The Underground Pokemon Card Stores of Japan

[@okJLUV]

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[@DamaCollectsCards]

Pointing out errors, showing off and identifying smaller niche cards properly, showing appreciation towards goated illustrators? Quite literally BEING IN JAPAN to film it all? This video’s amazing man, can’t give you enough kudos for the details, editing, and effort.

[@CoopsCollection]

Wow I had no idea there was an error base set japanese charizard with the details from Machamp! Now I need to go look over the charizards i've sent to PSA and see if I inadvertently had any errors

[@okJLUV]

LOL i hope not for your sake. you'll always learn something new here Coop, thanks for watching legend 🫡

[@TeMonkeyMan2000]

WOOOOO ITS COOP🎉🎉🎉

[@brensei_15]

It actually predates the first Japanese zard, the Kairiki zard is often seen in the same way as the English Shadowless First Edition Zard, as it lacks a rarity symbol, further boosting it's rarity.

[@benjaminching4967]

The production value behind these videos is amazing. Followed your route all the way through Nippombashi, Osaka. The Google Map links really helped out. Thank you, and keep 'em coming, JLUV!

[@HarryWest19]

Definitely worth the wait, great video!! That Psyduck card at the end is a favourite for sure

[@okJLUV]

it's the $5 cards that make it all worth it haha. thanks legend!!

[@howsthepie1879]

Recently got back into collecting and your channel has really shaped how I approach collecting and card appreciation. Thanks for what you do!

[@okJLUV]

thank you for watching 😭🙏🏼

[@VolkaiGaming]

Greatly appreciated the amount of detail you go into sharing the information and location of these stores. Something that is almost never provided by other content creators. +1

[@pandorablackout]

The psi freeze sound bite was a nice touch lol. Love seeing (or hearing) earthbound Easter eggs lol

[@okJLUV]

YOOOO I’m so glad somebody finally noticed and commented about those haha, they’re my fave sound bites to use

[@snackbread]

Really appreciate all the type you put into these videos. Some great content

[@okJLUV]

cheers mate, glad you've been enjoying em!

[@justjack21]

Added to the playlist for my eventual trip, thanks mate 🙂

[@okJLUV]

i gotchu

[@justjack21]

@okJLUV some absolute dream stores with all that HGSS stuff!

[@HastaCollectables]

Great tour of the card shops in Nagoya, high quality production and a good moving pace when showing items ! Some videos just move around too fast and give me a headache, glad I came across this.

[@okJLUV]

ey glad you enjoyed it! yeah i prefer the slower pace too, get to soak it all in :)

[@Myst0ganX]

Huge fan of your card stores videos mate, really appreciate the hard work especially for including the store names and address. Can't wait to check these stores out next April when I'm in Nagoya! Cheers

[@okJLUV]

thank you so much!! glad the series has been a vibe for ya. if you need anything while you’re in Japan just LMK!

[@richietruong786]

Legitimately one of the coolest series I've ever watched on youtube jluv, i hope there's more in store I love watching these!

[@okJLUV]

you make me blush! thanks boss :D

[@daisukiKonbini]

Hey JLUV, Thanks so much for another great and REAL video. We share a love for vintage cards and it's so refreshing to see someone on KZbin who cares about the actual cards. I'm going to Nagoya in a few months and was hoping to get some advice. At Clove Base, what is a polite way to ask in Japanese if I may see their vintage bulk? I'm about a N5-N4 level. Also, if I'm shopping for awhile and want to see multiple cards, is it impolite to ask them repeatedly to open the display cases? Thanks so much!

[@okJLUV]

hey daisuki, thanks so much for helping support the channel! really appreciate it. awesome to find more collectors vibing off the older overlooked cards :) your best bet is a simple phrase; すみませんですけどバルクカードがありますか？you can interchange バルクカード with any other terms specific to what you're looking for; 旧裏 for old backs, or ADV/DPPt/BW for specific gens. your mileage may very depending on the store but i'm sure with at least N4 knowledge like you've got, you should be able to make it work - at worst, you can rely on Google Translate! as for looking through multiple cabinets, not at all - just try to batch your cabinet search. so when you're ready to look at all the cards in one specific cabinet, do it all at once instead of 1 by 1. saves everybody time. hope that helps, just reach out if you need any more help, and have fun!

