Japan Retro Direct

Yoshi's Island / Super Mario: Yossy Island (スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T23:43:05+09:00

Yoshi's Island / Super Mario: Yossy Island (スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド) is the beloved sequel to Super Mario World. Making use of the Super FX2 chip for it's colorful cartoon-like graphics. It's still a classic. No Japanese needed to play.

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.

As always, if you have any questions about this or any item on the store, you can contact me on:
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Rockman X (ロックマンX)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T23:41:28+09:00

Rockman X (ロックマンX) is the first Rockman game in the X series on the Super Famicom (there were 3 in total). My brother had this one and he was good at it. I watched him beat it and, at the time, I was super impressed by the graphics. I could not and still cannot beat it but I still enjoy playing this one.

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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Rockman 7: Shukumei no Taiketsu! (ロックマン7 宿命の対決!)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T23:36:18+09:00

Rockman 7: Shukumei no Taiketsu! (ロックマン7 宿命の対決!) is the first numbered Rockman game to appear on the Super Famicom. Great Mega Man action.

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. 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 Country / Super Donkey Kong (スーパードンキーコング)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T23:34:32+09:00

Donkey Kong Country / Super Donkey Kong (スーパードンキーコング) Is a classic game that needs to be in every Retro collection. From the iconic characters to the amazing (at the time) graphics, to the memorable tunes. A must own.

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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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Super Donkey Kong 2 (スーパードンキーコング 2 ディクシー＆ディディ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T23:33:50+09:00

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Super Donkey Kong 2 (スーパードンキーコング 2 ディクシー＆ディディ) Is the second in Rare's Donkey Kong Country series. It combines excellent graphics and music with great platforming gameplay. No Japanese needed to play.

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.

As always, if you have any questions about this or any item on the store, you can contact me on:
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! / Super Donkey Kong 3(スーパードンキーコング3)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T23:33:11+09:00

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! / Super Donkey Kong 3(スーパードンキーコング3) is the 3rd and final Super Famicom installment of the Super Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Country series. It is also the most graphically impressive installment. Great platforming gameplay.

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.

As always, if you have any questions about this or any item on the store, you can contact me on:
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Panic Bomber World (ぱにっくボンバーワールド)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T23:32:17+09:00

Panic Bomber World (ぱにっくボンバーワールド) is a falling blocks game with bombs. Match and explode to make combos. Characters are from the Bomberman series. Great game that you can play 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 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.

As always, if you have any questions about this or any item on the store, you can contact me on:
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Mario's Super Picross (マリオのスーパーピクロス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T23:20:17+09:00

Mario's Super Picross (マリオのスーパーピクロス) was never released outside of Japan which is a pity since it is one of my favorite games of all time. The game is about solving picture puzzle by using number hints. It doesn't sound so fun but it is crazy addictive. As with most games of this age I cannot guarantee the battery will be able to hold saved data without replacement.

No Japanese needed to play, but you will need to know the rules of picross. There are tons of great tutorials you can read to find out how to play picross.

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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Front Mission (フロントミッション)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T02:10:19+09:00

Front Mission (フロントミッション) is a Tactics RPG by Square set in a bleak futuristic world of warfare and walking tanks. The gameplay could be compared to something like Advance Wars. This game was a huge hit in Japan and spawned may sequels. The game is playable by non-japanese speakers by using the following guides: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/snes/562674-front-mission/faqs It's not very hard, a lot of the game menus and even some of the story 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 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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Panel de Pon (パネルでポン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T02:09:01+09:00

Panel de Pon (パネルでポン) is one of the best puzzle games on the Super Famicom and that is saying something as there were a ton. The game which was headed by the legendary Gunpei Yokoi is super cute and maddeningly addictive. It was released in the US reskinned with Yoshi's Island assets and renamed as "Tetris Attack" which is still a good game, but nowhere near as charming without the fairy characters. Worth picking the Japanese version up even if you already have Tetris Attack. No Japanese needed to play.

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

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-08T02:04:57+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. 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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Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾) - Single Collection Hotchpotch (ハチポチ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-07T21:03:13+09:00

Single Collection Hotchpotch (ハチポチ) is a greatest hits of her early (and especially anime) work.

Vinnk's Take: If you are thinking about trying Maaya Sakamoto's music, this is as close to an essential album as you can get. Lots of tracks collaborate with Yoko Kanno and it has tracks used in Card Captor Sakura, Vision of Escaflowne, Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight and more. But frankly a lot of the non-anime tracks are just as good if not better. For example, my favorite track is Koibito ni Tsuite (linked below), and it's not connected to any anime.

Track listing

1. 約束はいらない (Yakusoku wa Iranai)
2. ともだち (Tomodachi)
3. ボクらの歴史 (Bokura no Rekishi)
4. Gift
5. 君に会いにいこう (Kimi ni Ai ni Ikō)
6. 光の中へ (Hikari no Naka e)
7. Light of Love
8. 奇跡の海 (Kiseki no Umi)
9. Active Heart
10. パイロット (Pilot)
11. プラチナ (Platinum)
12. 24 〜twenty-four〜
13. 恋人について (Koibito ni Tsuite)
14. ポケットを空にして (Poketto o Kara ni Shite)
15. CALL YOUR NAME

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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YMCK - Family Days

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-07T13:49:13+09:00

Family Days (ファミリーデイズ) is the 5th album by chip tune gods YMCK.

Vinnk's Take: Calmer vocals, more heartfelt but still wild 8-bit criptune greatness. I freaking love this album. I linked the song Neko Ni Kakomarete Kurashitai (猫に囲まれて暮らしたい) which I consider a quintessential YMCK song. Great beat, excellent sequencing and just the correct amount of cats. But I don't skip any tracks on this album.

Tracklist:

1. 夜空は街の (Yozora wa Machi no)
2. 逆らいがたき運命の中 (Sakaraigataki Unmei No Naka)
3. 未来の懐メロ (Mirai No Natsumero feat. P.O.P ORCHeSTRA)
4. ドットの日々 (Dot No Hibi)
5. 猫に囲まれて暮らしたい (Neko Ni Kakomarete Kurashitai)
6. 右折して左折して (Sasetsushite Usetsushite)
7. また歩き出すために (Mata Aruki Dasu Tameni)

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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Yoko Kanno (菅野よう子) - SURELY SOMEDAY (1st print edition)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-07T13:32:41+09:00

SURELY SOMEDAY is an album by Yoko Kanno

Vinnk's Take: This is going to be a running theme in my reviews of Yoko Kanno CDs. This one, like a lot of her albums, is a soundtrack for a movie I haven't seen. And like the others I think it stands alone as a work of music without knowing any of the background. The album is packed with guest singers and I have been enjoying it a lot. I linked the track 甘い毎日 with guest singer Akiko. It's jazzy and fun.

