Metal Jesus in JAPAN - Game Hunting in KYOTO! (Part 1) 

I wanna thank Ken & Roberta Williams for sponsoring this entire trip. It would not have happened without their support! Play the new Colossal Cave v2.0 on Steam: bit.ly/3PSzc3M

when you said its been 4 YEARS since youve last been to japan it made me realize how quickly time has gone by lol

OMG KINSEY! Miss her so much! Hope she posts more in her channel. Good to see you guys having fun together again.

Oh wow MJR, looking forward to this series. I hope to visit Japan someday.

I was there in Kyoto on Halloween 2016 and I spotted a Japanese Waldo. I told him “I found you” and he invited me for some sake at a local bar. It felt like a side quest. Lovely people!

It's so awesome that I had your original video saved and we're finally going to Japan 4 years later! Both Tokyo and Kyoto. Thanks for sharing these recs. So excited to check some of these spots out!

I discovered your channel when you posted the original trip to Japan. It is crazy that it has been 4 years already. Keep up the good work, it is always a treat when there is a new video to watch.

Every time I see footage from Japan it’s always so CLEAN! Everywhere! There’s just no trash anywhere!

Metal Jesus is such a lovely dude who's just an honest likable guy who never tries to be anything but himself..love these retro video's 👌

Jason, so happy to watch this. I was in Kyoto back in May for our honeymoon, and I snuck off a few times while my wife relaxed at the hotel, and I found both of these stores you visited. I remember exploring the streets of Kyoto armed with google maps. Was lovely to retrace my steps through your own trip and it brings back special memories of our own trip. Look forward to the next part. Thanks - Matt

game hunting? this is just a full day of eating in japan video 😂👍..I didn't expect such a low overall price level in japan especially not after the world wide post apocalyptic corona price mayhem happened! japan is also known for its "unusual" alcoholic baverages, just to say! cheers 🙏🙏

Heck Yes! MetalJesus travel videos are my absolute favorite.

I loved Japan, I was there maybe 6 years ago. My wife went there for 5 days for work so the kids and I went too. It was awesome walking around town and going to the mall. Then they all came down with a 104 fever, including my 1 year old. So most of the trip was spent with me, the only not sick one, taking care of the rest of the family :/ Definitely need to go back.

My lady and I went to Japan for the first time in June and it was an amazing experience. I do wish we spent more time in each city but no matter how well you plan your trip, it’s never enough time to do it all. Can’t wait for the next trip in the future!

I swear to God, I was just rewatching the 2019 trip video a few weeks ago, had to do a double take when I saw this thumbnail! Awesome stuff!

Another great video MJR. Love the travel vlogs of yours. I really love you're easy going demeanor. A lot of you tubers are overly excitable for my tastes, but you are and your wife are coolant as cucumbers 😂 can't wait for the rest of the series. God speed MJR 🙏

You made it back! I remember you saying you wanted to go back! I'm so happy ya made it happen!

4 years already!!!?? Happy you went back. Nice to see Kinsey again.

These vlog/pickup vids in different parts of the world are some of my fav videos.

Metal Jesus and kinzie reunion is better than any video game release this year. This is a highlight. Thank you 🙏

I studied abroad in Japan at a university about 30 minutes between Kyoto and Osaka, and this video hit me with nostalgia harder than it should have. I would go to downtown Kyoto all the time whenever I had a late night to myself, and I always went to the shopping streets and Nishiki Market. Also a new Nintendo store opened in Kyoto while I was in Japan and it's a lot bigger than the Osaka one. There is also two BookOffs within the Sanjo area. One infront of Sanjo Station, and one inside this department store. Highly recommend the Sanjo Station BookOff if you are interested in retro game pickups. There's also an retro arcade nearby called A-cho that has a bunch of CPS and Neo Geo fighting games, as well as a bunch of SHMUP games, three different variations of Tetris, and a Typing of the Dead cabinet. If you ever go back to Japan, give A-cho and BookOff a chance. Also they have a flea market outside of the Heian Shrine in Kyoto. Highly recommend if you are looking for import games.

Great video! Learning katakana wasn't very hard and it's a HUGE help when you're looking through the shelves.

Finally bro 🙌 😊❤ Welcome to Japan 🇯🇵😊 I have been living in Asia 4 years thanks to your original video 📹 😊

Man I just clicked on "Metal Jesus Rocks Roast Video" let me say you are awesome at what you do and your videos have helped me so much. Just wanted to stop by and say that Metal Jesus DOES ROCK!!! Keep it up dude 🤘

Wonderful! I understand how much one wants to come back to Japan once you went there once 😊 can't wait to go back myself!

Ironically, I just got back from Japan 2 weeks ago from not being there since 4 years myself. I only stayed in the Tokyo area but next I go, I want to venture out to Osaka and Kyoto.

I've watched this 3 times already because your videos are just so comforting and chill to have on lol

I was in Kyoto 8 years ago, I remember it every day. I want to return to get some games and lot of metal \m/

Dude, I freaking love your videos and how you put them together. And yes, I am also going to say that it is because of these types of videos that you share with us is the reason why I want to visit Japan. Peace, bro.

