Japanese Riichi Mahjong: 5-Lesson Course

Pricing and availability

Time/Date TBD after current course ends.
Contact us to be notified when the next class starts.
$300 per person.
Minimum of 4 people, capped at 8.
Five 2-hour sessions
$25 deposit to reserve your seat, balance due when class fills.
Deposit refunded if class doesn't reach minimum size.

Note:

The start date for our current 5-lesson class has already passed. If you'd like to be notified when the next session starts, contact us.

Prerequisite

You must have completed our Hong Kong Beginner class or be comfortable with tile types and basic hand-building.

Who’s It For?

So you’ve seen Akagi, watched Saki, played Yakuza, or stared at a Riichi table and thought, “What is even happening?” We’ve got you.

This five-session course will teach you how to play Japanese Riichi mahjong — a fast-paced, strategic version of the game packed with unique scoring, dramatic twists, and its own deep culture of play. If you’re into tactics, tension, or anime-style glory, this is the path for you.

What You’ll Learn

Tile differences and how Riichi flows differently from other styles
All 30+ yaku (winning hands) and how to recognize them
Full scoring breakdown: han, fu, penalties, and more
Game etiquette and table behavior
Hands-on gameplay every session with real-time feedback and scoring walkthroughs
Learn and practice on automatic tables configured for Riichi

Format

Typically, once a week, in the evenings (date/time announced when live bookings start).
Five 2-hour sessions
$300 per person
8-player cap

How Enrollment Works

A minimum of 4 participants is required to run the class.
To run with 8 players, we need two full tables (4 each).

Payment & Deposits

$25 deposit required to sign up.
Once enough players are confirmed, you’ll be billed for the balance.
If the class does not run due to insufficient sign-ups, your deposit will be refunded in full.