Japan Retro Direct
@japanretrodirect.bsky.social
Online Japanese import game shop in Japan. Nintendo, SEGA, SNK, Sony, more. Also curated selection of Japanese music. Follow for updates.
Site: https://japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Worldwide shipping Info: https://japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/news-detail/12
Site: https://japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Worldwide shipping Info: https://japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/news-detail/12
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR US CUSTOMERS
As of this week, Japan post, is suspending all shipments to the US “Due to Changes in U.S. Customs and Regulations” the were the result of an executive order. Therefore I have removed all Japan Post shipping options to the United States.
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As of this week, Japan post, is suspending all shipments to the US “Due to Changes in U.S. Customs and Regulations” the were the result of an executive order. Therefore I have removed all Japan Post shipping options to the United States.
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News - Japan Post
www.post.japanpost.jp
OK, some possibly good news (in a bad situation). I just contacted Yamato and they will still ship to the US. It's a very expensive method for small orders (1-2 games) but it's a flat fee up to 2kg. So orders of 7+ games often come out cheaper than airmail. But please read the next post (1/2)
Weekend listings. Mostly restocks, but a few of these I have not had on the site before. Check out the Evangelion music game made by Suda 51. Also the Weird Mario Kart clone Astro Go! Go!
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Weekend listings. Mostly restocks, but a few of these I have not had on the site before. Check out the Evangelion music game made by Suda 51. Also the Weird Mario Kart clone Astro Go! Go!
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Thank you so much for the shoutout! Glad to hear you are enjoying the game.
Hey, it’s random game Saturday!
Here’s Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f for the Vita. It has World’s End Dance Hall on the song list, which is enough to make me happy. This was part of a recent order from @japanretrodirect.bsky.social, whose reasonable prices and good service deserve shouting out.
Here’s Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f for the Vita. It has World’s End Dance Hall on the song list, which is enough to make me happy. This was part of a recent order from @japanretrodirect.bsky.social, whose reasonable prices and good service deserve shouting out.
November 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Thank you so much for the shoutout! Glad to hear you are enjoying the game.
Vinnk Plays Dreamcast Games and Parties like it's 9-9-99! [Take 2]
YouTube video by Famicom Dojo LIVE!
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November 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Feeling much better now. I will ship Yamato packages today. Also I listed games for 3 Super Famicom series. Dragon Ball Z, Rockman X, and for the first time ever, all 5 Super Bomberman games are in stock at the same time. Grab them while you can.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Feeling much better now. I will ship Yamato packages today. Also I listed games for 3 Super Famicom series. Dragon Ball Z, Rockman X, and for the first time ever, all 5 Super Bomberman games are in stock at the same time. Grab them while you can.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Sorry all. I'm feeling a bit under the weather today so I was not able to ship Yamato. I'll rest up and get those orders out ASAP. Thank you for your patience.
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Sorry all. I'm feeling a bit under the weather today so I was not able to ship Yamato. I'll rest up and get those orders out ASAP. Thank you for your patience.
So today is all Super Famicom games. Another of my favorite systems and one where it is super easy to mod a US system to play Japanese games (or get an adaptor). Super Metroid, Panel de Pon and Wonder Project J stand out for me today but lots more good stuff.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
So today is all Super Famicom games. Another of my favorite systems and one where it is super easy to mod a US system to play Japanese games (or get an adaptor). Super Metroid, Panel de Pon and Wonder Project J stand out for me today but lots more good stuff.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Restocks of some great Neo Geo CD fighters and Ace Attorney games. Also some music CD restocks and that Beat Crusaders album is new to the site (and recommended).
SIte: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
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November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Restocks of some great Neo Geo CD fighters and Ace Attorney games. Also some music CD restocks and that Beat Crusaders album is new to the site (and recommended).
SIte: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
SIte: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Your wish is my commend. These will go up soon.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Your wish is my commend. These will go up soon.
Shipping day today for Japan Post packages (Yamato will hopefully be tomorrow). I can't wait for the 3 of you to get your games and CDs.
I have way less orders these days, but that just makes each one more special to me. And hopefully to you as well.
Enjoy!
-Kevin
I have way less orders these days, but that just makes each one more special to me. And hopefully to you as well.