[@daisukiKonbini]

@@okJLUV Wow, thanks so much for the detailed and helpful answer! ありがとう ございました!

[@okJLUV]

@@daisukiKonbini いいよ😁あけましておめでとう！

[@luc_ras]

Delivering another production value gem, good lad

[@dotz8251]

seeing that dream league promo price hits even more since i bought a box of dream league when it come out from the pokemon centre and didnt get it 😭😭 will have to fork over the money for it when i visit japan next week. Awesome video, your card shop videos have been really helpful for my brother and i to work out where to go in japan, and the work you put into them is awesome :D

[@SteeloandKri]

Brother. I am obsessed with these Japan videos. It was so cool getting to see all of these shops and getting a first-hand look at what they carry. So much nostalgia. So much history. So much Full Art Trainer Collectors Club. 🙏💜

[@okJLUV]

i wanted to make it feel like you were there with me! :D

[@SteeloandKri]

@okJLUV IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE

[@herohour6496]

hope you come to Japan and our city to buy Pokemon cards. Please be respectful and don't film all time to intrude others. We are humble society and dislike troublemakers

[@okJLUV]

@@herohour6496 yes, will definitely be respectful. i asked for permission to film in these stores. about 80% of stores were OK with filming. the other 20% i did not film in

[@JelmarcMarcelo]

What an amazing vid! Didn't know Nagoya has a lot of stores selling Pokemon cards. Now I wanna plan my trip there! Especially when I saw a lot of Tyranitars on the shelves

[@errogmh]

Great video, wish I had that kind of ressources during my trip to Japan in 2023. I only visited Tokyo and Kyoto and their surounding, but now knowing that Osaka and Nagoya have crazy store for singles makes me want to visit the country back in some time to hunt for my goals !

[@dangies]

love these type of videos mate. hope the fam is well and youre crushing being a dad

[@okJLUV]

thanks legend, your triplet beat are still sitting here btw!! hope you had a good christmas :D

[@ScoobyDad]

Thanks so much for videos like these. My fiancé and I just visited Japan and used your videos as references of stores to check out in Tokyo and Osaka. Thank you 🙏

[@okJLUV]

thank you for watching!! :D so glad the Osaka video helped you out!!

[@tredici72]

👏Fantastic work mate, really enjoyed this video 🎄Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo Amigo 🎉

[@okJLUV]

buon natale my friend! thank you for always supporting the channel you absolute legend

[@pokeze1126]

Just got back from Nagoya! MAN the amount of money i spent was INSANE. Love this video JLUV!

[@okJLUV]

very fun city, don't worry i did the same hahaha

[@Om_Jom]

Absolutely loving these videos, going to Japan in October next year.

[@flarepie24]

its so funny i remember picking up the southern islands postcard collection with togepi for legit 50 cents in like 2008, i miss that card shop they just had a huge bucket of stuff that was all 50 cents and another bucket for stuff that was 5 bucks it was such a magical place to go as a kid

[@Tony_3XL]

Editing here is chefs kiss.

[@vaultxhq]

Great video :) Surely this is *the* go-to guide now. Would love to visit one day!

[@okJLUV]

@@vaultxhq absolute legends 🫡 wait till you see my food recs

[@mikepelli]

Excellent video, JLUV! I do miss your Japanese artist videos where you highlight awesome art/cards and go over the styles and what the names mean.

[@okJLUV]

they will return! the biggest hurdle these days is just time, i'm still largely editing on my own (i have some help these days with Blendy), but haven't really reached a full time commitment to YT - so it's just about fitting everything in. though i do want to get back into that series very soon!!

[@bottorffambrosino]

This is a great video! Thank you so much here kislux for making my budget look more reasonable.

