Pachinko in Japan – Full length interview
Full Interview with Ben, Japanese Language student and Pachinko expert (18th May 2009)
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This is the special full-length interview with Ben, otherwise known as Sederien on the international pachinko site http://www.pachitalk.com. Extracts from this interview were featured on Japan Podshow – Pachinko Special.
In the full interview, Ben also talks about the history of pachinko, the types of machines in modern parlours, he gives further details about the odds of winning and techniques employed by the pros, and explains why we see people lined up outside pachinko parlours in the mornings.
Listen to this episode and then wow your friends with your in-depth knowledge of an industry that whilst all around us here in Japan, often remains a mystery to those who dare not pass through the sliding doors.
Links: http://www.pachitalk.com
Special thanks to Ben for sharing his pachinko knowledge with us!