Track listing

1. Guilty
2. TNT
3. 甘い毎日 (Sweet Everyday)
4. Bitter Dog Blues
5. バンドやろうぜ (Let's Start a Band)
6. I'm All In Love
7. Maybe Someday
8. 幸せならクラップユアハンド (If You're Happy, Clap Your Hands)
9. SURELY SOMEDAY
10. Because
11. SURELY SOMEDAY (demo version) - 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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Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (ファイナルファンタジータクティクス獅子戦争)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-06T16:39:52+09:00

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (ファイナルファンタジータクティクス獅子戦争) is a fantastic remake of the PS1 tactics/strategy RPG of the same name. Fantastic soundtrack.

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 Portable games before buying. This game will run on any US/PAL/JPN system.

PSP 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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Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Kimi Tsunagi Five M (君繋ファイブエム)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-06T13:39:57+09:00

Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Kimi Tsunagi Five M (君繋ファイブエム) is the debut album from Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Vinnk's Take: First albums by rock groups are sometimes very uneven and rough. But I really feel like Asian Kung-Fu Generation hit it out of the park on their very first try. "Kimi to Iu Hana" is my favorite track on the album but "Mirai no Kakera" is probably the most famous song from this album (and it's great too).

Track listing:

1. "Flashback" (フラッシュバック Furasshubakku) 1:58
2. "Mirai no Kakera" (未来の破片 Piece of The Future) 4:45
3. "Denpatou" (電波塔 Radio Tower) 3:31
4. "Understand" (アンダースタンド Andāsutando) 3:44
5. "Natsu no Hi, Zanzō" (夏の日、残像 After Image of Summer) 4:41
6. "Mugen Glider" (無限グライダー Eternal Glider) 5:07
7. "Sono Wake o" (その訳を The Reason Why) 4:36
8. "N.G.S" 2:54
9. "Jihei Tansaku" (自閉探索 (Search Within) Social Withdrawal) 3:28
10. "E" 4:12
11. "Kimi to Iu Hana" (君という花 A Flower Named You) 6:10
12. "No Name" (ノーネーム Nōnēmu) 5:00

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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Fatal Fury Special / Garou Densetsu Special (餓狼伝説スペシャル)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-06T13:39:09+09:00

Fatal Fury Special / Garou Densetsu Special (餓狼伝説スペシャル) is one of the most famous games on the Neo Geo. I is basically an expanded version of Fatal Fury 2 that adds new characters, and a combo system. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic Neo Geo CD system (Top Loader) and it plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Neo Geo CD games are region free! This game WILL run on any model of Neo Geo, many (but not all) games also run in English when put in a US/PAL system.

Loose CD games will be wrapped in removable plastic sleeves 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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Puyo Puyo Box (ぷよぷよBOX)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T17:53:40+09:00

Puyo Puyo Box (ぷよぷよBOX) is a 2000 release and the final Puyo Puyo game made by Compile before they sold the series to Sega. For me the Compile Puyo Puyo games are peak and this game is necessary for my collection. It contains the Mega Drive versions of Puyo Puyo 1 and 2 a brand new Puyo Puyo RPG game and a Treasure Mode variation. And importantly, and I am quoting from wiki here: "The key point in the gameplay of Puyo Puyo BOX is that the player can choose a ruleset from either Puyo Puyo, Puyo Puyo 2 (with countering), Puyo Puyo Sun (with countering and Sun Puyos dropping after each counter), and Puyo Puyo~n (with countering and a special gauge, with a select number of specials for the player to choose before a game begins). This can effectively lead to four-player battles where each player plays with independent or mixed rules. The game also allows for team battles to take place." A fitting send off for the Compile 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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Super Smash Bros. (大乱闘だいらんとうスマッシュブラザーズ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:28:56+09:00

Super Smash Bros. (大乱闘だいらんとうスマッシュブラザーズ) is the first game in what has become the most popular fighting game series in the world (or party game if you don't believe it's a fighter). This is a crossover game with characters from the Nintendo universe beating the coins out of each other. 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 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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Hoshi no Kirby 64 (星のカービィ64)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:27:45+09:00

Hoshi no Kirby 64 (星のカービィ64) is the only Kirby platformer in the N4. Like all Kirby games, it is fun, colorful and good for younger players. No Japanese necessary.

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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Super Robot Spirits (スーパーロボットスピリッツ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:26:27+09:00

Super Robot Spirits (スーパーロボットスピリッツ) is a giant robot fighting game. It's an action spinoff of the Super Robot Wars series. Mech included are from: Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3, Aura Battler Dunbine, Chōdenji Machine Voltes V, Combat Mecha Xabungle, Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God, and more. Can be played without knowing 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 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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Excitebike 64 (エキサイトバイク64)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:24:59+09:00

Excitebike 64 (エキサイトバイク64) is the 3D successor to the classic Famicom game Excitebike. Like the original game there is a fun track editor. Also there are min-games, a port of the original Excitebike, cheat modes and more. Game is easy to play 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 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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Baku Bomberman (爆ボンバーマン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:23:48+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.

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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Blastdozer (ブラストドーザー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:16:33+09:00

Blastdozer (ブラストドーザー) is a "destroy everything" vehicle action game by Rare. It is one of the most unique title on the N64 and haves tons of content. As a kid I never owned this one but I rented it lots of times.

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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Mario Golf 64 (マリオゴルフ64)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:12:20+09:00

Mario Golf 64 (マリオゴルフ64) is an excellent lighthearted golf game for the Nintendo 64. 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 Nintendo 64 games before bidding. 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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Banjo-Tooie / Banjo to Kazooie no Daiboken 2 (バンジョーとカズーイの大冒険2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:10:41+09:00

Banjo-Tooie / Banjo to Kazooie no Daiboken 2 (バンジョーとカズーイの大冒険2) is one of the most impressive titles on the N64. Game from the golden age of Rare software. Holds up really well.

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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Jet Force Gemini / STAR TWINS （スターツインズ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:05:29+09:00

Jet Force Gemini / STAR TWINS （スターツインズ) is a 3rd person shooter made by Rare. It has crazy high production values for an N64 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 bidding. 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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Banjo-Kazooie / Banjo to Kazooie no Daiboken (バンジョーとカズーイの大冒険)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-05T12:03:37+09:00

Banjo-Kazooie / Banjo to Kazooie no Daiboken (バンジョーとカズーイの大冒険) is the first game in the Banjo Kazooie series. Excellent 3D platformer.

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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Family Mahjong II: Shanghai he no Michi (ファミリーマージャンII 上海への道) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-04T00:32:23+09:00

Family Mahjong II: Shanghai he no Michi (ファミリーマージャンII 上海への道 ) is one of the nicer mahjong games on the original Famicom. Nice art style and lots of extras like cheerleaders. You can play this game if you know the rules of Mahjong but some of the extra stuff (like the shop) might be a bit harder to figure out.

