1. Lottery link: In the lottery link, users do not need to pay any fees. Just after the lottery, you need to pay. If you don't smoke, you can wait for the next time or choose other ways to buy.
2. Second-hand tickets: If you buy tickets on Japanese second-hand ticket platforms (such as Ticket Pass), these platforms will generally be handed over to the government. In this case, you must buy them once you win.
So, if you are selected in the lottery and want to buy a ticket, you must buy it. If you don't win, you have other purchase options.