy The development of this game was managed by the legendary Gunpei Yokoi. It can be easily played without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an authentic Virtual Boy system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Virtual Boy games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US Virtual Boy systems.

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Porno Graffitti - foo?

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

"Foo?" is the second album by Porno Graffitti

Vinnk's Take: The song "Music Hour" (that I linked below ) was getting a lot of radio play during my study abroad in Japan. But I actually didn't know who the artist was until I bought their greatest hits album years later. Anyway, Foo? represents the band as rising stars and is one of my favorite albums by them. Other good tracks are “Saudade,” and “Saboten.”

Track listing

1. "INNERVISIONS" 4:34
2. "Guava Juice" (グァバジュース) 4:22
3. "Saudade "D" tour style" (サウダージ "D" tour style) 4:26
4. "Ai Naki…" (愛なき… / Without Love…) 5:17
5. "Ore, Tenshi" (オレ、天使 / I am, Angel) 3:58
6. "Saboten" (サボテン / Cactus) 4:54
7. "Name is Man 〜Kimi no Mikata〜" (Name is man 〜君の味方〜 / Name is Man 〜Your Side〜) 4:58
8. "Draw #2 Harumitsu" (デッサン #2 春光) 5:20
9. "Music Hour Ver.164" (ミュージック・アワー Ver.164) 4:39
10. "Kūsō Kagaku Shōnen" (空想科学少年 / Science Fiction Boy) 4:58
11. "Report 21" 5:17
12. "Yoake Mae ni ha" (夜明けまえには / Before Dawn) 4:40

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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Scratch - Kimura Kaela - (CD + DVD Limited Edition)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

Scratch is Kimura Kaela’s third studio album.

Vinnk's Take: Still regret that I didn't see her during this tour. She was coming to Fukuoka and my friends went but I didn't want to take a day off of work. I don't even remember what I did at work that day, but I still remember missing the concert. Oh yeah.. the album. It's great. Listed to "Magic Music", "Snowdome" and "TREE CLIMBERS". This is peak Kimura Kaela.

Track list:

1. L.drunk
2. Magic Music
3. Snowdome
4. ワニと小鳥 (Wani to Kotori)
5. dolphin
6. sweetie
7. きりんタン (Kirin-tan)
8. Scratch
9. SWINGING LONDON
10. never land
11. TREE CLIMBERS
12. JOEY BOY
13. Ground Control (Album Mix)

DVD Contents
Magic Music (Music Video)
Tree Climbers (Music Video)
Snowdome (Music Video)
Live performances from her 2006 tour
Behind‑the‑scenes / making‑of footage

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

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Shiina Ringo (椎名林檎) - Shōso Strip (勝訴ストリップ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

Shōso Strip (勝訴ストリップ) is Shiina Ringo’s second studio album.

Vinnk's Take: What can I even say? One of my favorite albums by one of my favorite artists. This album was actually introduced to me by one of the exchange students at my University. After hearing it, I became completely obsessed. The track "Honnō" (video below) is one of my favorite songs across all media. Listen to it, but beware, it might awaken something in you.

Tracklist:

1. 虚言症 (Kyogenshou – I Am a Liar)
2. 浴室 (Yokushitsu – Bathroom)
3. 弁解ドビュッシー (Benkai Debussy – Excuse Debussy)
4. ギブス (Gips)
5. 闇に降る雨 (Yami ni Furu Ame – A Driving Rain in the Darkness)
6. アイデンティティ (Identity)
7. 罪と罰 (Tsumi to Batsu – Crime and Punishment)
8. ストイシズム (Stoicism)
9. 月に負け犬 (Tsuki ni Makeinu – A Broken Man and Moonlight)
10. サカナ (Sakana – Titbits)
11. 病床パブリック (Byoushou Public – Sickbed Public)
12. 本能 (Honnō – Instinct)
13. 依存症 (Izonshou – I Am an Addict)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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Beat Crusaders - P.O.A: Pop on Arrival

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

P.O.A: Pop on Arrival is the 5th studio album by the rock band Beat Crusaders

Vinnk's Take: This is the first album I bought from Beat Crusaders and another I bough based on the cover alone. I also had a chance to see these guys live in 2006. They put on a great show. They are famous for never showing their actual faces but wearing dot-matrix paper masks of their faces. Anyway, great album. This is the one that is considered their breakout album that put them on the map. I dig the tracks "Japanese Girl", "Hit in the USA" and "Love Potion #9".

Track listing

1. Nampla – 0:32
2. Isolations – 2:15
3. Hit in the USA – 2:59
4. Feel – 2:47
5. Lovepotion #9 – 2:48
6. Clown for the Day – 3:12
7. Sasquatch – 1:37
8. Japanese Girl – 2:32
9. Love Is Inspiration – 1:56
10. Disaster – 3:01
11. Love Dischord – 4:02
12. Blockbastard – 3:42
13. Rusk – 2:51
14. S×E×X×I×S×T – 1:45

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Do as Infinity - Gates of Heaven

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

Gates of Heaven is the 5th studio album from the rock band Do As Infinity.

Vinnk's Take: It's hard to go wrong with Do as Infinity. This album contains some of my favorite of their songs. "Hiiragi" and "Field of Dreams" got a lot of play from me when this album was new. The biggest hit single was "魔法の言葉〜Would You Marry Me?〜" which still holds up. Outside of Japan this album is not as well known. Probably because none of the songs were used for Anime or games (like their previous albums) but it is well known in Japan because "Hiiragi" was used as a theme song for the TV drama Koibumi ~Watashitachi ga Aishita Otoko~.

Tracklist:

1. Gates of Heaven
2. 本日ハ晴天ナリ (Honjitsu wa Seiten Nari / Today Will Be a Fine Day)
3. 柊 (Hiiragi / Holly)
4. アザヤカナハナ (Azayaka na Hana / Vivid Flower)
5. 魔法の言葉〜Would You Marry Me?〜 (Mahō no Kotoba)
6. ブランコ (Buranko / Swing)
7. D/N/A
8. Weeds
9. Field of Dreams
10. 科学の夜 (Kagaku no Yoru / Night of Science)
11. Thanksgiving Day

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Ayumi Hamasaki - Ayu-mi-x II Version JPN

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

Ayu-mi-x II Version JPN is a remix album from Ayumi Hamasaki.

Vinnk's Take: Ayu-mi-x albums are decisive. Some people think these are the absolute best versions of Hamasaki's music. And if you are into dance music I can see how you might agree. I personally like the album versions better but these ares till great and this remix CD actually outsold a lot of the mainline albums so many people like it.

