Virus? What virus?
Gemma – WRC President What a difference a month, a week, a day and even an hour makes. “Virus? What virus?” certainly sums up the attitude weeks ago. We were right in it and...
Author: Gemma
Coronavirus fears hit mahjong [Update: 2nd March]
[Scroll down to the bottom for updates] Nothing has been able to avoid the Coronavirus crisis; from holidays to work measures are being taken to try to curtail or slow the progress of the...
Mahjong Open League: The results are in!
As reported last week, both Michael Donaghy (amateur) and Daniel Moreno (JPML pro) managed to qualify for the first round of the Mahjong Open League. Here they are enjoying each other’s company! Luckily they...
Mahjong Open League: Two Of Our Own?
It’s starting to feel a bit like an exodus of Westerners heading out to Japan to seek mahjong stardom. Just recently Kuroki-pro of JPML commented that there was always a Westerner or two playing...
Play by play: Folding with focus
Folding shouldn’t feel like a bitter defeat. Folding can be just as aggressive as a riichi — You’re denying your opponent that win they need so much. So you don’t need to ever recreate...
What’s a yaku?
Many of you know, I’m a professional translator/localizer. I’ve worked in the translation industry since I was 21. I like to do mahjong translation but it comes with peculiar problems that I thought I’d...
First haipai of the year
The first haipai of the year should be something special. A chance to start your mahjong year the right way. I drew my tiles and got Daniel and Mama Jong to give their opinions....
What a difference a decade makes!
As we pass another forced milestone on our calendars, it’s a great opportunity to look back at what the riichi community has achieved. It’s very easy to get caught up in the local setbacks...
Xmas Quiz: Answers
Answers to our RR Holiday Quiz! Question 1 Answer: A You want to be thinking of going for a 345 or 456 sanshoku haneman. Drawing a dora won’t be a problem then, as it...
Xmas Quiz
I guess you’ve finished all your other idle browsing habits on this holiday and finally you’ve arrived here with Riichi Reporter! Hope you’re having a great holiday! As an extra special treat from the...