Guide to Buying Lottery Tickets Online in Japan

If you're living in Japan and want to try your luck, buying a lottery ticket (宝くじ – Takarakuji) is an exciting experience you should try at least once.

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In this article, I'll guide you on how to buy the ジャンボ宝くじ type of lottery ticket, which is a seasonal draw that attracts a lot of buyers due to its appealing prize amounts.

First, on the menu on the left side, hover your mouse over the ネット購入 section, then select the ジャンボ宝くじ option

The prize structure for the Jumbo lottery includes two types: ジャンボ and ミニ

On the ticket selection screen, there are two ways to choose:

Basically, you can buy in sets of １セット (10 tickets for a total of 3000 yen), or individually as １枚 (1 ticket for 300 yen)

After selecting your tickets, check the total amount, then click on カートに入れる to add to cart.

Next, select お支払い内容のご確認へ to proceed to the confirmation screen.

On the next screen, check the two boxes below to confirm that you've reviewed the information and that you're over 20 years old and living in Japan.

Then, select 購入する to proceed with payment.

After payment is complete, the screen below will appear, meaning you've successfully purchased your lottery tickets online, and now you just have to wait for the results.

After logging in, look at the top right corner where you'll see the 抽せん待ち section; click on it to view the list of previously purchased tickets and the announcement times.

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Buying lottery tickets in Japan isn't just a chance to change your life, but also an exciting part of everyday living. Even if you don't win big, you can still enjoy the thrill and anticipation of waiting for the results. If you're living in Japan, don't hesitate to try your luck with Takarakuji lottery tickets!