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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SimCity 2000 (シムシティ2000) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T15:27:02+09:00

SimCity 2000 (シムシティ2000) Is a sequel to the Town-buliding sim Sim City. Adds a lot of new planning details. It's kind of amazing they got a game as complex as this running on the Super Famicom at all. I really enjoy 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 Super Famicom games before bidding. 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.

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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Tetris Battle Gaiden (テトリス武闘外伝) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T15:27:02+09:00

Tetris Battle Gaiden (テトリス武闘外伝) is easily one of my favorite Tetris variants. Fun story mode, vibrant graphics, frantic multiplayer. Give this one a try. 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 bidding. 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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Yoko Kanno (菅野よう子) - Song to Fly

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T14:36:18+09:00

Song to Fly is an experimental album by Yoko Kanno (菅野よう子) collaborating with many international artists.

Vinnk's Take: I know Yoko Kanno from Cowboy Bebop and her other anime work. Great stuff, some of the best soundtracks ever. But this album was made by giving her total freedom not tied down to any soundtrack. It's wild, free‑form, imaginative and totally wonderful. It has become on of my favorite of her albums. I linked "Atomic Bird", it's so good. Give it a listen.

Track listing

1. Atomic Bird
2. Reunion
3. Next Time
4. ABC Mouse Parade
5. This Eden
6. Nowhere and Everywhere
7. The Man in the Desert
8. Artisan
9. The Ship
10. Hallelujah
11. Lydia

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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Dr. Mario (ドクターマリオ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T10:15:39+09:00

Dr. Mario (ドクターマリオ) is the classic pill-popping, virus busing game featuring everyones favorite plumber.. err Doctor? Meh. I trust him. One of the very few video games my wife likes. Don't laugh. She can probably kick your butt. No Japanese skill is needed to play this game.

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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Mega Man 3 / Rockman 3: Dr. Wily no Saigo!? (ロックマン3 Dr.ワイリーの最期!?)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T10:04:02+09:00

Mega Man 3 / Rockman 3: Dr. Wily no Saigo!? (ロックマン3 Dr.ワイリーの最期!?) is the 3rd game in the Rockman series. This games added a lot of features such as sliding and the ability to call the robot dog Rush in his various forms. No Japanese 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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Mega Man 4 / Rockman 4: Aratanaru Yabou!! (ロックマン4 新たなる野望)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T10:03:15+09:00

Rockman 4: Aratanaru Yabou!! (ロックマン4 新たなる野望) is of course the 4th game in the fantastic Mega Man/Rockman series. The big change in this game was the ability to charge arm cannon for more powerful shots. No Japanese 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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Picross DS (ピクロスDS)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Picross DS (ピクロスDS) is the first touch screen entry in the Nintendo Picross series. Lots of great puzzles. Great interface. No Japanese needed so long as you know the rules of Picross. And if you haven't played picross before this game is a great starting point. It may look boring or complicated but once you get into it it's both addictive and intensely satisfying. This is probably one of my most played games on the DS.

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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Sonic Advance (ソニックアドバンス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Sonic Advance (ソニックアドバンス) is the first Sonic game on the GBA. Really great music and a fun platformer. Shocking when it came out because Nintendo and Sega had been bitter rivals up until just a few years before. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic Game Boy Advance system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Game Boy Advance games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro Systems. It will also run on the GameCube Game Boy Player.

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Kanji Dictionary: Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten (漢字そのまま DS楽引辞典)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Story time. I was in Japan during the launch of the DS. I bought one to play Wario and Band Brothers but soon, there was another "killer app" for Gaijin living in Japan. It was this piece of software. It is basically a Japanese-English/Kanji-English dictionary that you can use the touch pen to interact with. At the time, a dedicated digital dictionary with this many features cost hundreds of dollars. I know many people (both Japanese learning English and foreigners learning Japanese) who bought a DS and this software as a cheap alternative to those devices. It is a great piece of software. It has probably been replaced now with smart phone apps but I still think it has it's place for people interested in learning language without the constant distractions smart-phones bring to the table. And it can be used off-line with no monthly fees unlike a lot of the apps.

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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Panel de Pon DS (パネルでポンDS)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Panel de Pon DS (パネルでポンDS) is a touch-based variation of the classic Nintendo puzzle game. This version is not as colorful or goofy as the Super Famicom one but I actually like how it plays better in this version. This was my go to handheld puzzler for quite a while. Super addictive. 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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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry no Wonderland (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズテリーのワンダーランド)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry no Wonderland (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズテリーのワンダーランド) is a mix or Dragon Quest and the monster catching/training/fighting of games like Pokemon. This is the first game in the long running side-series.

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, Game Boy Color and GBA systems. It will also run on any version of the Super Game Boy or 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.

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Puyo Puyo 7 (ぷよぷよ7) [Special Price Version]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Puyo Puyo 7 (ぷよぷよ7) is one of the final Japan-Exclusive games in the series. Great title with awesome music and fun new gameplay modes. 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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Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary (ぷよぷよ! -15th Anniversary-)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary (ぷよぷよ! -15th Anniversary-) is yet another Japan exclusive Puyo Puyo game and like all games in the series it is tons of fun. 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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Mario Kart Advance (マリオカートアドバンス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Mario Kart Advance (マリオカートアドバンス) is the first portable entry in the Mario Kart series. New courses and racers. You can play with 2 linked GBAs with only one copy of the game. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic Game Boy Advance system and plays great. The photo uploaded is of the actual game I am selling. Check the condition before buying. Game Boy Advance games are region free! This cart WILL run on JPN/US/PAL Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro Systems. It will also run on the GameCube Game Boy Player.

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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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (ゼルダの伝説夢をみる島)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (ゼルダの伝説夢をみる島) is my favorite 2D Zelda game. Excellent graphics for the hardware. Memorable music. Great Link to the Past style gameplay. And a surprisingly deep story. A must own.

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, Game Boy Color and GBA systems. It will also run on any version of the Super Game Boy or 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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Mario's Picross (マリオのピクロス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Mario's Picross (マリオのピクロス) is one of my favorite Game boy games and more than that, one of my favorite games of all time. The game is about solving picture puzzle by using number hints. It doesn't sound so fun but it is crazy addictive. One of my favorite games.

No Japanese needed to play, but you will need to know the rules of picross.

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, Game Boy Color and GBA systems. It will also run on any version of the Super Game Boy or 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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Pocket Puyo Puyo 2 (ぽけっとぷよぷよ通)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T06:17:56+09:00

Puyo Puyo 2 (ぽけっとぷよぷよ通) is the Game Boy version of the second Puyo Puyo game. Absolutely frantic gameplay and a great head-to-head mode. No Japanese skill needed to enjoy this one.

