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An anti-pachinko demonstration in Tokyo, Japan (2013) Gambling is illegal in Japan, but pachinko is regarded as an exception and treated as an amusement activity. [25] Although awarding direct money prizes for it is illegal, parlors may reward players with tokens which can then be sold for cash at nearby exchange centers.
Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the 2017 novel by Min Jin Lee.The series premiered on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022. It received critical acclaim for its cinematography, writing, and acting.
It is officially not considered gambling because Japanese laws regard pachinko as an exception to the criminal code on gambling for historical, monetary, and cultural reasons. Pachinko parlors can be found all over Japan, and they are operated by private companies. As of 2011, there are about 12,480 pachinko parlors in Japan. [4]
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"No dancing" sign in a bar in Tokyo. The Businesses Affecting Public Morals Regulation Law (風俗営業等の規制及び業務の適正化等に関する法律, Fūzoku eigyō tō no kisei oyobi gyōmu no tekiseika tō ni kansuru hōritsu), also known as 風俗営業取締法 (Fūzoku eigyō torishimari hō) or 風営法 (Fūeihō), [1] is a law that regulates entertainment places in Japan.