The paper examines the "Zainichi" Korean community's struggle with identity, ethnic prejudice, and the profound sense of dislocation experienced by characters like Sunja and Noa.
This paper is available through the International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS) . Reader Perspectives Pachinko
It analyzes why pachinko is often legally categorized as "amusement" rather than "gambling" in Japan, which historically downplayed issues of addiction and connections to organized crime. It uses cultural identity theories (such as those
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. Literary & Historical Analysis “Pachinko has a low
“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
You can find the abstract and full details via ResearchGate or Taylor & Francis . Literary & Historical Analysis
“Pachinko has a low initial stake; can stimulate visual and aural senses... and can seduce players into continuous play.” ResearchGate · 17 years ago