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, Game Boy Color and GBA systems. It will also run on any not run on any version of the Super Game Boy or GameCube Game Boy Player.

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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Thexder (テグザー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-03T02:34:55+09:00

Thexder (テグザー) is a classic. This title was made by the masters at Game Arts. You are a transforming robot with homing lasers. Maneuver and blast your way through this game. 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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Tetris 2 + Bombliss (テトリス2+Bombliss) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:51:59+09:00

Tetris 2 + Bombliss (テトリス2+Bombliss) Is two game in one. Tetris 2 is a much better Famicom Tetris than the first one with more modern controls and better graphics. You also get Bombliss which is another really fun puzzle game. No Japanese skill is needed to play this game.

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.

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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Mischief Makers / Yuke-Yuke!! Trouble Makers (ゆけゆけ!!トラブルメーカーズ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:50:25+09:00

Mischief Makers / Yuke-Yuke!! Trouble Makers (ゆけゆけ!!トラブルメーカーズ) is a platformer by the legendary developers at Treasure (Radiant Silvergun, Gunstar Heroes). Excellent tough overlooked game. Can be played without knowing Japanese but you might want a guide for the 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 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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Magical Drop II (マジカルドロップ2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:49:32+09:00

Magical Drop II (マジカルドロップ2) is the second fantastic game in the Magical Drop series. This Saturn port is excellent and even adds some character conversations missing in the crazy expensive original Neo Geo version. No Japanese skill 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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Bomberman 94 (ボンバーマン’94)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:48:24+09:00

Bomberman 94 (ボンバーマン’94) A friend of mine once said, "There are 3 Types of people in this world. People who think Bomberman 94 is the Best Bomberman, people who think Saturn Bomberman is the best Bomberman, and people who are wrong." Hyperbole aside this is easily one of the best Bomberman games and also one of the best HuCard games. 5 player Mayhem. Great graphics, sound and music. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic PC Engine 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 PC Engine games before bidding. This card will not run on an unmodified Turbo Grafx 16 system. It should run on clone systems such as the Retro Freak but I do not have one to test the compatibility.

HuCards 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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Panzer Dragoon (パンツァードラグーン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:46:53+09:00

Panzer Dragoon (パンツァードラグーン) is one of the must-have Sega Saturn games and a classic among rail-shooters. Still excellent and playable today. Can be played without knowing 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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Um Jammer Lammy (ウンジャマ・ラミー) [English version is on disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:45:43+09:00

Um Jammer Lammy (ウンジャマ・ラミー) is a great rhythm video game and is a spin-off of PaRappa the Rapper. Awesome songs and gameplay. Even if you own the US version, the Japanese version is worth getting for the stage that was cut out where Lammy dies and goes to Hell (it's a dream of a volcano in the US version). Playable without knowing Japanese. All cut scenes and song are in English with Japanese subtitles.

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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Bomberman 2 / Bomberman II (ボンバーマンII)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:44:19+09:00

Bomberman 2 / Bomberman II (ボンバーマンII) took the formula established in the first Famicom Bomberman and improved it in every way. A story, multiplayer mode (up to 3 players) and a password system were added. The is the definitive Famicom Bomberman game. No Japanese 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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CTR: Crash Team Racing / Crash Bandicoot Racing (クラッシュ・バンディクーレーシング)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:42:11+09:00

CTR: Crash Team Racing / Crash Bandicoot Racing (クラッシュ・バンディクーレーシング) is Sony's answer to Mario Kart on the Playstation. 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.

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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PaRappa the Rapper (パラッパラッパー) [Full English version on disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T16:38:54+09:00

PaRappa the Rapper (パラッパラッパー) one of the best and most iconic rhythm games. Great songs, amazing art. A must own Playstation title. The songs and cutscenes are all in English. Playable without knowing 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 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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Castlevania 3 / Akumajo Densetsu (悪魔城伝説)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T14:37:51+09:00

Note: The game works great but the back label of this game has some pen decoration in the upper left hand corner (see photos) the price has been lowered because of this.

Akumajo Densetsu / Castlevania 3 (悪魔城伝説) is one of the best Famicom games ever made. A side scrolling action adventure game with vampires. And if you have only played the NES version you are missing out.

From Wiki:
Besides just the different title, Akumajō Densetsu, the Japanese version has several other differences. Most notably, the original Japanese version contained a specialized "VRC6" coprocessor chip. The game's audio programmer, Hidenori Maezawa, assisted in the chip's creation. This chip added two extra pulse-wave channels and a saw-wave channel to the system's initial set of five sound channels. The majority of the music combines the channels to imitate the sound of a synthesized string section. Western versions of the NES did not have the ability to support external sound chips, so the North American release replaced the VRC6 with Nintendo's Memory Management Controller 5 (MMC5). The MMC5 chip's sound channels cannot be used with the NES, and the game's music had to be downgraded by Yoshinori Sasaki to comply with the NES's standard five channels.

No Japanese 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 Jr. (ドンキーコングJR) [Pulse cart]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T14:24:01+09:00

Donkey Kong Jr. (ドンキーコングJR) is the 2nd game in the Donkey Kong series and the first where a Kong is the hero. Help DKjr save his dad from the evil clutches of... Mario. Wait, what?! 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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Super Mario USA (スーパーマリオUSA)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-02T14:12:18+09:00

Super Mario USA (スーパーマリオUSA) OK, so there was a Famicom game called Yume Koujo Doki Doki Panic on the Famicom Disk System. Great game. Nintendo thought so too. So they decided to change the characters to Mario and friends and release it in the US as Super Mario Bros. 2 instead of the original Disk System Super Mario 2 (which later came to the US as "Lost levels"). Years later they took the US version and brought it back to Japan as Super Mario USA. Confusing? Yup! But it's a great game. One of the best on Famicom. 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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Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (マーヴル VS. カプコン 3 フェイトオブトゥーワールド) [Can be set to English]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-01T16:30:42+09:00

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (マーヴル VS. カプコン 3 フェイトオブトゥーワールド) is the long awaited 3rd installment of the famous mash-up fighting game series. Game can be set 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.

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Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (マーヴル VS. カプコン 3 フェイトオブトゥーワールド) [Can be set to English]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-01T16:28:56+09:00

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (マーヴル VS. カプコン 3 フェイトオブトゥーワールド) is the long awaited 3rd installment of the famous mash-up fighting game series. Game can be set to English.

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.

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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Saints Row the Third (セインツロウザ・サード) [Full English version on Disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-01T16:26:39+09:00

Saints Row the Third (セインツロウザ・サード) is a 3rd person crime-em-up. Full English version on disc.

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.