Tracklist:

1. Trauma "YUKIHIRO FUKUTOMI REMIX" [6:58] Remixed by Yukihiro Fukutomi
2. Fly high "Groove That Speed Mix" [5:00] Remixed by Satoshi Hidaka from GTS
3. immature "CLUB BAHIA MIX" [4:58] Remixed by MINT meets HOW
4. too late "LaB LIFe Remix" [5:41] Remixed by LaB LIFe
5. Boys & Girls "Inskadisco mix" [4:13] Remixed by THE GROUPE featuring Sogabe Keiichi
6. WHATEVER "FPM's WINTER BOSSA" [6:50] Remixed by Tomoyuki Tanaka [Fantastic Plastic Machine] 後に14thシングル「vogue」にも収録された。
7. End roll "da urban maesto mix" [6:03] Remix developed by "tosh masuda" in the london Darkrooms. 後に15thシングル「Far away」にも収録された。
8 .Who... "Blue Obsession Mix" [6:02] Remixed by CMJK
9. And Then "Future Disc Mix" [5:39] Remixed by Nord Rider
10. monochrome "D-Z WHITE INSTINCT Mix" [6:13]Remix produced by C-NTALOW. K-ZILLOW Remixed by D-Z
11. appears "DJ-TURBO Remix" [8:27]Remixed by DJ-TURBO from GTS
12. P.S. II "Dub's Kingship Remix" [6:41] Remixed by Izumi "D・M・X" Miyazaki
原曲「POWDER SNOW」に続き、宮崎がリミックスしている。

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Do as Infinity - Deep Forest

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

Do as Infinity - Deep Forest is the 3rd and best selling album from the rock band Do As Infinity. Contains "Fukai Mori " which was the second ending theme for the anime Inuyasha

Vinnk's Take: This is my favorite Do as Infinity album and has my Favorite Do as Infinity song ("Boukensha Tachi" See the video below). Most people know of the album because of the theme from InuYasaha. That's a great track, but don't skip over the rest of the album, there are some real bangers.

Tracklist:

1. "Fukai Mori (深い森; Deep Forest)" 4:05
2. "Tōku Made (遠くまで; Far Away)" 4:16
3. "Tadaima (タダイマ; I'm Home)" 4:29
4. "Get yourself" 3:39
5. "Tsubasa no Keikaku (翼の計画; Plan for Wings)" 4:07
6. "Kōzō Kaikaku (構造改革; New Foundation)" 3:34
7. "Koi Otome (恋妃; A Girl's Love)" 4:17
8. "Week!" 4:16
9. "Hang out" 4:03
10. "Bōkenshatachi (冒険者たち; Adventurers)" 4:04
11. "Enrai (遠雷; Distant Thunder)" 3:43

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Tamaki Nami - Make Progress (CD + DVD Limited Edition)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

Make Progress is Tamaki Nami's 2nd album and the first to chart at number 1.

Vinnk's Take: People know Tamaki Nami from the Gundam themes she performed but there is more to the artist than those (though 2 of them are on this album). Great songs and stylish jpop flavor. This collection is a nice package with the DVD included. I would link to a video but due to her transferring to a new label none of her early videos are on youtube.

Tracklist:

CD

Fly Away
Reason
Daybreak
Future Step
Truth
大胆にいきましょう↑Heart & Soul↑ (Daitan ni Ikimashou)
Make Progress ~Instrumental~
Heroine
暗闇物語 (Kurayami Monogatari)
You
Fortune
DreamerS
Distance
Reason (Reproduction ~flash forward mix~) (bonus track)

DVD

大胆にいきましょう↑Heart&Soul↑
Reason
Fortune
Heroine

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD included in this album is region 2 so make sure your player can read these discs.

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Nanase Aikawa - ParaDOX

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

ParaDOX is the 2nd album by Nanase Aikawa.

Vinnk's Take: I was and still am mildly disturbed by the video for "Koigokoro" (see below) but this is a great 90's Power Pop album. It continues to define her "bad girl" persona and it is a fun album to listen to really loudly. I recommend the track, "Troublemaker"

Tracklist:

CD
1. "CAT on the Street"
2. "Tenshi no You ni Odorasete (天使のように踊らせて)"
3. "Troublemaker (トラブルメイカー) (trouble mix)"
4. "Akeru Koto no Nai Yoru Shizumu Koto no Nai Taiyou (明けることのない夜　沈むことのない太陽)
5. "Tori ni Naretara (鳥になれたら)
6. "a piece of memory"
7. "Koigokoro (恋心)
8. "Konna ni Aishitemo (こんなに愛しても) (water version)"
9. "Love merry-go-round"
10. "Sweet Emotion (S.V.mix)"
11. "Two of us"

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Nanase Aikawa - Red

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

Red is the debut album by Nanase Aikawa.

Vinnk's Take: This is one of the defining girl rock albums of the 90s. Popoular with both high school girls and (reportedly) biker dudes. "Yume Miru Shoujo ja Irarenai" was basically an anthem of this generation.

Tracklist:

1. "Hikari to Kage no Labyrinth (光と影の迷宮)
2. "Yume Miru Shoujo ja Irarenai (夢見る少女じゃいられない)
3. "Like A Hard Rain"
4. "Shake Me Baby"
5. "Sayonara"
6. "Break Out!"
7. "Glory Days"
8. "Love me"
9. "Bye-bye. (バイバイ。)
10. "Saigo no Yoru (最後の夜)
11. "Ima Demo... (今でも…。, Still ....)"

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Ayumi Hamasaki - I am...

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-04T05:11:42+09:00

I am... is Ayumi Hamasaki's 4th album and one of her most popular.

Vinnk's Take: I am... is the album that really got me into Ayumi Hamasaki. The album tries some really fun things. Mixing pop with some electronic music, just jam packed with energy. The tracks "Evolution" and "M" were deservedly big hits as songles and really propel the album. This is a good starting place if you want to see if Ayu's music is something you feel you might like.

Tracklist:

I am...
opening Run
Connected
UNITE!
evolution
Naturally
NEVER EVER
still alone
Daybreak
taskinlude
M
A Song is born
Dearest
no more words
Endless sorrow ~gone with the wind ver.~
Flower garden (Hidden track)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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GoldenEye 007 (ゴールデンアイ 007) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-03T11:44:53+09:00

GoldenEye 007 (ゴールデンアイ 007) this is the rare game by Rare. It's a fairly common game in the US, but it was printed in limited numbers for Japan. It remains a classic.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Nintendo 64 games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese N64 or a pin converter for a US system.

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Baku Bomberman (爆ボンバーマン) [boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-03T11:44:53+09:00

Baku Bomberman (爆ボンバーマン) is an action adventure game (different from the usual action puzzle format. It has both a single player story mode and multiplayer modes. This is the first 3D Bomberman game.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Nintendo 64 games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese N64 or a pin converter for a US system.

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LiberoGrande (リベログランデ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-03T04:24:37+09:00

LiberoGrande (リベログランデ) is Namco's take on arcade soccer/football. Since it was an arcade game first, it is a lot faster paced than a lot of the more simulation football games.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Time Crisis (タイムクライシス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-03T04:24:37+09:00

Time Crisis (タイムクライシス) is a classic light gun shooter that also introduces an interesting cover mechanic. It can be played with a regular controller so you don't need to have a light gun, but it's more fin with a light gun. No Japanese ability required. Game speech is in English.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Dance Dance Revolution (ダンスダンスレボリューション)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-03T04:24:37+09:00

Dance Dance Revolution (ダンスダンスレボリューション) this is the game that started the entire series and basically launched a new genre of game. Here is the first DDR game. It does not require the dance pads, you can enjoy it with a standard controller but it's a lot more fun with the dance pads. No Japanese is needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 (燃えろ！熱血リズム魂　押忍！闘え！応援団２)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-01T13:27:58+09:00

Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 (燃えろ！熱血リズム魂　押忍！闘え！応援団２) is, in my opinion, one of the best music/rhythm games ever made. Great tracklist, excellent gameplay and a crazy, wacky story. Japanese people have problems, how can we help them? Money? Support? No! Male cheerleaders to root for them of course! No need to play the fist one, these games stand alone. You can play this game without knowledge of Japanese.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo DS system and it stats up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo DS games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS or 2DS system.