These are the best videos on RU-vid. I have been wanting to go and am slowly planning a trip to Japan, and MJR videos will be my guide for tips and tricks as well as game hunting!

Oh for sure. Going to a 7-11 for a meal is asking for trouble afterwards in the US. The quality of food in Japan and variety is legendary from what everyone says and shows in videos. It's amazing to see how much nature and modern life is mixed together in Japan. Glad you were able to get some games you were looking for.

Vancouver Airport is the probably the best airport in the world. Has the nicest decor and a beautiful setting with the mountains in the background.

Love your Japan series. Visiting and game hunting would be a dream, but the language barrier is intimidating for me. Obviously having someone bilingual sherpa you through the environment would solve this problem, but how much of an issue do you think it would be for your average American?

1:15 in and I'm gobsmacked by the surprise that you're not hunting animals, but VIDEO games 😂 Great video yall.

Welcome to Japan 🇯🇵

The intro got me HYPED! Love these travel videos. Keep it up man!

Loved the video Jason! Thanks for taking us along on your trip to Japan by sharing this video. I would love to make it to Japan one day. Looks amazing!

Awesome video!! I love watching your trip vids! It feels like I’m right there with you visiting these cool places!!

Whaaat?! I was wondering where our Friday MJR video was, I think it was last week.. Okay you’re forgive then! Lol Another epic one, glad everyone’s having a blast!

Damn, has it already been four years? Time sure moves fast. Hope you had a great time over there. Also great to see Kinsey again.

Nice video Metal J. The fam and I are headed back again this Nov. we love Japan. My kids love it. My wife goes all the time. Can’t wait!!!

Awesome video. My daughter just went to Japan for her honeymoon in June so it’s cool seeing u guys in places she was at. I must say, seeing you and Kinsey reminds me of the video game reviews you guys would do YEARS AGO. 🥺

I am just like you MetalJesusRocks. I cannot sleep either before a big trip or before a big video game release that I am excited about, etc.

Just got a Vita for the first time yesterday and I’m having a blast! Thank you for the inspiration 😊

This video made my day. Thanks for making it. Love the travel series. Please do more.

Heya, long time watcher. I actually live in Japan for the past 5 years. I can show you about 5 - 7 places for old games here. It is a lot different than Tokyo and there is a ton of stuff you can get here. Message me if you come up here. Cheers.

I look forward to all of your travel videos with great excitement. You do a wonderful job of capturing the build environment, the culture, the food in all ways like convenient foods and wonderful meals in such a beautiful way. Plus! Of course, the video games, too :) Thanks!

Great video MJ- Looking forward to the series! 👍🏼

Really like your traveling videos with this kinda VLOG style.

Japan represents the ultimate value for money. When you see how much cleaner, more organised, better quality and amazing flavour almost all of their stuff is, for around half the price or less of new Zealand you start planning to spend all your free time there. Rock on MJ. i was there in sept 23 too and it was hot as fuck. going back this year sept /oct

Recently just rewatched the previous Japan trip, now I have this, Metal Jesus needs his own travel show.

Absolutely loved japan, it was an assault on the senses in such cool way. We went skiing in Naseko then to Kyoto and Tokyo. Cool blog guys can’t wait for the others 👍

I love the footage and all but man the camera quality is superb. What a beautiful place, I really enjoyed this like I was there. Thanks!

Boss man, I loved the original Japan video these are gonna be an even greater blast, roll on the next installment ❤

Jeez! 4 years since your last trip, it seemed like only yesterday I was living vicariously through your last trip! Can't wait to watch these next vids 😎👍

I am so jealous! I visited Japan in 1999 and it is one of my top 5 places on the planet, even though I too visited in September. 😂

All these gaming travel vlogs are such an inspiration! I am dying to do something similar, whether it's here in the United States or, well, pretty much anywhere else that is known for gaming!

That was a really great video. Looking forward to the rest.

Nice! I just came back from Tokyo four days ago. Lots of eating and exploring, but also lots of retro game shopping. Got lots of SEGA Saturn games, as well as PS3 games at pretty good prices. I'm so glad you guys went back to Japan. These are still my favorite MJR videos.

LOVE these videos! Can't wait for the rest of the series.

Besides the game hunting it’s really cool when you show footage of your sight seeing adventures, restaurants cool places etc it’s fun to watch. It’s like a sight seeing documentary and the games are a bonus

So pumped to see the rest of the trip! So glad you guys made it back!!!

Thanks for sharing. thanks for carrying all that camera stuff for us.

Your original Japan vlogs were how I found your channel! Excited to see the new batch!

Your the fourth RU-vidr that I’ve seen go to Japan this month I watched beatemups and alpharad and luis mora love it!!! Imma be going in 2025 far from now but these videos get me really excited I know time will fly by and soon I’ll be there!!! 4 years went by so fast too

I remember when you made the goodbye vid for Kinsey & you guys were talking about doing another JP vid, now it’s finally here!!!!! This is so cool! I love seeing ANYTHING JP❤ (Much ❤from WA Coast)

Those cold Ramen are a real surprise - just cold noodles, cucumber, ham, omelette and (close to a) soy sauce - you'd think it'd be boring as hell but they're delicious, especially on a Summer day! GREAT video MJR!

awesome video! cant wait for part 2!