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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Kūsō Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy (空想科学世界ガリバーボーイ) [No manual]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-01T16:04:03+09:00

Kūsō Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy (空想科学世界ガリバーボーイ) I haven't played this one much beyond testing it out but I can already tell it's my type of RPG. Bright colorful graphics, turn based battles and a fun story. The battles are Dragon Quest style but the top down 2D with anime cut-scenes ascetic reminds me of another Saturn classic, Magic Knight Rayearth.

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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United States Of avex artists [English covers of J-Pop songs]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-01T13:29:12+09:00

United States Of avex artists is a compilation album of English covers of famous J-Pop songs

Vinnk's Take: United States Of avex artists is an odd little album. I am not sure exactly who it was made for. Maybe they were trying to introduce some hit Avex songs outside of Japan? Maybe for Japanese listeners why are studying English? Dunno. But why not have globe, Do as Infinity, Hitomi, TRF, Ayumi Hamasaki, etc. just recored English versions of their own songs? Instead they found American artist to do their own interpretations of the songs. Mixed results. Am I talking you out of buying this album? I hope not. It's an amazing curiosity and if you are a fan of these artists it's interesting to see how their hit songs got remade. The Frank Sinatra Jr. cover of Departures by globe I linked below shows the potential.

Track Listing

1. DEPARTURES (globe) – Frank Sinatra Jr.
2. Sakebi / 叫び (野猿) – Jason Scheff
3. BREAK OUT! (相川七瀬) – Anna McMurphy
4. SEASONS (浜崎あゆみ) – Tata Vega
5. Give me a Shake (MAX) – Cindy Braggs
6. We can't stop the music (DA PUMP) – Marilyn Martin
7. Movin' on (dream) – Nobody's Angel
8. Oasis (Do As Infinity) – Jay Graydon
9. by myself (hitomi) – Pauline Wilson
10. Time goes by (Every Little Thing) – Patrice Rushen
11. Overnight Sensation (TRF) – Rachel Ham

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 (very short) DVD included in this album is also all region so it should play in your 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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Dead or Alive 5 (デッドオアアライブ 5) [Full English version on disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-01T12:29:53+09:00

Dead or Alive 5 (デッドオアアライブ 5) is the 5th fighting (as opposed to volleyball) installment of the Dead or Alive series. Tons of fighters including some from the Virtua Fighter series. Game can be set 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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Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate (デッドオアアライブ 5 Ultimate) [Full English version on disc]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-11-01T12:29:00+09:00

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate (デッドオアアライブ 5 Ultimate) is the most complete version of 5th fighting (as opposed to volleyball) installment of the Dead or Alive series. Tons of fighters including some from the Virtua Fighter series. Game can be set 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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Baku Bomberman 2 (爆ボンバーマン２)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-31T22:01:22+09:00

Baku Bomberman 2 (爆ボンバーマン２) is an action adventure game (different from the usual action puzzle format. It has both a single player story mode and multiplayer modes. The US version of this game is one of the rarest titles on the platform but the Japanese version is a lot more obtainable.

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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Summon Night: Twin Age (サモンナイトツインエイジ精霊たちの共鳴)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-31T22:01:22+09:00

Summon Night: Twin Age (サモンナイトツインエイジ精霊たちの共鳴) is an interesting Action RPG with fun touch pen based battles.

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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Yoshi's Island DS (ヨッシーアイランドDS)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-31T22:01:22+09:00

Yoshi's Island DS (ヨッシーアイランドDS) is a sequel to the Super Famicom classic Yoshi's Island. Lot's of new baby Mario characters. Can be played without knowing 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.

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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Aimer – Penny Rain

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-31T13:32:28+09:00

Penny Rain is the second part of the fifth studio album by Aimer. It was released as 2 parts, Sun Dance & Penny Rain

Vinnk's Take: Right off the bat I am going to recommend track 5 (Mabayui Bakari) as the music and lyrics are by one of my favorite artists Cocco. But in general this and Sun Dance combine to be a great release by Aimer. There is a lot of collaboration on this album by a lot of good artists and the overall product is very satisfying.

Track Listing

1. "pluie"
2. "I beg you"
3. "Black Bird"
4. "Sailing"
5. "Mabayui Bakari" (眩いばかり; "Just Dazzling")
6. "Stand By You"
7. "Ref:rain"
8. "i-mage "
9. "Hana no Uta" (花の唄; "Flower Song")
10. "April Showers"

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 (very short) DVD included in this album is also all region so it should play in your 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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Perfume - Perfume: Complete Best [CD+DVD version] (Early career Greatest Hits Album)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-31T13:01:19+09:00

Perfume: Complete Best is a compilation album by Perfume. It covers the best of their early music before they switched to a major label.

Vinnk's Take: I discovered Perfume with their CD GAME which came out right after this. That era of Perfume is obviously great and super successful but this early stuff is fantastic too. I would but "Linear Motor Girl" (which I linked below) up there with the best of Perfumes output. "Computer City" and "Electro World" also slap.

Track listing

1. "Perfect Star Perfect Style" (パーフェクトスター・パーフェクトスタイル; Pāfekuto Sutā Pāfekuto Sutairu) 4:18
2. "Linear Motor Girl" (リニアモーターガール; Rinia Mōtā Gāru) 4:07
3. "Computer City" (コンピューターシティ; Konpyūtā Shiti) 4:45
4. "Electro World" (エレクトロ・ワールド; Erekutoro Wārudo) 4:21
5. "Inryoku" (引力; Inryoku) 3:35
6. "Monochrome Effect" (モノクロームエフェクト; Monokurōmu Efekuto) 4:17
7. "Vitamin Drop" (ビタミンドロップ; Bitamin Doroppu) 4:55
8. "Sweet Donuts" (スウィートドーナッツ; Suwīto Dōnattsu) 2:57
9. "Foundation" (ファンデーション; Fandēshon) 3:57
10. "Computer Driving" (コンピュータードライビング; Konpyūtā Doraibingu) 4:26
11. "Perfume" 5:15
12. "Wonder2" 3:49
Total length: 50:42

DVD
No. Title Length
1. "Linear Motor Girl" 4:31
2. "Computer City" 3:43
3. "Electro World" 4:06
4. "Vitamin Drop"

Note: The DVD included in this album is region 2 so make sure your player can read these discs. The CD itself will play in any player.

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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Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾) - Dive

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-30T22:47:46+09:00

Dive is the debut album by Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾).