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Hotel Dusk: Room 215 / Wish Room: Angel's Memory (ウィッシュルーム　天使の記憶)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-01T13:25:44+09:00

Hotel Dusk: Room 215 / Wish Room: Angel's Memory (ウィッシュルーム　天使の記憶) is a critically acclaimed point-and-click adventure game by CING. Really unique and stylish art style.

The game has been tested on an authentic Nintendo DS system and it stats up fine. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Nintendo DS games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS or 2DS system.

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Utada Hikaru - 初恋 (Hatsukoi)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-01T13:20:55+09:00

初恋 (Hatsukoi)” is Utada Hikaru’s 7th Japanese studio album.

Vinnk's Take: I have to apologize. I really need to listen to this album more. It came out at a time when I was really busy with other things in my life. I pre-ordered it, listened to on the day it came out and didn't really listen to it much after that. I know, I've been a bad fan. But listening to it again right now, I am really liking it, it is lighter and more upbeat than the previous album and of course has the Kingdom Hearts III song on it (which I have heard quite a few times). I am going to listen to it a bit more and then update this review. But really, if you are a fan of Utada Hikaru, I am sure you will love this album, Utada doesn't make bad albums.

Track listing

1. Play A Love Song
2. あなた (Anata)
3. 初恋 (Hatsukoi)
4. 誓い (Chikai)
5. Forevermore
6. Too Proud (feat. Jevon)
7. Good Night
8. パクチーの唄
9. 残り香
10. 大空で抱きしめて
11. 夕凪
12. 嫉妬されるべき人生

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Tommy february6 - Tommy february6

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-01T13:15:42+09:00

This is the first self-titled album by Tomoko Kawase's Bubblegum synth-pop group Tommy february6.

Vinnk's Take: Might be one of the best things ever. Tomoko Kawase is a member of the rock group "The Brilliant Green" (also fantastic, check them out) but wanted to do some songs in an 80's retro pop vain. So she made the alter ego Tommy february6. On the surface it does indeed look like sweet innocent candy pop but under the surface there is a darker twisted side. Watch the video for the hit "Everyday at the Bus Stop" (linked below) to see what I mean. Beyond that, it's just good catchy music. I love it.

Tracklist:

1. "T.O.M.M.Y"
2. "Everyday at the Bus Stop"
3. "Tommy Feb Latte, Macaron."
4. "Bloomin'!"
5. "Hey Bad Boy"
6. "Kiss One More Time"
7. "Where Are You? "My Hero""
8. "Walk Away From You My Babe"
9. "Love Never Sleeps"
10. "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" (Frankie Valli cover)
11. "I'll Be Your Angel"
12. "Candy Pop in Love"trumental

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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Tokyo Incidents / Tokyo Jihen (東京事変) - Kyōiku

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-01T13:13:55+09:00

Kyōiku is the 1st album by Tokyo Jihen (東京事変) sometimes credited as Tokyo Incidents.

Vinnk's Take: Sheena Ringo is one of my favorite Japanese solo artists. When it was announced that she would be forming a band I wasn't sure what to make of it. Would her style be diluted by the collaboration? I feel that they put together a really solid album and I had nothing to worry about. from the very fist track "Ringo no Uta" this album just bleeds style. "Sōnan" is the other song I was thinking of linking to this description, I highly recommend that one too.

1. "Ringo no Uta"
2. "Gunjō Biyori"
3. "Jusui Negai" (入水願い "Drowning Wish")
4. "Sōnan"
5. "Crawl" (クロール Kurōru)
6. "Genjitsu ni Oite" (現実に於て "In Reality"; instrumental)
7. "Genjitsu o Warau" (現実を嗤う "Laugh at Reality")
8. "Service" (サービス Sābisu)
9. "Ekimae" (駅前 "In Front of the Station")
10. "Omatsuri Sawagi" (御祭騒ぎ "Festival Bustle")
11. "Bokoku Jōcho" (母国情緒 "Homely Atmosphere")
12. "Yume no Ato" (夢のあと "A Scar of Dreams")

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Anri (杏里) - Boogie Woogie Mainland

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-08-01T13:12:34+09:00

Boogie Woogie Mainland is Anri’s 12th studio album

Vinnk's Take: Late 80's Anri. A amalgamation of city pop, boogie, disco, and synth‑pop. It kind of came out at the end of the City Pop era and represents a transition to the later music Anri would release. The title track "Boogie Woogie Mainland" is probably the most well know track on the album at the time but "Summer Candles" would become one of her signature ballads still being performed.

Track listing

1. Boogie Woogie Mainland – 4:33
2. Please! Make Me Cry – 4:18
3. 愛してるなんてとても言えない (Aishiteru Nante Totemo Ienai) – 5:02
4. D.J. I Love You – 4:38
5. 私だけのJoker (Watashi Dake no Joker) – 4:28
6. Goodbye Future – 4:32
7. Mercy! Mercy! – 4:25
8. Edge of Heaven – 4:56
9. 最後のサーフホリデー (Saigo no Surf Holiday) – 5:29
10. Summer Candles – 5:40

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IQ Intelligent Qube / Intelligent Cube (IQ インテリジェントキューブ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-31T23:14:33+09:00

IQ Intelligent Cube (IQ インテリジェントキューブ) is an action 3D platform puzzle game. Japanese is not needed to play the game but you might want to watch an English video to go over the rules.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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I.Q.: Intelligent Qube FINAL / I.Q Final

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-31T23:14:01+09:00

I.Q.: Intelligent Qube FINAL / I.Q Final is an expended follow up to the original Intelligent Qube action puzzle game. Now levels, modes and characters. Japanese is not needed to play the game but you might want to watch an English video to go over the rules.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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Borderlands（ボーダーランズ) [Full English version on Disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-27T01:20:02+09:00

Borderlands（ボーダーランズ) is the game that started the entire post-apocalyptic Action RPG series (and still my favorite one). This game has both Japanese and English versions on the disc, so no need to know Japanese.

The game has been tested in a Japanese Xbox 360 and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Xbox 360 games before buying. Region coding on the 360 is a bit odd, it is neither all region free or all region locked. Publishers could choose to lock their games or not (Many are region free!). I do not have a US or PAL 360 to test games so I can make no claims to their compatibility, but there are many list on the internet, such as this one: https://gaming.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_region-free_Xbox_360_video_games Again, I cannot vouch for their accuracy only that the game works perfectly in a JPN 360.

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Borderlands 2（ボーダーランズ2) [Full English version on Disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-27T01:19:28+09:00

Borderlands 2（ボーダーランズ2) is the sequel to the best-selling post-apocalyptic Action RPG. This game has both Japanese and English versions on the disc, so no need to know Japanese.

