Hey listers...
I know this topic pops up on the list every now and then... Normaly when I
see a "I am going to Japan" post... I get mad because I want to go!
:) Well... now it's my turn.
Anyway, yes. I am going to Japan for a few weeks. Not for the sole purpose
to buy video games (now that would be silly! well, maybe not). I am going
to visit family and friends. Still, might as well look for games while I am
there right? However, the question arrives: Where are some good places to
look for those PC Engine treasure chests at the end of the rainbows in
Japan? I know of the famous Akihabura area in Tokyo, but I am going no
where near that area. I will be visiting the fallowing Prefectures:
Yamaguchi (this is where I will be spending most of my time), Fukuoka,
Gifu, and Kyoto. I might get some time Osaka but if I do, it will be very
limited, and I will be carrying all my bags and going home! :(
So if anyone lives in Japan or has been there not long ago, to share your
thoughts. Last time I was in Japan was in 1999 (first time too) I found a
small used book store in a mid sized town in Yamaguchi. They had a big pile
of PCE stuff... but that is the only place I discovered. Who says they will
have anything this time I visit, or if the shop is still there.
On another note, besides finding PCE goodies (for myself and friends). What
would be something good to keep an Eye out for? You know, those items that
Japanese people don't care about anymore that you can resell on ebay? I
have been out of the reselling used games thing for a long time.
Thanks in advance to all that read and/or replied to my post!
-Tim aka darkman
http://www.darkcityproductions.com