Vinnk's Take: Maaya Sakamoto is an artist I got into through the connection with Yoko Kanno. Dive was produced and composed primarily by Yoko Kanno and this gives it a quality a lot of debut albums by young singers lack. "Yakusoku wa Iranai" is the them from The Vision of Escaflowne so a lot of anime fans became familiar with her work and this album through that, but my favorite track is the title one "Dive" and "Grapefruit"

Track listing

1. DIVE
2. 悲しくてやりきれない (Kanashikute Yarikirenai)
3. グレープフルーツ (Grapefruit)
4. 三日月の寝台 (Mikazuki no Shindai)
5. ポケットを空にして (Pocket wo Kara ni Shite)
6. オレンジ色とゆびきり (Orange-iro to Yubikiri)
7. 青空 (Aozora)
8. 約束はいらない (Yakusoku wa Iranai)
9. MY BEST FRIEND
10. Blind Summer Fish

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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Tenka no Goikenban: Mito Koumon (天下のご意見番水戸黄門)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-30T22:21:19+09:00

Tenka no Goikenban: Mito Koumon (天下のご意見番水戸黄門) is a famicom action game was a surprising amount of digitized voice acting including a long spoken section during the title screen. As for the game itself, it reminds my a lot of the 8-bit Goemon/Mystical Ninja games.

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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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer / Tom Sawyer no Bōken (トム・ソーヤーの冒険)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-30T15:45:09+09:00

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer / Tom Sawyer no Bōken (トム・ソーヤーの冒険) is an action game where each stage plays a bit differently, for example it starts out as a rafting game (that plays like a shooter) then changes to a side scrolling platformer. After that I don't know (because it's too hard for me) but I guess there are 6 different parts. I have fuzzy memories of playing this as a kid, but it seems it was not released in the US, so I must be thinking of a different game. No Japanese 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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Super Smash Bros. Melee (大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズDX)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-30T12:21:26+09:00

Super Smash Bros. Melee (大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズDX) is one of the most important Nintendo games ever released.

Story time: I was in Japan as an exchange student when this game was released. My friend bought a GameCube and we would hook it up to a TV in the student lounge. This was 2001 about a month after the 9/11 attacks. And this game was like a refuge away from the news, away from wondering if we would be able to fly home as planned in December (for a time a lot of International flights were grounded). So it was so fun Just escaping into the colorful crazy antics of classic Nintendo characters. I don't think I've ever needed a game so much. We played the heck out of that one. But interestingly enough, I actually have a hard time playing it today because it's hard to separate from my emotions of that time. Both good and bad. It's comforting but also makes me want to call my parents. Maybe that's also why it took me 7 years to list a copy on this site.. Oh, that got deeper than I panned...

It's a great game and you should buy it.

There is no need to know Japanese to play this game.

The game has been tested on authentic GameCube or Wii 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 GameCube games before buying. This game will run on a US/PAL GameCube if it is modified or if you have a boot disc (of which there are many varieties including FreeLoader). The game will run on some Japanese Wii systems as well (later revisions removed GameCube compatibility so check yours before buying).

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (エルシャダイアセンションオブザメタトロン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-28T02:37:39+09:00

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (エルシャダイアセンションオブザメタトロン) is a very unusual but interesting action game made by a lot of ex-Clover staff (Okami).

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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Ucchannanchan no Honoo no Challenge Denryuu IraIra Bou （ウッチャンナンチャン電流イライラ棒 ) [Boxed]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-28T02:37:39+09:00

Note: There is some fading on one side of the box (see photos) the price has been reduced because of this.

Ucchannanchan no Honoo no Challenge Denryuu IraIra Bou （ウッチャンナンチャン電流イライラ棒 ) is a skill puzzle game based off a Japanese game show. This same show was the basis of "The Irritating Stick". The game can be played without knowing Japanese, all you will miss out on is what the announcer says (no big loss).

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 bidding. 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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Rygar / Argus no Senshi (アルゴスの戦士)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-28T02:37:39+09:00

Rygar / Argus no Senshi (アルゴスの戦士) is a sidescrolling platform game where you use a unique shield on a chain weapon. The Famicom music was slightly changed with the later NES release. No Japanese 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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Sky Destroyer (スカイデストロイヤー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-28T02:37:39+09:00

Sky Destroyer (スカイデストロイヤー) Is a WWII 3D rail shooter game for the Famicom. You play a Japanese pilot shooting down (apparently) US ships and planes. This might explain why it was not released in the US.

No Japanese 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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Space Harrier (スペースハリアー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-27T15:07:57+09:00

Space Harrier (スペースハリアー) Is a PC Engine port of the SEGA arcade classic. Non-stop action. Great fun. No Japanese needed to play.

The game has been tested on an authentic PC Engine 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 PC Engine games before bidding. This card will not run on an unmodified Turbo Grafx 16 system. It should run on clone systems such as the Retro Freak but I do not have one to test the compatibility.

HuCards 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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Mega Man Soccer / Rockman Soccer (ロックマンズサッカー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-27T14:03:35+09:00

Mega Man Soccer / Rockman Soccer (ロックマンズサッカー) is a soccer/football game featuring the characters and enemies from the Mega Man/Rockman series. Each player has special abilities. I miss wacky unrealistic sports games like this.

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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Rockman X2 (ロックマンX2)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-27T13:59:31+09:00

Rockman X2 (ロックマンX2) is the second Rockman X game on the Super Famicom and like all Rockman (Mega Man) games it is a classic and not to be missed.

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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Ayumi Hamasaki - Guilty (CD + DVD version)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-27T13:57:19+09:00

Guilty is the 9th full album from Ayumi Hamasaki.

Vinnk's Take: Guilty is a pop album sure but is is far heavier and darker than anything Ayu had put out prior to it. And in a good way. The post-apocalyptic looking video for "talkin' 2 myself" (see below) surprised me the fist time I saw it. "Marionette" is downright creepy and even brighter songs like "decision" and "(Don't) Leave Me Alone" are backed with some heavy guitar. I like this album a lot.

Note: The DVD included in this album is region 2 so make sure your player can read these discs. The CDs themselves will play in any player.

Tracklist:

CD

1. "Mirror"
2. "(Don't) Leave Me Alone"
3. "Talkin' 2 Myself"
4. "Decision"
5. "Guilty"
6. "Fated"
7. "Together When..."
8. "Marionette -prelude-" (instrumental)
9. "Marionette"
10. "The Judgement Day" (instrumental)
11. "Glitter"
12. "My All"
13. "Rebirth"
14. "Untitled: For Her"

DVD

1. "Distance Love (距愛〜Distance Love〜 Kyo Ai: Distance Love)"
2. "Talkin' 2 Myself (Video Clip)"
3. "Decision (Video Clip)"
4. "Together When... (Video Clip)"
5. "Marionette (Video Clip)"
6. "(Don't) Leave Me Alone (Video Clip)"
7. "Glitter (Making Clip)"
8. "Fated (Making Clip)"
9. "Talkin' 2 Myself (Making Clip)"
10. "Decision (Making Clip)"
11. "Together When... (Making Clip)"
12. "Marionette (Making Clip)"
13. "(Don't) Leave Me Alone (Making Clip)"

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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Christmas Nights (クリスマスナイツ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-27T02:11:10+09:00

Christmas Nights (クリスマスナイツ) was released in Japan only as part of a limited edition Christmas bundle in 1996. It was introduced in Japan as part of a Christmas Sega Saturn bundle and only sold the Christmas of 1996.