The game has been tested in a Japanese Xbox 360 and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Xbox 360 games before buying. Region coding on the 360 is a bit odd, it is neither all region free or all region locked. Publishers could choose to lock their games or not (Many are region free!). I do not have a US or PAL 360 to test games so I can make no claims to their compatibility, but there are many list on the internet, such as this one: https://gaming.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_region-free_Xbox_360_video_games Again, I cannot vouch for their accuracy only that the game works perfectly in a JPN 360.

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Winning Post 8 2017 (ウイニングポスト8 2017)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-27T01:11:49+09:00

Winning Post 8 2017 (ウイニングポスト8 2017) is a 2017 update of the 8th generation of the famous course racing game.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. PS4 games are region free so you should have no problem running it on your system.

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the brilliant green - the brilliant green (self-titled debut album)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T14:00:29+09:00

Debut album by the brilliant green.

Vinnk's Take: So I actually discovered Tomoko Kawase's solo project "Tommy February 6" before her band but once I found "the brilliant green" I have been a fan ever since. A lot less crazy than Tommy but rooted in amazing songs and a rocking band. There Will Be Love There was a huge hit in Japan. Tsumetai Hana (冷たい花) and "I’m in Heaven" are also standout tracks. This album is the best selling of their entire discography and a good place to start your new obsession.

Track listing

1. I’m in Heaven
2. Tsumetai Hana (冷たい花)
3. You & I
4. Always and Always
5. Stand By
6. Magic Place
7. I
8. Baby London Star
9. There Will Be Love There – 愛のある場所 –
10. Rock’n Roll

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the brilliant green - Los Angeles

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T14:00:29+09:00

Los Angeles is the 3rd album by the brilliant green.

Vinnk's Take: Probably my favorite album by the brilliant green. I actually discovered the brilliant green after Tomoko Kawase's solo work as Tommy February 6. And while this album is a lot more of a rock than pop album it shares a lot of the same DNA. "Kuroi Tsubasa", "Hello Another Way -それぞれの場所-", and "angel song -イヴの鐘-" are all fantastic.

Track listing

1. THE LUCKY STAR ☆☆☆
2. YEAH I WANT YOU BABY
3. angel song -イヴの鐘-
4. サヨナラ summer is over
5. ヒドイ雨
6. ☆FALLING STAR IN YOUR EYES
7. IT’S UP TO YOU!
8. 黒い翼
9. Los Angeles (instrumental)
10. Hello Another Way -それぞれの場所- (Album Mix)
11. I can hold your hand baby

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Fanclub (1st print Edition with slipcase)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T14:00:29+09:00

Fanclub is the 3rd studio album by Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Vinnk's Take: Probably one of Asian Kung-Fu Generation's best albums and contains 2 of my favorite songs of theirs. "World Apart" and "Blue Train". Not a bad place to start if you want to get into this group. Recommended!

Track listing

1. 暗号のワルツ (Waltz in Code) – 4:25
2. ワールドアパート (World Apart) – 4:29
3. ブラックアウト (Blackout) – 5:19
4. 桜草 (Primrose) – 3:53
5. 路地裏のうさぎ (Rabbit in the Back Alley) – 2:47
6. ブルートレイン (Blue Train) – 4:19
7. 真冬のダンス (Midwinter Dance) – 3:25
8. バタフライ (Butterfly) – 4:44
9. センスレス (Senseless) – 5:36
10. 月光 (Moonlight) – 6:22
11. タイトロープ (Tightrope) – 5:28

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Ellegarden - Pepperoni Quattro

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T14:00:29+09:00

Pepperoni Quattro is the 3rd studio album by Ellegarden.

Vinnk's Take: Wacky album. A lot of songs are in English so you can understand without knowing Japanese. Sone feel like stream of consciousness. "Pizza Man" is about looking for a Mathematician named Daniel to teach them about fractions using Pizza. No lie. Don't know why but I love it.

Track listing:

Supernova - 3:45
Starfish (スターフィッシュ) - 3:41
Make a Wish - 2:18
Addicted - 3:16
Butterfly (バタフライ) - 3:10
My Bloody Holiday - 2:36
Pizza Man - 2:09
Lost World (ロストワールド) - 3:17
Perfect Days - 3:26
Good Morning Kids - 3:40

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Orange Range - MusiQ

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T14:00:29+09:00

Orange Range - MusiQ is the 2nd and best selling album by Japanese Rock group Orange Range.

Vinnk's Take: What an amazing album. In the same record you have the sentimental ballad "Hana" which is still being played at graduation ceremonies and wacky tracks like "Locolotion". This is one of the high points of Orange Range and has songs that will get stuck in your head for the rest of your life.

Track listing

"Ka・Ri・Su・Ma" (Naoto)
"Chest (チェスト)"
"Locolotion (ロコローション)" (Orange Range, Gerry Goffin, Carole King)
"Ishin Denshin (以心電信)"
"Zung Zung Funky Music"
"Padi Bon Mahe (パディボンマヘ)" (Naoto)
"City Boy (シティボーイ)"
"Xie Xie (謝謝)" [nb 2]
"Danshi-ing Session (男子ing Session)"
"Beat Ball"
"Michishirube ~a road home~ (ミチシルベ〜a road home〜)"
"Hana (花)"
"Full Throttle"
"Matsuri Danshaku (祭男爵)"
"Papa"
"Hub Star"
"Oh! Yeah"
"SP Thanx"
"Cipangu 2 Cipangu (ジパング2ジパング)" (Naoto)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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The Pillows - OOPARTS (CD + DVD limited edition)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T12:31:52+09:00

OOPARTS is the 16th studio album by The Pillows.

Vinnk's Take: This album was billed as a 20th anniversary album at the time. When a lot of Japanese groups break up before reaching 5 years, this is pretty amazing. Overall a great album, I recommend “YOUR ORDER,” “FOXES,” and “Lemon Drops.” The Your Order video is linked below. If you like the Pillows, you will like this album, it is kinda quintessentially who they are.

Tracklist:

1. Dance with God
2. YOUR ORDER
3. メロディー (Melody)
4. Lemon Drops
5. FOXES
6. Beyond the moon
7. ジョニー・ストロボ (Johnny Strobe)
8. 雨上がりに見た幻 (A Vision Seen After the Rain)
9. LIFE SIZE LIFE (The bag is small, and I don't enter)
10. Primer Beat

DVD contains the video for Your Order

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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The Pillows - Trial (CD + DVD limited edition)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T12:31:19+09:00

Trial is the 18th studio album by The Pillows.

Vinnk's Take: Trial came out as the band turned 23. A long time for a Japanese band to stay together. This album represents fun tracks like “Comic Sonic” that harker to the FLCL days but also more mature tracks like "Energia" and “Mochinushi no Nai Guitar.”
Tracklist:

Tracks
1. Revival
2. Rescue
3. Comic Sonic (used as the SKET DANCE anime theme)
4. Flashback Story
5. Energia (エネルギヤ)
6. Polaris no Kagayaki Hirowanakatta Yumeutsutsu (ポラリスの輝き拾わなかった夢現)
7. Minority Whisper
8. Mochinushi no Nai Guitar (持ち主のないギター)
9. Trial
10. Ready Steady Go!

