TOKYO - Online prediction markets are beginning to emerge in Japan, offering users rewards for forecasting future events while seeking to comply with domestic laws that ban many forms of gambling amid ethical concerns over predictions regarding wars and politics.
Tokyo-based game developer Gumi Inc. launched its Yosoku Hiroba website earlier this month, allowing users to predict outcomes such as the results of Japan's game against Sweden in the World Cup football match this week.
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