From wiki: Christmas Nights follows Elliot and Claris during the holiday season following their adventures with Nights. Realizing that the Christmas Star is missing from the Twin Seeds Christmas tree, the pair travel to Nightopia to find it, where they reunite with Nights and retrieve the Christmas Star from Gillwing's lair.

Christmas Nights contains the full version of Claris' Spring Valley dream level from Nights into Dreams, playable as both Claris and Elliot. The Saturn's internal clock changes elements according to the date and time:
December activates "Christmas Nights" mode, replacing item boxes with Christmas presents, greenery with snow and gumdrops, rings with wreaths, and Ideya captures with Christmas trees; Nightopians wear elf costumes, and the music is replaced with a rendition of "Jingle Bells" and an a cappella version of the Nights theme song. During the "Winter Nights" period, the Spring Valley weather changes according to the hour. Other changes apply on New Year's Day; on April Fool's Day, Reala replaces Nights as the playable character.

The game features several unlockable bonuses, such as being able to play the game's soundtrack, observe the status of the A-life system, experiment with the game's music mixer, time attack one Mare, or play as Sega's mascot Sonic the Hedgehog in the minigame Sonic the Hedgehog: Into Dreams. Sonic may only play through Spring Valley on foot, and must defeat the boss: an inflatable Dr. Robotnik. The music is a remixed version of "Final Fever", the final boss battle music from the Japanese and European version of Sonic CD (1993).

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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Zekkyō Senshi Sakeburein (絶叫戦士サケブレイン) [Club Nintendo Exclusive]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T23:58:38+09:00

Zekkyō Senshi Sakeburein (絶叫戦士サケブレイン) [Club Nintendo Exclusive] is a rare and unusual battle game. In the game you can announce your attacks and the DS microphone will pick up words like "punch!", "Kick!", "Fire!" etc. This game was only released as a reward for Club Nintendo members. It was never sold in stores.

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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Tales of Innocence (テイルズオブイノセンス)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T23:56:54+09:00

Tales of Innocence (テイルズオブイノセンス) is yet another mainline Tales game that never left Japan. And it's a crying shame. This is such an impressive portable Tales game. A surprising amount of voice acting and cut-scenes, great music and an excellent story.

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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ASH -ARCHAIC SEALED HEAT-(アルカイックシールドヒート)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T23:54:26+09:00

ASH -ARCHAIC SEALED HEAT-(アルカイックシールドヒート) is an amazing Tactics RPG from Mistwalker. Phenomenal graphics and music. The menus are in Japanese but can be figured out with a bit of trial and error. There are also good guides to the game here: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/930492-ash-archaic-sealed-heat/faqs

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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Mega Man 5 / Rockman 5: Blues no Wana!? (ロックマン5 ブルースの罠!?)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T17:26:43+09:00

Mega Man 5 / Rockman 5: Blues no Wana!? (ロックマン5 ブルースの罠!?) is the 5th Famicom installment of the Mega Man/Rockman series. Great graphics and gameplay. No Japanese 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.

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MOTHER (マザー)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T15:14:00+09:00

MOTHER (マザー) is the cult classic game that started the legendary series. I think it holds up really well.

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. As with most games of this age I cannot guarantee the battery will be able to hold saved data without replacement.

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GeGeGe no Kitaro - Yōkai Daimakyō (ゲゲゲの鬼太郎妖怪大魔境)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T15:06:25+09:00

GeGeGe no Kitaro - Yōkai Daimakyō (ゲゲゲの鬼太郎妖怪大魔境) is an action platformer set in the creepy, crazy world of the bestselling comedy/horror manga. 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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Final Fantasy III (ファイナルファンタジーIII)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T15:05:07+09:00

Final Fantasy III (ファイナルファンタジーIII) is the third game in the famous Final Fantasy series. This game is notable for not receiving any remake or port until the Nintendo DS. Considered the best of the 8-bit FF games.

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.

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Spy vs. Spy (スパイVSスパイ)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T14:56:12+09:00

Spy vs. Spy (スパイVSスパイ) is a game based on the famous comic from MAD Magazine. I was a fan of MAD back in the day and I loved playing this multiplayer trap-em-up. Not sure how it holds up from people who didn't play it back in the day, but this game has a special place in my heart.

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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Popeye no Eigo Asobi (ポパイの英語遊び) [Pulse Cart]

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T14:42:38+09:00

Popeye no Eigo Asobi (ポパイの英語遊び) is possibly the least common of the original pulse carts (at least it's the one I see the least). It is an edutainment game like Donkey Kong Jr. Math but in this case the base game is Popeye and the lesson is English. A very unique game that never made it out of Japan.

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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Ninja-kun Ma-jō no Bōken (忍者くん魔城の冒険)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T12:52:15+09:00

Ninja-kun Ma-jō no Bōken (忍者くん魔城の冒険) is an old-school vertical platformer. They really don't make this type of game anymore. Get to the top of the tower/mountain/castle while dodging enemies (or throwing shuriken at them). No Japanese 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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Gekitou Pro Wrestling (激闘プロレス!!闘魂伝説)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T12:50:19+09:00

Gekitou Pro Wrestling (激闘プロレス!!闘魂伝説) is a cartoony wrestling game for the Famicom. I like the unique characters and moves but what I really love is the super animated commentator at the bottom of the screen. Can be 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 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.

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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Zunou Senkan Galg (頭脳戦艦ガル)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T12:44:38+09:00

Zunou Senkan Galg (頭脳戦艦ガル) is a shooting game with very light RPG aspects (choosing paths, gathering parts) 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 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.

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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Exerion (エクセリオン)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T12:42:46+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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Tsuppari Oozumou (つっぱり大相撲) (Arcady Sumo Game)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T12:41:13+09:00

Tsuppari Oozumou (つっぱり大相撲) is a crazy, fun, arcade style sumo wrestling game. It is not super accurate to the sport itself but it makes for a way better game that way. No Japanese 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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Star Luster (スターラスター)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T12:39:37+09:00

Star Luster (スターラスター) is an early arcade-style first person space shooter. Regarded as a classic in Japan but never released outside of it. This is really weird because the game is fully in English.

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.

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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Fighting Road (ファイティングロード)

Japan Retro Direct — 2026-10-26T12:37:59+09:00

Fighting Road (ファイティングロード) is an ambitious fighting game for the Famicom. I didn't know about this one until fairly recently. It's not a super common find. I would call this one a "hidden gem".

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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Japan Retro Direct

Yoshi's Island / Super Mario: Yossy Island (スーパーマリオ ヨッシーアイランド)

Rockman X (ロックマンX)

Rockman 7: Shukumei no Taiketsu! (ロックマン7 宿命の対決!)

