Click here to access every game package translation, organized by system.
Click here to access game package translations, organized by series/theme.
By popular demand, view and contribute feedback to my Japanese Learning Guide.
About this blog:
Welcome! Updated daily, the purpose of this blog is to possibly translate every retro (80s-00s) Japanese video game package within my lifetime, along with sharing other content I hope you'll enjoy. I'm also highly active on https://www.youtube.com/@83chrisaaron where over 3100 Japanese commercials have been closed captioned in English. Additionally, my original videos (Game, book, manga reviews, and more) are located at https://www.youtube.com/@83chrisaaronextra All translations and original content were created WITHOUT the use of Generative AI.
About me:
I instantly became obsessed with video games upon experiencing Super Mario Bros in the late 80s. When not in front of a console or arcade cabinet, I would eagerly read gaming magazines in the house, at the super market, or best of all: within mall book stores, where the arcade and a multitude of video game retailers were all within walking distance.
First connecting to the internet with a 28.8k modem in the mid-90s, everyday there was something new to discover in the bustling, innovative world of 32-bit gaming. I quickly became fascinated, envious even, of all the games and other media exclusive to Japan. While waiting what felt like an eternity for Final Fantasy VII to be localized, a desire to learn Japanese was ignited. Though prime learning years, I was easily dissuaded by such a formidable (but accomplishable) task. After several failed starts, in 2007 I finally committed to an organized, diligent study of the language, eager to start sharing translations as my skill developed. Elevating my Japanese proficiency to a native level remains a daily discipline and seemingly never ending, but rewarding process. If you have feedback on my translations, or any general inquiries, my e-mail address is chris@chrislovesjapan.com
Latest updates:
11-10
Added a translation for the Family Mart (550 Million Yen Giveaway) Japanese Commercial
11-09
Added a packaging translation for Mega Man Battle Network / Rockman EXE 2
11-08
Added a packaging translation for Yuu Yuu Hakusho for the Game Boy.
11-07
Added a translation for the Mello Yellow (Star Wars) Japanese Commercial
11-06
Added a packaging translation for the PS1 version of Grand Theft Auto
11-05
Added a packaging translation for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
11-04
Added a Japanese translatation for the North American Link's Awakening Commercial
11-03
Added my 2026 piano keyboard cover for Chrono Trigger - Magus Castle
11-02
Added a translation for the Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 Japanese Commercial
11-01
Added a translation for the Star Fox Command (Evasion) Japanese Commercial
10-31
Happy Halloween! Added a compilation of the Japanese Parasite Eve Commercials
10-30
Added my review of Street Fighter Alpha
10-29
Added a packaging translation for Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia / The Stolen Seal
10-28
Added my book review for The New Dark Ages
10-27
Added a packaging translation for Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin / Gallery of Labyrinth