DVD contains the video for Trial

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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The Pillows - HORN AGAIN (CD + DVD)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T12:30:38+09:00

Horn Again is the seventeenth studio album by The Pillows.

Vinnk's Take: The Pillows consistently puts out good music. A lot of the later albums get ignored because of not having connections to FLCL but overlooking them is a mistake. If you can get over the juvenile name of this album, you will find a lot to like.

Tracklist:

1 Limp Tomorrow 4:42
2 Give Me Up! 2:32
3 Movement 3:56
4 Lily, My Sun 4:44
5 Biography 3:26
6 Sad Fad Love 3:47
7 Nobody Knows What Blooms 3:35
8 Emerald City 3:02
9 Brilliant Crown 5:41
10 Doggie Howl

DVD contains the video for Doggie Howl

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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The Pillows - No Self Control [EP]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T12:30:00+09:00

No Self Control is an EP/Maxi-Single by The Pillows.

Vinnk's Take: I usually only list albums but I broke my rule for the Pillows before and I'll break it again. All three tracks are good.

Track listing

1. No Self Control
2. Wonderful Sight
3. Nightmare

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Guilty Gear X Plus (ギルティギアゼクス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T12:26:11+09:00

Guilty Gear X Plus (ギルティギアゼクス) is the first PS2 installment of the Guilty Gear series. It is an enhanced port of the Dreamcast version. You do not need to know Japanese to play this game.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Grandia (グランディア)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T12:12:44+09:00

Grandia (グランディア) is one of the most acclaimed and beloved of all the Sega Saturn RPG games. Epic story, amazing characters and music. This is the original Sega Saturn version.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

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TomaRunner vs L’Arc‑en‑Ciel (トマランナー vs L’Arc〜en〜Ciel)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-26T12:11:25+09:00

TomaRunner vs L’Arc‑en‑Ciel (トマランナー vs L’Arc〜en〜Ciel) is a super weird spin-off of a the already weird TomaRunner. This one features the members of the band L’Arc‑en‑Ciel (you might know them for the GTO anime or the Music from the Final Fantasy movie, if you don't know them, check them out, they are great). It's a runner/obstacle course game. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS1/PS2/PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

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JAM Project - THUMB RISE AGAIN w/ slipcase

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-25T18:03:54+09:00

THUMB RISE AGAIN is the 4th album by JAM Project

Vinnk's Take: OK, this groups was recommended to my in one of the comments on Bluesky. I am not super familiar with them. I know the idea is that it's a super-group made of people who do anime, tokusatsu, and video game theme songs. I am digging the album so far but I need to research more to give a better description.

Track listing

1. Groundbreakers
2. THUMB RISE AGAIN
3. Rage against the intrigue
4. Fight on!
5. Live True
6. Amor ~To Aru Otoko no Monogatari~ (Amor〜とある男の物語〜)
7. Samurai Party (侍パーリー)
8. Frontiers
9. MIKAZUKI ~Tenshabi~ (MIKAZUKI〜天赦日〜)
10. Light and Shadow
11. Lost my heart ~Kaze no Kioku~ (Lost my heart 〜風の記憶〜)
12. Viva My Life
13. Long way to go

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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L'Arc-en-Ciel - Real

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Real is the 8th studio album by L'Arc-en-Ciel

Vinnk's Take: Been meaning to put some L'Arc-en-Ciel CDs on this site since I started this project. I'm going to start with my first one, 2000s "Real". It has the track "Neo Universe" which is great and "Get out from the Shell" and "Stay Away" are also highlights.

Track listing

1. Get out from the Shell –Asian Version– — 4:16
2. The Nepenthes — 3:26
3. Neo Universe — 4:08
4. Bravery — 5:27
5. Love Flies — 4:54
6. Finale — 6:26
7. Stay Away — 3:59
8. Route 666 — 4:28
9. Time Slip — 5:00
10. A Silent Letter — 6:39
11. All Year Around Falling in Love

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Side Pocket (サイドポケット) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Side Pocket (サイドポケット) is an arcade style pocket billiards game and a lot more fun than it might sound. Everything is in English (other than the title screen) so there is no need to know Japanese.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before bidding. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

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PSY・S (Psy-S) – Signal

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Signal is the 7th studio album for progressive pop duo PSY・S. The group is made of Masaya Matsuura (who is known for making Parappa the Rapper and Vib Ribbon) and CHAKA (who had a very successful solo career)

Vinnk's Take: This is a transition album. Their early stuff was almost entirely synthesizers and in this album they are experimenting more with live instruments and some analog sounds. Some will disagree but I think they made the transition well. Tracks like "Kisses", "Gimmick" and "Asobi ni Kittene" are some of their best tracks period.

Track listing

1. Kisses
2. 遊びに来てね (Asobi ni kitene)
3. マイティ・スマイル (Mighty Smile)
4. 1/2の永遠 (Half of Eternity)
5. Bronze
6. 氷のヴィジョン (Koori no Vision)
7. 空の日 (Sora no Hi)
8. セパレイト・ブルー (Separate Blue)
9. GIMMICK
10. 風の鏡 (Kaze no Kagami)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

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Cibo Matto - Cibo Matto (Self-titled debut EP)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Cibo Matto is the self-titled debut EP by Cibo Matto

Vinnk's Take: I didn't even know this EP existed until fairly recently. I had their 3 main albums and loved them all. So of course I needed this for my collection. 3 of these tracks would be remade and appear on other albums but I still think it's worth picking up. Contains an insane totally out of left field Soundgarden cover sung in French (for some unknown reason). Worth the price just for that.

Track listing

1. "Beef Jerky"
2. "Birthday Cake"
3. "Know Your Chicken"
4. "Black Hole Sun" (Soundgarden Cover)
5. "Crumbs"

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Genki Rockets - Genki Rockets I: Heavenly Star (CD + DVD Limited Edition)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Genki Rockets - Genki Rockets I: Heavenly Star is the debut album by virtual J‑pop/electropop music project Genki Rockets

Vinnk's Take: Genki rockets is a project by Game Designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi (Space Channel 5, Rez, Lumines) and music producer Kenji Tamai. And it is amazing. I first heard Genki Rockets music in Lumines and then in the Japanese version of No More Heroes (I heard some of the music was cut for the US release). It is electronic pop with what we would describe now as a virtual Idol. Even though all vocals were performed by a real and very talented human, there was amazing world building for the singer described as "a fictional 17-year-old girl named Lumi who was the first human born in outer space on the International Space Station". All that aside, the music is fantastic and so are the videos on the DVD. I have linked one below. I love this group, but see for yourself if you dig it.

