Retro Game Store Reviews: Mandarake Umeda (Osaka)
Yikes. It’s been almost a month since I’ve updated my blog but let me explain. I had the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in early July and had been studying for it right up… Continue reading
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Retro Game Store Reviews: Sannomiya Sun Plaza (Kobe)
Sannomiya station’s Sun Plaza (San Center Plaza officially) is a shopping center located right next to the famous Center Gai shopping street in Kobe. There are hundreds of stores and offices spread out… Continue reading
Retro Game Road Maps: The Yokohama Line
It’s great when I find a store worth sharing on my blog, but not all shops are created equal. Some might not have a lot of inventory to offer, some might have bad… Continue reading
Retro Game Store Reviews: A-Too (Kyoto)
Ever wanted to go shopping for video games while also being able to see one of the most famous temples in all of Japan? Well you are in luck cause a-Too is another… Continue reading
Retro Game Store Reviews: Ojamakan Ibarakashi (Osaka)
At the time of writing this, I have already visited every Ojamakan store in the Osaka area. It will probably be a while until I write about any others, as the remaining ones… Continue reading
Retro Game Store Reviews: Ojamakan Nagai (Osaka)
If you have been following me on my Instagram or Bluesky, then you know that I have been going to more and more retro game shops on a regular basis, but I haven’t… Continue reading
Retro Game Store Reviews: Ojamakan Kamishinjo (Osaka)
Since moving to Osaka last year I have visited a good number of thrift stores and retro game specialty shops, but none have really stood out to me. The Book Off Super Bazaars… Continue reading
Retro Game Store Reviews: Book Off Super Bazaar Hirakatashi (Osaka)
I’ve been sitting on this shop for a while because I wasn’t sure if it had enough stuff to make it worth a trip to, but after seeing what’s available in the Kansai… Continue reading
Retro Game Store Reviews: Ojamakan Gamo branch (Osaka)
I had no idea this chain of stores existed until Retrogamecentercx on Instagram posted about their favorite shops in Japan on one of their stories. Since then I’ve added them to my list… Continue reading
Retro Game Store Reviews: Furuichi Tsurumi Ryokuchi (Osaka)
I’ve visited quite a few Furuhonichiba’s since I’ve moved to Osaka, and while most of them were not bad to “mid” retro game shops, I think that that the Tsurumi Ryokuchi store has… Continue reading