Gambling addiction: A firsthand account of its dangers presented at a seminar in Sapporo, with a doctor introducing prevention measures.

The Chieria Comprehensive Lifelong Learning Center is a modern educational institution dedicated to providing continuous learning opportunities for adults of all ages. While its specific founding date is not widely documented, it was established to meet the growing demand for vocational training, personal enrichment courses, and academic programs beyond traditional schooling. The center embodies the contemporary philosophy that education is a lifelong process essential for both personal development and professional adaptability.

Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, which was officially founded in 1868 during the Meiji era as a planned modern city. It is internationally famous for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which began in 1950. The city is also a major hub for the region’s agriculture and is renowned for its beer, with the Sapporo Beer Museum chronicling its brewing history since 1876.

Nishi Ward is one of the seven wards of Yokohama, Japan, and serves as a major administrative and business center for the city. Historically, the area was developed significantly after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, with its coastal area, known as Minato Mirai 21, being transformed from old shipyards into a modern waterfront district featuring landmarks, museums, and corporate headquarters.