Track list:
1. "Prologue: Earth Rise" 1:45
2. "Breeze" 3:28
3. "Smile" 4:23
4. "Star Line" 3:59
5. "Heavenly Star" 3:58
6. "Intermediate: Orbit Swimming" 3:13
7. "I Will" 4:17
8. "Star Surfer" 4:37
9. "Never Ever" 4:34
10. "Fly!" 4:31
11. "Star Line (Japanese Version)" 4:00
12. "Breeze: Summer Afternoon Mix" 4:31
13. "Breeze: Star Breeze Mix" 5:28

DVD

1. "Heavenly Star (Music Clip)" 4:00
2. "Breeze (Music Clip)" 3:56
3. "Star Line (Music Clip)" 4:10
4. "Debut Live at Live Earth: 2007.07.07" 4:46

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player. The DVD on the other hand will need a region 2 or region free player (or some software on a computer)

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Puyo Puyo Sun / ぷよぷよSUN(サン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Puyo Puyo Sun / ぷよぷよSUN(サン) is a happy colorful entry in the Puyo Puyo series of puzzle games. The story involves shooting a ray at the sun to make it bigger and make it summer all the time. You don't need to follow the plat at all because in reality it is just a convenient device to get all the main characters into swimwear. No english needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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PSY・S (Psy-S) – Two Bridges [Best of Album]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Two Bridges is the 2nd (and final) greatest hits album by the Japanese progressive pop duo PSY・S. The group is made of Masaya Matsuura (who is known for making Parappa the Rapper and Vib Ribbon) and CHAKA (who had a very successful solo career)

Vinnk's Take: This is the final album release from PsyS. They had already announced the end of the band before this came out. But what a way to go. It is of course a best hist compilation from their later work (which I really enjoy) but it also has remixes that many fans consider to be the better versions of the tracks. So even if you already have some of their later Albus this one might be worth picking up. I realize I mad be basic as all heck but this and Two Hearts (the other Greatest Hits album) make up the majority of my PSY・S listening. They are greatest hits for a reason. Listen to the linked song, "Saigo no rakuen" and see if this type of music is for you.

Track listing

1. 遊びにきてね — Asobi ni kite ne
2. Kisses
3. あさ〜from day to day〜 — Asa ~from day to day~
4. どうして? — Dōshite?
5. 最後の楽園 — Saigo no rakuen
6. 氷のヴィジョン — Kōri no Vision
7. 魔法のひとみ — Mahō no hitomi
8. 約束と偶然 — Yakusoku to guuzen
9. 青空がいっぱい — Aozora ga ippai
10. 花のように — Hana no yō ni
11. 倖せが迷う森 — Shiawase ga mayou mori
12. be with YOU
13. Moonshine
14. GIMMICK
15. Seeds

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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F-1 Grand Prix (エフワングランプリ) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

F-1 Grand Prix (エフワングランプリ) is a mode-7 top down racer. Reminds me a bit of the F-1 Circus series. No Japanese ability needed for this one.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. I test to make sure each cartridge loads on actual Super Famicom hardware. If the game contains a battery I attempt to save and load data. I cannot guarantee that it will still function when you receive the game. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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PSY・S (Psy-S) – Two Hearts [Best of Album] /Psudo-holographic cover 1st edition

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Two Hearts is the 1st greatest hits album by the Japanese progressive pop duo PSY・S. The group is made of Masaya Matsuura (who is known for making Parappa the Rapper and Vib Ribbon) and CHAKA (who had a very successful solo career)

Vinnk's Take: Great starting point if you are curious about PSY-S and their sound. This is the first of their albums I heard and what hooked me. Well to be honest an internet search for Parappa the Rapper introduced me to the band, but this album made me a fan.

Track listing

1. Woman・S (New Version)
2. 電気とミント (MOVIE‑MIX)
3. Friends or Lovers (New Mix)
4. Lemonの勇気 (New Mix)
5. ファジィな痛み
6. Desert (New Version)
7. Another Diary (New Version)
8. BRAND‑NEW MENU
9. 景色
10. Cubic Lovers
11. Angel Night 〜天使のいる場所〜
12. 薔薇とノンフィクション
13. From The Planet With Love
14. Parachute Limit
15. Wondering up and down 〜水のマージナル〜

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Family Circuit '91(ファミリーサーキット91) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Family Circuit '91 (ファミリーサーキット91) is a simple but fun top-down racing game (think games like RC Pro-am) it is the sequel to the original Family Circuit and is enhanced in many ways. You can play without knowing Japanese but you might need to use a bit of trial and error on the menus.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Fishing Koushien (フィッシング甲子園)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Fishing Koushien (フィッシング甲子園) is a weird anime 2D fishing game. I actually enjoy this one more than the "realistic" fishing sims.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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F-1 Grand Prix Part 2 (エフワングランプリ2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

F-1 Grand Prix Part 2 (エフワングランプリ2) is the sequel to the popular Super Famicom mode-7 top down racer. Reminds me a bit of the F-1 Circus series. No Japanese ability needed for this one.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. I test to make sure each cartridge loads on actual Super Famicom hardware. If the game contains a battery I attempt to save and load data. I cannot guarantee that it will still function when you receive the game. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Guilty Gear X (ギルティギアX)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Guilty Gear X (ギルティギアX) is a high resolution 2D arcade fighter. Totally original and very fun. This game was sadly never released outside of Japan. But you can easily play it without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on authentic Dreamcast hardware and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Dreamcast games before buying. This game will run on a US/PAL system if it is modified or if you have a boot disc (of which there are many varieties).

Dreamcast games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Guilty Gear XX Slash (ギルティギアイグゼクススラッシュ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Guilty Gear XX Slash (ギルティギアイグゼクススラッシュ) is a Japan exclusive entry in the Guilty Gear franchise. You do not need to know Japanese to play this game.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Pro Yakyuu Family Stadium / Famista (プロ野球ファミリースタジアム) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Pro Yakyuu Family Stadium / Famista (プロ野球ファミリースタジアム) is the first in a long-running (and still going) series of Namco baseball games. One of the best selling titles on the original Famicom. You can play without knowing any Japanese.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Pac-In-Time (パックインタイム)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Pac-In-Time (パックインタイム) is a Pac-Man spinoff platform game. No Japanese ability needed for this one.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. I test to make sure each cartridge loads on actual Super Famicom hardware. If the game contains a battery I attempt to save and load data. I cannot guarantee that it will still function when you receive the game. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Dragon Spirit (ドラゴンスピリット)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Dragon Spirit (ドラゴンスピリット) is a Dragon based vertical shooter. Is plays similar to Xevious in that you can shoot forward and to the ground for different enemies and bonuses. Very unique level design. You can play this game without knowing Japanese.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Cosmo Gang The Video (コズモギャングズ・ザ・ビデオ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Note: The front label is a bit faded so the price has been reduced. Game works great.

Cosmo Gang The Video (コズモギャングズ・ザ・ビデオ) Don't let the cover art fool you. This is not shovelware. This is basically a "cute em' up" version of Namco's Galaga. It looks and sounds great and plays awesome. Don't pass this one up. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Super Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified Super Nintendo system. You could buy a pin converter or look on the internet to see how to mod your super Nintendo for free in 5 minutes with nothing more than a pair of pliers.

Loose Super Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Virtual Open Tennis (バーチャルオープンテニス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Virtual Open Tennis (バーチャルオープンテニス) is a polygonal tennis game with support for up to 4 players. No Japanese skill required.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Saturn games before buying. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need an ST-Key or other import converter. These are inexpensive and plug right into the top of the system.

