Studies show the pinball-style machines can be good for cognition, as manufacturers target elderly care facilities.

In a world where the pursuit of happiness and health intersect, pachinko may just be the perfect pastime for Japan's seniors ...

Playing the vertical pinball machines can be good for preventing dementia, one expert said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

TOKYO: Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease on life thanks ...

Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease on life thanks to a ...

By Eru Ishikawa Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease on life thanks to a surprising demographic: Old people. Bolstered by evidence ...