Donkey Kong Country / Super Donkey Kong (スーパードンキーコング)

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Super Donkey Kong 2 (スーパードンキーコング 2 ディクシー＆ディディ)

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! / Super Donkey Kong 3(スーパードンキーコング3)

Panic Bomber World (ぱにっくボンバーワールド)

Mario's Super Picross (マリオのスーパーピクロス)

Front Mission (フロントミッション)

Panel de Pon (パネルでポン)

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

Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾) - Single Collection Hotchpotch (ハチポチ)

YMCK - Family Days

Yoko Kanno (菅野よう子) - SURELY SOMEDAY (1st print edition)

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (ファイナルファンタジータクティクス 獅子戦争)

Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Kimi Tsunagi Five M (君繋ファイブエム)

Fatal Fury Special / Garou Densetsu Special (餓狼伝説スペシャル)

Puyo Puyo Box (ぷよぷよBOX)

Super Smash Bros. (大乱闘だいらんとうスマッシュブラザーズ)

Hoshi no Kirby 64 (星のカービィ64)

Super Robot Spirits (スーパーロボットスピリッツ)

Excitebike 64 (エキサイトバイク64)

Baku Bomberman (爆ボンバーマン)

Blastdozer (ブラストドーザー)

Mario Golf 64 (マリオゴルフ64)

Banjo-Tooie / Banjo to Kazooie no Daiboken 2 (バンジョーとカズーイの大冒険2)

Jet Force Gemini / STAR TWINS （スターツインズ)

Banjo-Kazooie / Banjo to Kazooie no Daiboken (バンジョーとカズーイの大冒険)

Family Mahjong II: Shanghai he no Michi (ファミリーマージャンII 上海への道) [Boxed]

SimCity 2000 (シムシティ2000) [Boxed]

Tetris Battle Gaiden (テトリス武闘外伝) [Boxed]

Yoko Kanno (菅野よう子) - Song to Fly

Dr. Mario (ドクターマリオ)

Mega Man 3 / Rockman 3: Dr. Wily no Saigo!? (ロックマン3 Dr.ワイリーの最期!?)

Mega Man 4 / Rockman 4: Aratanaru Yabou!! (ロックマン4 新たなる野望)

Picross DS (ピクロスDS)

Sonic Advance (ソニック アドバンス)

Kanji Dictionary: Kanji Sonomama Rakubiki Jiten (漢字そのまま DS楽引辞典)

Panel de Pon DS (パネルでポンDS)

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry no Wonderland (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ テリーのワンダーランド)

Puyo Puyo 7 (ぷよぷよ7) [Special Price Version]

Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary (ぷよぷよ! -15th Anniversary-)

Mario Kart Advance (マリオカートアドバンス)

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (ゼルダの伝説 夢をみる島)

Mario's Picross (マリオのピクロス)

Pocket Puyo Puyo 2 (ぽけっとぷよぷよ通)

Thexder (テグザー)

Tetris 2 + Bombliss (テトリス2+Bombliss) [Boxed]

Mischief Makers / Yuke-Yuke!! Trouble Makers (ゆけゆけ!!トラブルメーカーズ)

Magical Drop II (マジカルドロップ2)

Bomberman 94 (ボンバーマン’94)

Panzer Dragoon (パンツァードラグーン)

Um Jammer Lammy (ウンジャマ・ラミー) [English version is on disc]

Bomberman 2 / Bomberman II (ボンバーマンII)

CTR: Crash Team Racing / Crash Bandicoot Racing (クラッシュ・バンディクー レーシング)

PaRappa the Rapper (パラッパラッパー) [Full English version on disc]

Castlevania 3 / Akumajo Densetsu (悪魔城伝説)

Donkey Kong Jr. (ドンキーコングJR) [Pulse cart]

Super Mario USA (スーパーマリオUSA)

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (マーヴル VS. カプコン 3 フェイト オブ トゥー ワールド) [Can be set to English]

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (マーヴル VS. カプコン 3 フェイト オブ トゥー ワールド) [Can be set to English]

Saints Row the Third (セインツロウ ザ・サード) [Full English version on Disc]

Kūsō Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy (空想科学世界ガリバーボーイ) [No manual]

United States Of avex artists [English covers of J-Pop songs]

Dead or Alive 5 (デッド オア アライブ 5) [Full English version on disc]

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate (デッド オア アライブ 5 Ultimate) [Full English version on disc]

Baku Bomberman 2 (爆ボンバーマン２)

Summon Night: Twin Age (サモンナイト ツインエイジ 精霊たちの共鳴)

Yoshi's Island DS (ヨッシーアイランドDS)

Aimer – Penny Rain

Perfume - Perfume: Complete Best [CD+DVD version] (Early career Greatest Hits Album)

Maaya Sakamoto (坂本真綾) - Dive

Tenka no Goikenban: Mito Koumon (天下のご意見番 水戸黄門)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer / Tom Sawyer no Bōken (トム・ソーヤーの冒険)

Super Smash Bros. Melee (大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズDX)

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (エルシャダイ アセンション オブ ザ メタトロン)

Ucchannanchan no Honoo no Challenge Denryuu IraIra Bou （ウッチャン ナンチャン電流イライラ棒 ) [Boxed]

Rygar / Argus no Senshi (アルゴスの戦士)

Sky Destroyer (スカイデストロイヤー)

Yoshi's Island / Super Mario: Yossy Island (スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド)

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (ファイナルファンタジータクティクス獅子戦争)

Sonic Advance (ソニックアドバンス)

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry no Wonderland (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズテリーのワンダーランド)

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (ゼルダの伝説夢をみる島)

CTR: Crash Team Racing / Crash Bandicoot Racing (クラッシュ・バンディクーレーシング)

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (マーヴル VS. カプコン 3 フェイトオブトゥーワールド) [Can be set to English]

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (マーヴル VS. カプコン 3 フェイトオブトゥーワールド) [Can be set to English]

Saints Row the Third (セインツロウザ・サード) [Full English version on Disc]

Dead or Alive 5 (デッドオアアライブ 5) [Full English version on disc]

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate (デッドオアアライブ 5 Ultimate) [Full English version on disc]

Summon Night: Twin Age (サモンナイトツインエイジ精霊たちの共鳴)

Tenka no Goikenban: Mito Koumon (天下のご意見番水戸黄門)

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (エルシャダイアセンションオブザメタトロン)

Ucchannanchan no Honoo no Challenge Denryuu IraIra Bou （ウッチャンナンチャン電流イライラ棒 ) [Boxed]

ASH -ARCHAIC SEALED HEAT-(アルカイックシールドヒート)

GeGeGe no Kitaro - Yōkai Daimakyō (ゲゲゲの鬼太郎妖怪大魔境)