About Us

Website Introduction

ri-mj.cc (Japanese Mahjong: From Beginner to Master) is a dedicated Japanese mahjong (Riichi Mahjong) tutorial website. We are committed to providing systematic, professional, and easy-to-understand learning materials for mahjong enthusiasts, helping players progress from beginner to master level.

Content Source

The tutorial content on this site is primarily adapted from the Japanese online mahjong strategy book "Beginners Luck" (http://beginners.biz/). We have reorganized and translated the content while preserving the essence of the original book, making it more accessible to English-speaking readers.

Tutorial Topics

Our website covers the following core topics:

Mahjong Basics - Rules, tile types, and basic terminology
Tile Efficiency - Maximizing your chances of winning
Yaku - Formation conditions and tactical value of various yaku
Dora and Red Fives - Score calculation and dora strategy
Calling - Timing and judgment for calling (Pon, Chi, Kan)
Riichi - When to declare riichi and post-riichi strategy
Defense - Avoiding dealing into others' hands and tile reading
Situational Judgment - Adjusting strategy based on game situation
Push/Fold Decisions - Criteria for switching between offense and defense

Supported Platforms

The strategic techniques taught on this website apply to various Japanese mahjong gaming platforms, including but not limited to:

Mahjong Soul
Tenhou
Janryumon
SEGA MJ
Mahjong Fight Club
Various offline Japanese mahjong games

Terms of Use

All content on this website is for educational and communication purposes only. You are free to browse and share our content, but commercial use without authorization is prohibited. When sharing content from this site, please cite the source.

Contact Us

If you have any suggestions, questions, or find any errors regarding the content on this website, please feel free to contact us through our Contact Page.

Last Updated: April 2026