Saturn CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Mappy-Land (マッピーランド)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Mappy-Land (マッピーランド) I have so many fond memories of playing this sequel to the original classic Mappy. It is not as well remembered as the original, but it was one of my favorite games as a kid. Give it a try for yourself. No Japanese skill needed.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Namco Classic (ナムコクラシック)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Namco Classic (ナムコクラシック) is a nice looking and very popular golf game for the Famicom. No Japanese skill is needed to play.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Donkey Kong 3 (ドンキーコング3) [Pulse cart]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Donkey Kong 3 (ドンキーコング3) is the third Donkey Kong game and a big departure for the series. Mario is not featured. You play a new protagonist who uses pest spray to protect flowers from angry bees. At the same time you need to keep shooting Donkey Kong in the butt. It's weird but I really like it and as a kid preferred it to Donkey Kong and DK Jr. No Japanese needed.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Pro Yakyuu Family Stadium 89 / Famista 89 (プロ野球ファミリースタジアム’89) [Boxed] w/stickers

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Pro Yakyuu Family Stadium 89 / Famista 89 (プロ野球ファミリースタジアム’89) is the 1989 version of Famista baseball. It is also the first game in the series to use the larger cartridges. You can play without knowing any Japanese.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Virtua Fighter 3tb (バーチャファイター3tb) w/ Project Berkley

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Virtua Fighter 3tb (バーチャファイター3tb) is the Tournament Battle (TB) port of the arcade game Virtua Fighter 3. Looked amazing at the time. You can easily play it without knowing Japanese.

Also in this 2 disc pack is "Project Berkley" which is a Dreamcast video disc that give a preview of the in development game Shenmue.

The game has been tested on authentic Dreamcast hardware and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Sega Dreamcast games before buying. This game will run on a US/PAL system if it is modified or if you have a boot disc (of which there are many varieties).

Dreamcast games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Warp Man (ワープマン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Warp Man (ワープマン) is a Famicom follow-up to the arcade classic Warp and Warp. Simple graphics but great gameplay and challenge. One of my favorite early Famicom games thad sadly never left Japan. Despite this the game requires no Japanese to play.

The game has been tested on an actual Famicom system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Famicom games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified NES system. It should run on most Famicom clones but I cannot guarantee it's compatibility.

Loose Famicom carts will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Boxed or fragile games will be cushioned with bubble wrap or newspaper and put in a larger box. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Puyo Puyo SUN 64 (ぷよぷよSUN64)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Puyo Puyo SUN 64 (ぷよぷよSUN64) is the first of 2 Puyo Puyo games on the N64. Puyo Puyo games are always good and this one is no exception. Great music, fun characters and colorful graphics. No Japanese is needed to play.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Nintendo 64 games before buying. This cart will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese N64 or a pin converter for a US system.

Games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Guilty Gear XX: The Midnight Carnival #Reload (ギルティギアイグゼクスシャープリロード)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Guilty Gear XX: The Midnight Carnival #Reload (ギルティギアイグゼクスシャープリロード) is a 2003 installment of the Guilty Gear series of 2D fighters. At the time it was considered one of the best looking 2D fighters ever. You do not need to know Japanese to play this game.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (ギルティギアイグゼクスアクセントコア)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-24T10:19:53+09:00

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (ギルティギアイグゼクスアクセントコア) is a 2D fighter in the Guilty Gar series. This update to Guilty Gear XX introduces the "Force Break" system along with other changes. You do not need to know Japanese to play this game.

The game has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Make sure that you have the necessary hardware to run Japanese Playstation 2 games before bidding. This game will not run on an unmodified US/PAL system. You will need a Japanese PS2/Early Model PS3 or a mod for a US system. It will also play in some PC/MAC based emulators.

DVD games will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, the games will ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Cocco - Rapunzel (ラプンツェル)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-23T23:40:22+09:00

Cocco - Rapunzel (ラプンツェル) is the 3rd studio album by Cocco (and the 2nd best selling of all her albums).

Vinnk's Take: Another classic Cocco album. One of the last CDs I bought during my first trip to Japan. I feel a sort of melancholy when I listen to it because of the sadness of leaving Japan. But it totally fits the mood. A lot of tracks deal with deep themes. It's just a beautiful album. "Jukai No Ito" and "Polomerria" are tracks that speak to me. There are some harder and faster songs too, but these are my standouts.

Tracklist:

1. Kemono Michi
2. Mizukagami
3. Ureta Tsunami
4. Kumoji No Hate
5. Shiroi Koyuki
6. Twas on My Birthday Night
7. Jukai No Ito
8. Nanaiko Dareda?
9. Kagari Bi
10. Polomerria
11. Unabara No Ningyo
12. Shinayakana Ude No Inori

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Utada Hikaru - Distance

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-22T19:38:10+09:00

Utada Hikaru's 2nd full length album (3rd if you count Cubic U)

Vinnk's Take: This is my favorite Utada Hikaru album. It was a big hit when I was living in Japan for the first time. "Wait & See" was my exercise music and "Can You Keep a Secret?" has been playing in my head now for nearly 20 years and I still like it. Excellent album.

Tracklist

1. "Wait & See (Risk)"
2. "Can You Keep a Secret?"
3. "Distance"
4. "Sunglass (サングラス, Sunglasses)"
5. "Drama (ドラマ, Drama)"
6. "Eternally"
7. "Addicted to You (Up-in-Heaven Mix)"
8. "For You"
9. "Kettobase! (蹴っ飛ばせ!, Kick It!)"
10. "Parody" Kei Kawano
11. "Time Limit (タイム・リミット, Taimu Rimitto)"
12. "Kotoba ni Naranai Kimochi (言葉にならない気持ち)
13. "Hayatochi-Remix (早とちリミックス)

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Utada Hikaru - Deep River

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-22T19:32:05+09:00

Utada Hikaru's 3rd full length album (4th if you count Cubic U)

Vinnk's Take: This album came out after I left Japan (the first time) but several of the singles on it were released in 2001 while I was studying abroad. I bought each as they came out. It is impossible to choose a best track on this album, so many are fantastic. "Traveling" is a fantastic up-tempo track I used for exercising. "Final Distance" (see linked video) is one of my favorite Ballads ever. "Sakura Drops" is an aural masterpiece. But of course the most well known track on this collection to western audiences would be "Hikari" the original Japanese version of "Simple and Clean" that would become the Kingdom Heart theme song. GREAT album.

Tracklist

1. "Sakura Drops (SAKURAドロップス)
2. "Traveling"
3. "Shiawase ni Narō (幸せになろう)
4. "Deep River"
5. "Letters"
6. "Play Ball (プレイ・ボール)
7. "Tokyo Nights (東京NIGHTS)"
8. "A.S.A.P."
9. "Uso Mitai na I Love You (嘘みたいな I Love You)"
10. "Final Distance"
11. "Bridge (Interlude)"
12. "Hikari (光, Light)"

This CD has been tested and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual CD I am selling. Audio CDs from Japan have no region coding so they will play in any standard player.

CDs will be wrapped in a removable plastic sleeve and then placed in a bubble wrapped mailer for shipping. Please remember, I ship from Japan so please allow some additional shipping time. Also during Japanese postal holidays (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon) orders will be delayed while the post office is closed.

