Monthly Archive: October 2018

Kung Fu Mahjong

Mahjong In Media

Riichi Reporter’s upcoming feature series will explore how mahjong is represented in media and viewed by western culture. While our articles are focused on riichi, we cannot talk about mahjong in culture without discussing...

Dave’s Nagare

Dave Bresnick of USPML offers a few words on his approach to riichi and the formless thing called “nagare”.

Riichi in America: The Outsider’s Perspective

North American Open! You did it, guys! Congratulations and gratitude are due to both the organizers who gave up many hours to making it happen, but also to those who traveled to New York...

NAO: Fashion Report

Mahjong tournaments are sometimes the only chance you get to step from behind your anime girl discord avatar to reveal the true human you are. Choosing an outfit for the occasion – especially in...

NAO: Tournament Final

This is a late night post catching up with final details, as we were out celebrating, partying, and singing karaoke with the other attendees! ? Let’s not mess around. Here are the final four...

NAO: Day 1 Update

The first five rounds of the North American Open are complete! It’s been an exciting day and here are the top standings end of Saturday. The full and most up-to-date results are available on...

NAO: Event Preview

The inaugural North American Open begins tomorrow morning at New York’s Down Town Association in Manhattan. Here are a few points of interest to get you ready.