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Pokemon (Gen. 1) - The Games That Defined the Heisei Era

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Our 16th instalment brings us back to the 90s with the games that defined the Millennial generation, Pokemon. It's the highest selling franchise of all time, and it's still going strong. We also talk about Japanese bugs, retro vending machines, and yokai. Used Tire Mart Sagamihara Store - Vending Machine Corner https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZtbGL3zC3NkNnzHu8 Kitchen Punch: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DrLuUnnkrvDv85on7 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanMediaTour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_XbCjaodWzdrCNnOKA5vg

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