Enjoy!
-Kevin
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Shipping day today for Japan Post packages (Yamato will hopefully be tomorrow). I can't wait for the 3 of you to get your games and CDs.
I have way less orders these days, but that just makes each one more special to me. And hopefully to you as well.
Enjoy!
-Kevin
I have way less orders these days, but that just makes each one more special to me. And hopefully to you as well.
Enjoy!
-Kevin
All Nintendo DS games today. And some of my favorites. 2 great Band Brothers music games. Both DS Jump mash-up manga fighters. The Club Nintendo exclusive Game & Watch Collection, GameCenter CX, Ouendan 2 and the impressive Mistwalker RPG no one has heard of, ASH.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
All Nintendo DS games today. And some of my favorites. 2 great Band Brothers music games. Both DS Jump mash-up manga fighters. The Club Nintendo exclusive Game & Watch Collection, GameCenter CX, Ouendan 2 and the impressive Mistwalker RPG no one has heard of, ASH.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Excellent point. Very true. That's what I did back in the day, but if you don't feel comfortable opening up your system, the converters are like 10 bucks.
You don't even need a converter. You can just remove the plastic guide from the system.
November 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Excellent point. Very true. That's what I did back in the day, but if you don't feel comfortable opening up your system, the converters are like 10 bucks.
Today is entirely Nintendo 64 restocks. All tested (some of them on stream yesterday). It's a great time to collect for Japanese N64 right now. The prices on a lot of games are still reasonable and it is not difficult to get a converter for JPN games on a US system.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today is entirely Nintendo 64 restocks. All tested (some of them on stream yesterday). It's a great time to collect for Japanese N64 right now. The prices on a lot of games are still reasonable and it is not difficult to get a converter for JPN games on a US system.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
I'm testing N64 games for the shop on stream. Also opening these mystery packs of carts I bought, so this one might be kinda fun. Stop by if you have time. I have been told that my streams are good background sound to listen to while doing laundry.
Start in 10 min: www.youtube.com/live/Ai_4-5j...
Start in 10 min: www.youtube.com/live/Ai_4-5j...
Vinnk Opens N64 Mystery Packs. What games will be inside?!?
YouTube video by Famicom Dojo LIVE!
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I'm testing N64 games for the shop on stream. Also opening these mystery packs of carts I bought, so this one might be kinda fun. Stop by if you have time. I have been told that my streams are good background sound to listen to while doing laundry.
Start in 10 min: www.youtube.com/live/Ai_4-5j...
Start in 10 min: www.youtube.com/live/Ai_4-5j...
And still more games!
5th update in like 3 days. If any of you are inspired to make an order but still confused by shipping, please reach out to me. I am happy to help you.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
5th update in like 3 days. If any of you are inspired to make an order but still confused by shipping, please reach out to me. I am happy to help you.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
And still more games!
5th update in like 3 days. If any of you are inspired to make an order but still confused by shipping, please reach out to me. I am happy to help you.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
5th update in like 3 days. If any of you are inspired to make an order but still confused by shipping, please reach out to me. I am happy to help you.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
As promised, I listed things other than Famicom today. Some nice tunes, a Nintendo DS Pokemon puzzle game, Tobal No. 1, Bomberman Kart and some fun PSP games.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
As promised, I listed things other than Famicom today. Some nice tunes, a Nintendo DS Pokemon puzzle game, Tobal No. 1, Bomberman Kart and some fun PSP games.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
OK, one last All-Famicom update. I promise I'll have something different tomorrow.
For now lots of nice "Pulse Carts", Super Mario USA, Adventure Island 2 and more.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
For now lots of nice "Pulse Carts", Super Mario USA, Adventure Island 2 and more.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
OK, one last All-Famicom update. I promise I'll have something different tomorrow.
For now lots of nice "Pulse Carts", Super Mario USA, Adventure Island 2 and more.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
For now lots of nice "Pulse Carts", Super Mario USA, Adventure Island 2 and more.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
More Famicom stuff today. One of my all-time favorite consoles. A lot of the classics today. Mario 1 and 2, Gradius, Donkey Kong Jr. Kung-Fu and Final Fantasy 3. Also some other great stuff.
