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History of Japanese Mahjong

History of Japanese Mahjong

Mister Mahjong, Takeo Kojima, passed away in May. I believe it was known for some time that Kojima’s health was failing. In September Mondo released a documentary about his life (Mister Mahjong: Takeo Kojima's Footprint) I met Kojima at the first World Riichi Championship. I don’t believe we

Yuudai Maehara Defends Hououisen Title

Yuudai Maehara Defends Hououisen Title

Yuudai Maehara 9 Dan held on to Japan Professional Mahjong League's highest title for the 2nd year. Yuudai has won the Hououisen four times (1995, 2008, 2016. 2017) and shares the record of winning the Hououisen the most times with the late Mitsuru Andou-pro.

NA/EU Super Weekend: June 13/14 - Mahjong Study Session in Paris by Moriyama + First North American Riichi Open Reminder

Great news on both continents! (Shameless plug) In North America, the first North American Riichi Open [http://riichi.ca/site/?page_id=70] is taking place in Montreal, Qc. (Canada). Registrations are still ongoing, contact tournoi2015@riichi.ca for more information :) (/Shameless plug) In Europe, the professional player and president

The Disqualification of Horiuchi

The Disqualification of Horiuchi

The big news in the mahjong community this week is the disqualification of Horiuchi from the judansen. In East 4, Horiuchi was tenpai with Chi: , he draws a 3s and sighs then he slams the 3s from his hand (karagiri). Setokuma then reaches tenpai and discards a 1s, Horiuchi went