A Chinese signboard for a pachinko parlor in Nagoya reads: "Pachinko is a popular form of Japanese entertainment that originated in Nagoya. Only ¥100 will get you 100 balls to enjoy pachinko with."
The Western, a parlor in Naka Ward's Shinsakae district, has been using the sign out front to pull in Chinese tourists since August.
"We have the latest pachinko machines," the sign boasts in Chinese. "Please don't miss a chance to enjoy Nagoya-originated Japanese culture."
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