Gambling in Japan can be a bit of a puzzle for travellers. While most forms are...

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Gambling in Japan can be a bit of a puzzle for travellers. While most forms are illegal, there are some unique exceptions where betting is allowed, like pachinko parlours, horse racing, keirin cycling, and kyoutei boat racing