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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 59m

Shipped out the Yamato order today (yeah only 1 this week) As for the site, some nice restocks. If I had to recommend one it would be Rez. I originally played this one on the Dreamcast but that version is very pricey these days so PS2 is the affordable way to go. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 16h

30 days to the US midterm elections. I just sent in my ballot. For US citizens, please remember to vote.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It was stormy today so I didn't go game shopping as planned. But I listed some new games and restocks. Thank you to everyone who continues to support my shop even in these hard times. I really appreciate it. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Going out of town tomorrow and might have a chance to do some game/CD shopping in a bigger city. No idea what they will have but anything I should look for?

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You are very welcome! Enjoy the games. Thank you for the shout out. It’s always been my goal to provide the best possible game collecting experience. And I love getting feedback like yours. Makes me feel I’m on the right track.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sorry for no new listings for a few days. Since almost every listing today is a game new to the store, it takes me a bit more time. Some great PS1 listings including BASTARD!! and a Kamen Rider game I never had before. Also my favorite Final Fantasy game. And more! Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I don't have a site update to post today. So I'll use my post today to share this gofundme. Andrew is a great guy and he needs some help right now. I know many are in similar situations right now, but if you aren't, consider helping. Or buy his fantastic music: satellitesound.bandcamp.com/music

satellitesound.bandcamp.com

Andrew Elmore

Composer for-hire! This is my discography of independent work.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'm actually really proud of today's update! Only 4 of these CDs are restocks, the other 8 are new to the site. It's the most new music CD listings I've ever put up in a single day. New listings for: The Pillows, trf, Orange Range, Perfume, Orange Pekoe and Amuro Namie! japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

And back to Music CDs today. Mostly restocks. The debut album by the brilliant green and Emotional Engine by PSY S are both must haves. Good Ayumi and Cocco stuff too. I also restocked Two-Mix (including one never on the site before) and globe (also one new album). Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I updated my description of the Japanese Music section to better reflect what it has become. It started it as a little side project, I had no idea people would be so supportive! Thank you!

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It was all music yesterday, so it's all games today. 3 PC Engine Bomberman games join the great Saturn Bomberman. The 2 Marvel vs Capcom games are both in stock again. Galaga 88 is one of my favorite Arcade games and this is a great PC Engine port. And more! Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Japan Post orders went out today. Enjoy the games and tunes! Speaking of tunes, it's all music today. Restocks of Koda Kumi, Two-Mix, Cocco, Yoko Kanno and more. Also I finally put a Halcali CD up. I LOVE this group. I just wish their CDs weren't so pricy. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I shipped the Yamato orders out today (check for your tracking numbers). Japan Post will go out tomorrow. As for today's restocks, 3 Point Blank PS1 games, the 2 DS GameCenter CX games and a bunch of nice loose Gameboy and N64 carts. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Restocks of Amuro Namie's Dance Tracks Vol. 1 and YMCK's Family Music (both worth picking up) Everything else is new to the site. Another Mariya Takeuchi album, another Cibo Matto EP, a great DDR game that has the Greatest Hits songs. And more! Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

So sorry. I forgot to notify people that due to Silver Week, no shipments went out the last few days. Today is the last day of the holiday so I hope to ship as usual starting tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and sorry to not inform everyone sooner. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_...

en.wikipedia.org

Silver Week - Wikipedia

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Off to Book-off! Let’s see if I can find any treasures.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Yes there is a copy of Final Fantasy Tactics lurking in the corner but this update is really about the music. Utada Hikaru and Mariya Takeuchi specifically. Getting a lot of their albums restocked. Also a Two-Mix album and a Beat Crusaders CD for good measure. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Let's keep this rolling! Great restocks like Um Jammer Lammy, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Dragon's Crown and Tommy February6. Also 3 new album listings! KiraKira by Cocco, Terra 2001 by the Brilliant Green and Ayumi Hamasaki -Super Eurobeat Presents Ayu-ro Mix. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Restocks are GO! Marvel Vs. Capcom. Boxed Super Xevious. Psychic Force 2012. Shining Wisdom, The CD+DVD version of Heavenly Star by Genki Rockets and more! Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's been a while since I posted the starter pack. These are great people. If you no longer want to be in this starter pack, you can now easily remove yourself. If you have recommendations for people I should add, please let me know. I hope you follow these people and share. go.bsky.app/FE8Qdwj

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Enjoy them! That PC Engine Puyo Puyo CD is (in my opinion) the best way to play the original game.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I hope everyone is having a great week. Here are some nice game restocks (Tales of Destiny 2 and THE Helicopter stand out). Music restocks as well (Utada Hikaru, Ayumi, Asian Kung-Fu Generation). Also a couple new game listings (Lupin III Chronicles and Arcana Heart 3). japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I shipped this week's orders out today. I really hope you like the games and music. And thank you to everyone who has been telling their friends about the store. The positive word of mouth really helps. I think the majority of my orders come for Bluesky people. Thank you. ❤️

