Official language: Japanese
Population: 127,433,494
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Current Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 132.66 JPY
1 GBP = 142.29 JPY
1 USD = 89.99 JPY
Bingo in Japan
The gambling laws in Japan are very strict and there are only a few forms of gambling that are legal. Bingo, unfortunately, is not among these. This means that bingo in Japan is very difficult to find, if it exists at all. There are a few casual games like mah jong and pachinko that are legal, and they are allowed because they are considered to be amusements rather than pure gambling games. In some countries, Bingo enjoys the same status, so perhaps one day bingo in Japan will become more popular, and Japanese bingo halls will emerge.
Online Bingo in Japan
Until the status of bingo in Japan is decided, players can enjoy online bingo games. Technically, online bingo in Japan is not allowed, because online gambling is forbidden. But since all the bingo sites on the internet are hosted outside of Japan, in countries where the Japanese government has no jurisdiction, many Japanese players use them in spite of local laws. These foreign internet bingo sites offer a huge range of bingo styles, and let players enjoy real-money bingo games with people from all over the world. They are a great way to experience online bingo in Japan.
There are 39 Japanese online bingo sites that offer gameplay in English or Japanese and accept wagers in Japanese yen or US Dollars |  Jackpotjoy  |