SIte: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
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November 4, 2025 at 4:04 AM
More Famicom stuff today. One of my all-time favorite consoles. A lot of the classics today. Mario 1 and 2, Gradius, Donkey Kong Jr. Kung-Fu and Final Fantasy 3. Also some other great stuff.
SIte: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
SIte: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Oops! All Famicom.
12 Famicom restocks including 5 Dragon Ball games. All at fairly reasonable prices.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
12 Famicom restocks including 5 Dragon Ball games. All at fairly reasonable prices.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Oops! All Famicom.
12 Famicom restocks including 5 Dragon Ball games. All at fairly reasonable prices.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
12 Famicom restocks including 5 Dragon Ball games. All at fairly reasonable prices.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Now that Halloween festivities have finished, I can devote a bit more time to the site. Here is a batch of restocks. Fun stuff in there like Vanquish and the Sakura Wars Columns game. Also if you like light gun shooters, check out Vampire Night.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Now that Halloween festivities have finished, I can devote a bit more time to the site. Here is a batch of restocks. Fun stuff in there like Vanquish and the Sakura Wars Columns game. Also if you like light gun shooters, check out Vampire Night.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
A bunch of PC Engine restocks today including all 3 HuCard Bomberman games. Also a Sega Saturn Bomberman not released outside of Japan. Plenty of other good stuff too including Puyo Puyo CD, Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru and more.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A bunch of PC Engine restocks today including all 3 HuCard Bomberman games. Also a Sega Saturn Bomberman not released outside of Japan. Plenty of other good stuff too including Puyo Puyo CD, Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru and more.
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Site: japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
Happy Halloween from Japan Retro Direct!
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Happy Halloween from Japan Retro Direct!
Planning to expend my selection of Japanese Music CDs. I have a backlog of about 100 CDs to test/list but any artists you recommend? I'm always looking for new (or old) things to listen to.
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/product-list...
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/product-list...
Japanese Music - Japan Retro Direct
We sell Japanese video games from Nintendo, Sony, NEC, SEGA, SNK, etc. and send them right to your door.
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Planning to expend my selection of Japanese Music CDs. I have a backlog of about 100 CDs to test/list but any artists you recommend? I'm always looking for new (or old) things to listen to.
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/product-list...
japanretrodirect.ocnk.com/product-list...
You are very welcome! Have a great time with those games.
Package came throu from @japanretrodirect.bsky.social
Commando - Senjō no Ōkami (戦場の狼) & Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (忍者じゃじゃ丸くん ) for Famicom. Simple 1500 Series Vol.53 - RC Heli Game for the PS1.
Thanks Vinnk! Definitely do this again.
Commando - Senjō no Ōkami (戦場の狼) & Ninja JaJaMaru-kun (忍者じゃじゃ丸くん ) for Famicom. Simple 1500 Series Vol.53 - RC Heli Game for the PS1.
Thanks Vinnk! Definitely do this again.
October 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
You are very welcome! Have a great time with those games.
Those are both great Famicom games. I hope you enjoy them!
Got some more goodies from @japanretrodirect.bsky.social
Mappyland and Devil World (デビルワールド Debiru Wārudo) for NES and some cute stickers.
And more fun free Pokémon cards!
Mappyland and Devil World (デビルワールド Debiru Wārudo) for NES and some cute stickers.
And more fun free Pokémon cards!
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Those are both great Famicom games. I hope you enjoy them!
It’s 2:00am and I’m up testing retrogames for the store while listening to J-pop CDs. Even with all the garbage going on in the world right now, sometime life is good.
I recommend Super Famicom and Amuro Namie over cable news and doomscrolling any day of the week.
Take care of yourselves everyone❤️
I recommend Super Famicom and Amuro Namie over cable news and doomscrolling any day of the week.
Take care of yourselves everyone❤️
October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It’s 2:00am and I’m up testing retrogames for the store while listening to J-pop CDs. Even with all the garbage going on in the world right now, sometime life is good.
I recommend Super Famicom and Amuro Namie over cable news and doomscrolling any day of the week.
Take care of yourselves everyone❤️
I recommend Super Famicom and Amuro Namie over cable news and doomscrolling any day of the week.
Take care of yourselves everyone❤️