CURRENT STATE OF THE ELDERLY PLAYING AT PACHINKO PARLORS:

Although pachinko has social problems such as gambling, addiction and the impact to local community, there are many elderly people who enjoy playing at pachinko parlors. In this study, I investigated the actual playing situations of the elderly people at pachinko parlors and clarified the actual current state of them. The survey consisted of the playing conditions and interviews. As a result, the elderly rate was about 40%. The elderly people enjoyed not only playing pachinko, but also meeting and talking with their friends. Pachinko provided them with an opportunity to go out, exercise, energy and purpose in life.