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Legalizing gambling (including casinos) and abolishing the death penalty in Japan are both major political and social issues. Here’s an analysis of whether they are possible and what challenges they face:
1. Legalizing Gambling & Casinos in Japan
Current Situation
Japan already legalized casino resorts under the Integrated Resort (IR) Act in 2018. The first casino is set to open in Osaka in 2030.
Pachinko is technically not classified as gambling, but it operates in a legal gray area.
Horse racing, boat racing, bicycle racing, and lottery tickets are legal and regulated.
Online gambling is illegal if operated in Japan, but offshore sites are widely used.
Possibility of Full Legalization
✅ Possible, but difficult.
Since casino resorts are already approved, further legalization (like allowing independent casinos or online gambling) could happen gradually if the government sees economic benefits.
Strong opposition exists due to concerns about gambling addiction and organized crime.
A major shift in public opinion and political will would be needed to legalize online gambling and other forms of casino business nationwide.
2. Abolishing Capital Punishment in Japan
Current Situation
Japan still has the death penalty, mainly for murder cases with extreme brutality.
Public support for capital punishment is high (over 80%), according to government surveys.
Executions are carried out secretly, with little notice given to inmates or the public.
Japan, the U.S., China, and some Middle Eastern countries are the only major economies that still execute prisoners.
The United Nations and the EU often pressure Japan to abolish the death penalty.
Possibility of Abolition
❌ Very difficult, but not impossible in the long term.
Public support is the biggest obstacle. Most Japanese people believe the death penalty is necessary.
The government (especially conservative parties like the LDP) sees no strong reason to change the law.
International pressure might push Japan to reduce the use of capital punishment (e.g., moratorium on executions) before full abolition.
A major shift in public opinion or a political movement (like what happened in some European countries) would be necessary for abolition.
Conclusion: Can These Changes Happen?
Gambling legalization has a higher chance of happening over time, especially if casino resorts prove successful.
Abolishing the death penalty is very unlikely in the near future due to public support, but long-term changes are possible if social attitudes shift.
If you strongly support these changes, the best way to influence them is through public awareness campaigns, legal discussions, and political activism.
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