MJR visiting Japan (again)?!?!?! LET'S GOOOOO! 🤘🤘🤜🤛

Thank you for the content, what a great time.

Wow, you went full out 🎉MJR you did it again. Amazing ! Can’t wait to see the next parts.

21:10 bitterballen!! So good!!

25:50 great game store suggestion 10:35 jetlag = lets go to the temples!

Excited for the upcoming parts

I am Japanese. please come to Japan again. Japan has beautiful nature and hospitality. I'm impressed by how cheap it is.❤

Iv been gone awhile from the channel. This is a nice video to come back too. Really miss the old crew videos

i live in japan so its cool to see places i know. I think you guys need to see more of the country. check out Okinawa Hokkaido ect.

I took my partner earlier this year and it was my first time back in almost 8 years. It was so fun especially Super Nintendo World. Have fun! I actually have a custom map full of fun places and game/collector spots to go throughout Tokyo and Osaka. I'm sure you've already gone and this is a past video but I shared a lot of content on TikTok. Also feel you on the coffee... most coffee places don't open until 10am. Some vending machines have hot espresso and it's not half bad.

I just did a trip to Japan back in April it was pretty awesome.

Excellent video. I love to see you guys enjoy Japan, the tourisim, and the gaming scene here! I think you made an editing error in the end. You labeled Ojamakan as being in Ibaraki *Prefecture* but I think it is in Ibaraki *City*. Ibaraki Prefecture is all the way here in Eastern Japan by Tokyo/Chiba. Nevertheless, super cool video. Looking forward to parts two, three, and four!

its already been 4 years thats crazy time is flying by

Nice, i also was in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka around that time :) it was really hot indeed..

Just woke up to this! I've been watching lots of videos recently about Japan and now this happens. Games, Metal Jesus and Japan.. what more could you have?

MetalJesusrocks looks like he’d be the coolest uncle ever

So awesome. Been wanting to go back to Japan since I was there back in 95. Was in the Marine Corps stationed at the base of Mt Fuji. Spend most weekends in Roppongi. Definitely a trip EVERYONE should experience. Rock on!!

awesome vid... would love to visit Japan. cant wait for part two

The big tip for ANYONE wanting to find a specific game is ask the store clerk. Preferably show a photo of the game, and they will check the computer or go look on the shelf. As for the toilet seat sign, particularly the one of someone standing on the toilet, that is because in many Asian countries squat toilets (a basin in the ground) are almost universal and the people don't know, or don't want, to sit on western toilets, so stand on them. We have these signs in Australia in areas of high Asian students, and to help prevent it, one "solution" is actually to supply a few squat toilets rather than offend people that they are doing something wrong. While Japan still has squat toilets, most people, especially women, prefer western style. Although, if there's a long queue, and you're busting, a woman might still use a squat if it's vacant. Just ask my mother! I also used one for a poop once, because that's all there was. The bigger shock was actually seeing a toilet door fling open, seeing a guy exit the stall, and then seeing the squat toilet itself.

PRO TIP (when buying Saturn games): grab a bunch of games and pull them off the shelf together and read the spine of the other side of the game. The game name is often in English on the other spine. Some other console games do this too, but it works for almost all Saturn games.

Such an awesome video! I want to go to Japan so bad but I’m so afraid of not being able to navigate because of the language barrier.

I really love these vlogs from you MJR, and I have the same issue, where I can NOT sleep on airplanes. I remember flying 14 hours to the USA and I couldn't sleep at all

WOOOOOO waited all year for this!! So stoked!! 🤘

It's crazy to see how huge Jason is when entering Japanese doors. He's like a giant, it's pretty crazy.

I don’t know why my favorite part of this video is when you guys get all that food in the morning 😊yums!

Ive been to kyoto many times, never knew about the monkeys and that sweet view. Will go there next time.

Man, i just returned from a 2 week holiday in Japan earlier this month! Would have loved to have bumped into the MJR crew when game hunting! I found your previous Japan videos to be particularly useful in preparation for the trip. Also, found Kyoto to be my favourite city when I visited. I am jealous of Kinsey and Tony 😢. Beautiful scenery 🇯🇵. Having serious post holiday blues now

Brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.

Some of the Food is very tasty 🍜🍲🍝🍻🍴🍩🍚😸😄 the games are most crazy over there especailly the RPG's ❤ those. @MetalJesusRocks. And happy birthday Kinsey 😊🎂

You were on a dash 8 Q400, I work on those planes! I've worked on the one you were on! 😊. We have smaller planes, and when I first started, we had some half the size of that one lol

I would love to visit Japan some day. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Looking forward to part 2. Loved the Naruto run in the bamboo forest.

I sincerely could watch videos like this all day long love it