[@der_rote_baron2764]

Thank you Jluv! Hope to visit Japan someday and use your helpful guides! ❤

[@okJLUV]

one day!! and thank you my friend for always watching and supporting the channel :) enjoy the holiday break!!

[@der_rote_baron2764]

@@okJLUV Thank you! You too! :)

[@BrewerlnTheair]

Thanks for highlighting Nagoya! I wish i was able to spend more than 1/2 day hunting cards, but the city itself is great too!

[@okJLUV]

on the other side - i wish i'd had more time to explore Nagoya! was only there for 2 very short days, have to properly explore it next time

[@oyamastrading]

Another great, very high-effort video. nice to get coverage on places that don't get as much attention!

[@David-ue7vv]

Not nice

[@oyamastrading]

@ …no?

[@pandorablackout]

Yeah definitely keep using the earthbound sound bites lol I love it

[@PokéKurd]

I wish I had gone to more card shops when I was in Japan last year.

[@kl.4068]

Hi there, plan to go Osaka Kyoto and tokyo soon and want to ask if only can go one or two store that u mention due to lacking of time which one will u recommend , is it been honpo that u mention last or magi or any store i have miss thanks

[@DEZZIE08]

Bro these videos are awesome 💪🏼😉👊🏼🔥🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@okJLUV]

thanks DEZZIE!!!

[@llqppie]

Thank you for the video, I am heading to Japan in a few months time, I was wondering what is the best site to check for up to date Japanese prices. Especially on the phone when I am in the store

[@abt5342]

Toreca Camp and Dice Roll are scheduled to be merged next year. the staff who were in charge of Pokemon cards at Dice Roll will also be transferred to the new store.

[@okJLUV]

i heard - kinda crazy, that store is going to be stacked!

[@Andrewthepro]

Insane vid as always jluv! Do you have any suggestions for the best online sites to order from? I have a house in Japan so ordering to there isn’t an issue, thanks!

[@okJLUV]

thanks Andrew! my last video briefly covered buying singles and boxes from japan, otherwise you can DM me and i can help ya out there.

[@ViggoEdits]

Amazing video, thanks! Will check them out!

[@okJLUV]

thanks for watching !!

[@surtlex7800]

Arrive in Nagoya tmrw this is perfect timing bless up ❤

[@okJLUV]

@@surtlex7800 i made this for you specifically enjoy GOAT

[@surtlex7800]

@@okJLUV 🫶🫶🫶

[@gtrmonkey]

Did you pick up the stamp gym luxray at torcea camp? 12:27?

[@okJLUV]

nah not this time round!

[@Donie2n]

Any of these stores have a site? To shop online?

[@genxsis83]

Are you still in Nagoya? Thanks for the video!! The new Toreca Camp store is crazy. About twice the size!

[@okJLUV]

nope not in Nagoya currently!! hopefully back next year :)

[@vanesslifeygo]

I like the huge cut out boards in magi

[@austinlee9151]

Hey JLUV, aside from the 193 store in Osu, are there any places listed in the video that are accepting purchasing from foreigners? Would like to sell my cards to earn some buck back. Would like to ask the same question for the places in Osaka as well. Thank you again for the informative video!

[@FlexEthos]

When was this filmed? Recently? Looks cold but don’t see any of Supercharged or Terestal

[@errogmh]

0:27 Man, if only those Legends poster could be purchased somewhere... I'd be willing to trade a kidney for them 😂

[@okJLUV]

trust me i tried haha

[@HUSHINSILENCE]

hello your discord link doesn’t work anymore :(

[@okJLUV]

should be fixed!! discord.gg/okjluv

[@davz6635]

Cool! When was this when you were there?

[@mashu1291]

GREAT VIDEO

[@okJLUV]

AYE thank you mashu

[@HalianTheProtogen]

But what about the play space and event schedules? Those are the most important aspects of a card shop.

