LOL @:

“Gambling is illegal in Japan, but pachinko and pachislot are not technically considered gambling because users can only win merchandise such as food, beer, shampoo or small appliances.

Winners can exchange these items for cash at designated establishments nearby, and the goods often find their way back to the pachinko parlors.”

That sounds like fun. You need actual timing & skill for this instead of just lazily pulling the lever.

Thanks for the article.