Category: Features

Riichi Reporter brings you features and explorations of related topics.

RR is taking a short break

Yep, yesterday we didn’t post and article. News and interesting topics regarding riichi have slowed down quite a bit since most of us shouldn’t be out and potentially spreading COVID-19. We are also dealing...

Cleaning your mahjong tiles

Cleaning your mahjong tiles should be a regular part of the care and keeping of your set(s). It keeps grime from building up, and you get a chance to inspect for any damage, cracks,...

RR Cooks! Inari Soba

RR Cooks! is a series featuring recipes that lurk out there in the kitchens of our readers around the world, and tells a little bit about why each recipe is important or special to...

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...

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Catching Up With PML

Last spring, the Pacific Mahjong League (PML) opened its new dojo location on Telegraph Avenue in Berkley, California. Outfitted with six Rexx II auto-tables (and room for more) the PML can play host to...

RR Cooks! Sauerbraten

In many ways, this recipe is what got me started on the idea of RR Cooks! Back in June 2019, Gemma did a profile on Manuel Schlich who had been appointed head referee for...

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...

RR Cooks! Filipino Lumpia

RR Cooks! is a series featuring recipes that lurk out there in the kitchens of our readers around the world, and tells a little bit about why each recipe is important or special to...

China Caps 2019 IORMC Individual Tournament

The individual portion of the 2019 International Online Riichi Mahjong Championship (IORMC) played out this weekend with China player Li Mingyao dominating the final rounds. More on that in a moment. Indonesia, Argentina, Brazil,...

RR Cooks! One Pot Pork & Pumpkin Stew

Welcome to RR Cooks! Mahjong players come from a vast range of backgrounds with a variety of skills. But one thing we can all agree upon is good food! Everyone eats, and we all...