“Similar to a Pachinko machine... the Koreans in Japan cannot improve their 'predestined' lives regardless of how hard they try.” Journal of Positive School Psychology · 4 years ago
Depending on whether you are looking for an academic study on the gambling industry or a literary analysis of the famous novel by Min Jin Lee, here are two highly regarded papers on : Academic & Social Research Pachinko
It explores the historical development of the game, its immense commercial success, and the social consequences of its addictive nature. “Similar to a Pachinko machine
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. “Pachinko has a low initial stake; can stimulate
“Pachinko has a low initial stake; can stimulate visual and aural senses... and can seduce players into continuous play.” ResearchGate · 17 years ago
This paper is available through the International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS) . Reader Perspectives
If you are researching the novel Pachinko , the paper offers a deep dive into the immigrant experience.