It analyzes why pachinko is often legally categorized as "amusement" rather than "gambling" in Japan, which historically downplayed issues of addiction and connections to organized crime.
This paper is available through the International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS) . Reader Perspectives Pachinko
It uses cultural identity theories (such as those by Stuart Hall and Homi Bhabha) to explain how the characters navigate their "foreigner" status in Japan. It analyzes why pachinko is often legally categorized
It explores the historical development of the game, its immense commercial success, and the social consequences of its addictive nature. its immense commercial success