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

About half new listings and half restocks. Finally added some Porno Graffitti albums and (as requested) some more Spitz and Boom Boom Satellites. These join restocks of Ayumi Hamasaki and Do as Infinity. Some games too. The Saturn Destruction Derby is new to the site. japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I'm very happy with the stuff I am listing today. It's a bit slow going because it's all new listings, AND I am getting distracted listening to the albums... I'll try to have a full update soon, but you can always see the work in progress at the "new arrivals" page. japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/new

japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

Japan Retro Direct: Retro Video Games Direct From Japan

We sell Japanese video games from Nintendo, Sony, NEC, SEGA, SNK, etc. and send them right to your door.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Listen to Andrew’s music. You won’t regret it. If you don’t know where to start, I recommend Silver Javelin. satellitesound.bandcamp.com/album/silver...

satellitesound.bandcamp.com

Silver Javelin (Original Soundtrack), by Andrew Elmore

15 track album

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Other than a restock of NAXAT Open, every game listed today is new to the store. Great Super Famicom titles including Jaki Crush (3rd pinball game in the Crush series) and girl fighter Super Variable Geo. Didn't realize I didn't have CTR on the site so I fixed that too. japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

To all my “reasonable customers”: I want you to know that you will own any game or CD you buy from my shop. Not a license. The object. It is “plausible to suggest” that by purchasing from my store you can expect ownership. Not something I figured I would ever have to make clear. But here we are.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

You are very welcome! If you have any questions about any of the games, don’t hesitate to ask. Enjoy the light gun shooters. I wish that genre would/could make a comeback.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Only got 1 order this week (shipped today). That's the bad news. The good news is that I had more time to list things this week. Games and CDs today. Several of them like Puyo Puyo BOX, Donkey Konga 2 and the CD+DVD version of Otsuka Ai's Love Jam are new to the site. japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I've been listing a lot of music lately, so to balance things out, today's update is all games. Great ones too, like Super Mario 3, Lunar 1 and 2, Gran Truismo, Dark Souls and more. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

When I started Japan Retro direct, my mission was provide a fun, reasonably priced way to get Japanese games. But I always had a side quest. To introduce a curated selection of Japanese music and share my favorite artists with people who will hopefully become fans. (1/2) japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Stressful week, so I’m trying to relax. Been catching up on listening to some very nostalgic music. There will be more album listings on the way. Good stuff.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Recently I have mostly been doing restocks, but today's update also includes 5 items that have never been on the site before. I will try my best to give returning customers something new to see and restock the things new customers might have missed. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Shipped orders out today. 2 of them went to Canada. So that must be why I'm posting a Canadian flag today.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Another nice set of games. These are all restocks, but some of these games haven't been on the site in literally years. So they might be new to you! Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Another insane update. Saturn Bomberman Sonic Jam Magical Drop 2 2 Boxed Virtual Boy games Some amazing music and more. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Thank you Chad for always supporting me. The last 2 years have been rough for the shop but people like you are what keeps me going.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Some more great restocks (and a few items new to the store). The 2 PS1 Parappa games, Grandia, Ridge Racer 4, Tobal No1 and some boxed Super Famicom Games. On the Music side is my favorite PSY - S album and the 2-disc version of my favorite M-flo album. Good stuff Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Got some good stuff over the weekend. Listing some great CDs (Cibo Matto, Ayumi Hamasaki, The Pillows, PSYs) and games (Panzer Dragoon, Guilty Gear, ecchi adventure game(and occasional 2D shooter) Suchi-Pie, and more). Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Going shopping at a large Book Off this weekend. Their game selection has already been pretty picked over (by me LOL) but they have a pretty good CD section. Anything I should keep an eye out for?

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's been a minute but here are some excellent restocks. 3 boxed Super Famicom RPGs (Mana 2, Mana 3 and FFVI). 2 great Utada Hikaru albums. 1 Virtual Boy game (these are getting harder to find with the renewed interest) A Japan-exclusive DK game. Rage Racer and more. japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Thank you for posting the photo and writing about the shop. The only advertising I have is word of mouth so things like this really help. Enjoy the games and CDs!

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This week's orders are packed up and will hopefully ship out tomorrow. Also here is the first inventory update in nearly 2 weeks. Great game and music restocks. Sorry to be away for so long. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

On my way home now. Sorry for no posts. I didn’t have wi-fi for almost a week. (I’m a bit scared to see what news I missed). Anyway I will resume shipping orders and listing items from tomorrow. Great vacation. This was the sky this morning.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Sorry to hear about the hospital but glad you could get your games and tunes!

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

OK, I am off to ship out orders. As a reminder, I will be off for a week starting tomorrow. The store website will remain open and you can make orders but I won't be able to ship anything out until the 11th at the earliest. I hope everyone is having a great summer. See you again soon.

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A couple DS restocks and some GREAT Japanese music. Also some news: From the 4th-10th I will be on vacation. I will keep the store site up, but with any order made before the 10th, there will be a delay on shipping it out. Thank you for your understanding. Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com

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Japan Retro Direct @japanretrodirect.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We are ok. Yes, we felt the earthquake because we are in Kyushu. But we are far enough from the epicenter that we just had prolonged shaking. Some CDs and stuff got knocked down but other than that no damage. In Kumamoto, however, many people were injured so keep them in your thoughts.

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