[@remokonyogurt]

May I ask what the Japanese for "Do you have any bulk?" would be? Somehow feel like「バルク」is not the right term :')

[@Emperor_Pikachu]

Yeah, bloody oath, today's a good day. I always love these vids!

[@Askivvv]

Hello, out of curiosity, what’s a artist binder?

[@okJLUV]

it's a specific type of binder some collectors build with cards only drawn by 1 particular artist. i have a Kouki Saitou, Kagemaru Himeno and Tomokazu Komiya binder for example, just a few!

[@CallMeNeutraL]

All those Web series and VS I need, after Neo and BSP it's time to go all in!

[@okJLUV]

yep it's hard to hold back when you see them all laid out like that lmao

[@CallMeNeutraL]

@okJLUV for sure, will be visiting friends in June so should see a few cities and have time to buy some cards 😁

[@kylepower9770]

I spy with my little eye, 8 timed stamps featuring Zapdos!

[@Stonepotwaffles]

This is actual entertainment.

[@okJLUV]

i aim to please

[@UncleNoms]

Sui mentioned, i can give the video a like now. 21:43

[@okJLUV]

i always got you

[@daka7161]

Hey ! I would like to know if those stores were also selling some One Piece TCG ? Thanks keep up the good work !

[@okJLUV]

yeah, almost all stores were selling one piece TCG too, very popular in Japan atm. thanks for watching!

[@atrocioustcg]

Brother I live for this please the next one soon

[@okJLUV]

i'm grinding as fast as i can king :D

[@らいむ-l6f]

こんなに日本のショップを開拓されてることに驚きました😨 こりゃ古いカード好きな日本人としてはなかなか恐ろしいな🫠🫠

[@fabric101]

I wonder, if I could only visit 1, should I go to Osaka or Nagoya. =/

[@okJLUV]

Nagoya has more hidden gems. Osaka seems to be dried out at the moment

[@fantasmaatriste]

the moment u said komiya i hit the sub bottom lets gooo

[@herohour6496]

I live in Japan and buy packs and sell singles. Prices that are "good" are bought up too quickly. We rather up prices so they stay in store longer. Many youtubers from all over West come and buy all stock. It's really not fun if stock is none. That's why we up prices and protect us products.

[@yomarigoodloe]

Pokemon? More like OKmon. Amiright.

[@okJLUV]

how has nobody ever thought of this before

[@brensei_15]

Bruh, says Southern Islands is "sealed" plainly sy "開封済み” on the front, shits opened bro still a good price, but a sealed set is 2x+ what you paid Great video though, still wont get me to ignore Legoland in Nagoya, gotta ride me the Lego Teacups.

[@okJLUV]

i can already see the expose vid titles now...listen i was rushing OK give us a spell!!

[@brensei_15]

@@okJLUV unacceptable, we require your rarest card to be given to chat in next stream, k thx bai! XD

[@David-ue7vv]

😡 Jluv, Nagoya is a secret! Now so many tourists visiting and prices are up. F U, but keep up the good work 😅

[@okJLUV]

secrets out david!! hehe glad you enjoyed :D

[@David-ue7vv]

@ it’s all good. Gotta go back to my old spot instead.

[@leeking9404]

I wish the bassline wasn't in this video. It's distracting

[@okJLUV]

@@leeking9404 which part of the vid? good feedback, sorry it was distracting for you

[@supergrafxengine4620]

Because of this video you are responsible for flooding the American market with Japanese card crashing the Pokémon hobby in the process in a near future. This is going to create a gigantic bubble too. Well done ! Japanese card sellers are going to be happy!

[@okJLUV]

@@supergrafxengine4620 i just like showing people how to get cool pokemon cards relax big fella

[@orsonzedd]

Listen pal if you could donate a "Touch Change Generation" card for my Komiya collection as an act of charity I would be ever so grateful, it's looking like I can never afford it nor find a proxy

[@okJLUV]

bruh i missed 1 for about $250 last week and im still pissed about it

[@orsonzedd]

@@okJLUV My suffering must continue...