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Anri (杏里) - NEUTRAL

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-07-22T17:49:51+09:00

NEUTRAL is a 1991 album by influential City Pop singer Anri

Vinnk's Take: Anri is, of course, a very influential City Pop artist but by the early 90s she was moving more in the direction of J‑POP with West Coast influences (and a surprisingly prominent horn section). Now to City Pop fans, I am not saying this is a bad album, it is not, I like it a lot. But be prepared that it is different from her earlier stuff. "Back to the BASIC" is maybe the most early 90s Jpop song ever and I dig it. "Sweet Emotion" is also great.

Track listing

1. Back to the BASIC – 6:47
2. プライベート Sold Out – 5:48
3. イヤリング〜Tears of Two〜 – 5:24
4. Rap Up Africa – 4:31
5. Voice of My Heart – 5:08
6. Oasis – 5:29
7. Sweet Emotion (Remix Version) – 6:10
8. 9月のHometownから – 5:18
9. 愛はCommunication – 4:40
10. St. Imagination – 8:02
11. 嘘ならやさしく – 5:32

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Alabama: Pop de Cute na Shinri Test (ポップでキュートな心理テストAlabama)

Suchie-Pai Adventure The Throbbing Nightmare / Suchie-Pai Adventure Doki Doki Nightmare (スーチーパイ アドベンチャー ドキドキ♥ナイトメア) [18+]

Rage Racer (レイジレーサー)

Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) [First Print]

Final Fantasy VI (ファイナルファンタジーVI) [Boxed]

Secret of Mana / Seiken Densetsu 2 (聖剣伝説2) [Boxed]

Trials of Mana / Seiken Densetsu 3 (聖剣伝説3) [Boxed]

Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong (ドンキーコングGB ディンキーコング&ディクシーコング) Japan Exclusive Color Version

Beyond the Beyond: Harukanaru Kanān e (ビヨンド ザ ビヨンド 〜遥かなるカナーンへ〜)

Red Alarm (レッドアラーム) [Boxed]

Utada Hikaru - Heart Station

Utada Hikaru - Fantôme (ファントーム)

Chu Chu Rocket (チューチューロケット!)

Front Mission 2 (フロントミッション セカンド)

Mario Kart DS (マリオカートDS) [No manual]

Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Landmark (1st print Edition with DVD and slipcase)

Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete (ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて)

Gundam Breaker 2 (ガンダムブレイカー2)

Cibo Matto - Stereo Type A

Dragon's Crown (ドラゴンズクラウン) [Full English version on Disc]

Anarchy Reigns / Max Anarchy (マックス アナーキー) [Fully in English]

Utada Hikaru - Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 1

Wizard's Harmony (ウィザーズハーモニー)

Puyo Puyo Fever (ぷよぷよフィーバー) [Full English and Japanese versions on Disc]

Spitz - Hachimitsu

Exerion (エクセリオン)

T&E Virtual Golf (T＆E ヴァーチャルゴルフ) [Boxed]

Galactic Pinball (ギャラクティックピンボール) [Boxed]

Porno Graffitti - foo?

Scratch - Kimura Kaela - (CD + DVD Limited Edition)

Shiina Ringo (椎名林檎) - Shōso Strip (勝訴ストリップ)

Beat Crusaders - P.O.A: Pop on Arrival

Do as Infinity - Gates of Heaven

Ayumi Hamasaki - Ayu-mi-x II Version JPN

Do as Infinity - Deep Forest

Tamaki Nami - Make Progress (CD + DVD Limited Edition)

Nanase Aikawa - ParaDOX

Nanase Aikawa - Red

Ayumi Hamasaki - I am...

GoldenEye 007 (ゴールデンアイ 007) [Boxed]

Baku Bomberman (爆ボンバーマン) [boxed]

LiberoGrande (リベログランデ)

Time Crisis (タイムクライシス)

Dance Dance Revolution (ダンスダンスレボリューション)

Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 (燃えろ！熱血リズム魂 押忍！闘え！応援団２)

Hotel Dusk: Room 215 / Wish Room: Angel's Memory (ウィッシュルーム 天使の記憶)

Utada Hikaru - 初恋 (Hatsukoi)

Tommy february6 - Tommy february6

Tokyo Incidents / Tokyo Jihen (東京事変) - Kyōiku

Anri (杏里) - Boogie Woogie Mainland

IQ Intelligent Qube / Intelligent Cube (IQ インテリジェントキューブ)

I.Q.: Intelligent Qube FINAL / I.Q Final

Borderlands（ボーダーランズ) [Full English version on Disc]

Borderlands 2（ボーダーランズ2) [Full English version on Disc]

Winning Post 8 2017 (ウイニングポスト8 2017)

the brilliant green - the brilliant green (self-titled debut album)

the brilliant green - Los Angeles

Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Fanclub (1st print Edition with slipcase)

Ellegarden - Pepperoni Quattro

Orange Range - MusiQ

The Pillows - OOPARTS (CD + DVD limited edition)

The Pillows - Trial (CD + DVD limited edition)

The Pillows - HORN AGAIN (CD + DVD)

The Pillows - No Self Control [EP]

Guilty Gear X Plus (ギルティギア ゼクス)

Grandia (グランディア)

TomaRunner vs L’Arc‑en‑Ciel (トマランナー vs L’Arc〜en〜Ciel)

JAM Project - THUMB RISE AGAIN w/ slipcase

L'Arc-en-Ciel - Real

Side Pocket (サイドポケット) [Boxed]

PSY・S (Psy-S) – Signal

Cibo Matto - Cibo Matto (Self-titled debut EP)

Genki Rockets - Genki Rockets I: Heavenly Star (CD + DVD Limited Edition)

Puyo Puyo Sun / ぷよぷよSUN(サン)

PSY・S (Psy-S) – Two Bridges [Best of Album]

F-1 Grand Prix (エフワングランプリ) [Boxed]

PSY・S (Psy-S) – Two Hearts [Best of Album] /Psudo-holographic cover 1st edition

Family Circuit '91(ファミリーサーキット91) [Boxed]

Fishing Koushien (フィッシング甲子園)

Suchie-Pai Adventure The Throbbing Nightmare / Suchie-Pai Adventure Doki Doki Nightmare (スーチーパイアドベンチャードキドキ♥ナイトメア) [18+]

Beyond the Beyond: Harukanaru Kanān e (ビヨンドザビヨンド〜遥かなるカナーンへ〜)

Front Mission 2 (フロントミッションセカンド)

Anarchy Reigns / Max Anarchy (マックスアナーキー) [Fully in English]

Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 (燃えろ！熱血リズム魂　押忍！闘え！応援団２)

Hotel Dusk: Room 215 / Wish Room: Angel's Memory (ウィッシュルーム　天使の記憶)

Guilty Gear X Plus (ギルティギアゼクス)

Guilty Gear XX Slash (ギルティギアイグゼクススラッシュ)

Pro Yakyuu Family Stadium / Famista (プロ野球ファミリースタジアム) [Boxed]

Pro Yakyuu Family Stadium 89 / Famista 89 (プロ野球ファミリースタジアム’89) [Boxed] w/stickers

Guilty Gear XX: The Midnight Carnival #Reload (ギルティギアイグゼクスシャープリロード)

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (ギルティギアイグゼクスアクセントコア)