About here
Toyonaka no Kenkou Mahjong(豊中の健康マージャン)is a parlor to enjoy playing Japanese Riichi Mahjong in real world.
It is located in “Hotarugaike” station near Osaka airport. You can access here by Osaka monorail or Hankyu train. It takes 3 mins from the nearest station by walk.
(Access / Google map)
Introduction of courses
【Lesson】
・Mon & Thu (10am-12pm)
・Tue & Fri (10am-5pm)
・30000 points / no red 5
・For beginners
・You can ask questions while playing.
【Saikoui rule day 】
・Mon & Thu (1pm-5pm)
・Sat (10am-5pm)
・30000 points / no red 5s
【M League rule day 】
・Sun(10am-5pm)
・25000 points / 3 red 5s
【Participation fee】cash only
1hour:¥600
only morning:¥1,200
only day time:¥2,000
10am to 5pm:¥2,500
【Rule on Saikoui & M league course】
・For players who know how to play.
・It doesn’t matter that you can’t count points by yourself.
・When you have some mistakes while playing, you’ll get penalties.
If you need some help, these cards upon will be given.
【Ranking match】
・5 matches that you can participate in as many times as you like.
・Each game costs ¥600.
・Each game will be finished in 50 mins.
・Your name will be posted on the score.
・The rule is changed in 3 months.
(Red rose / Black rose)
Players who have the mark upon can help to count points.
Attention before coming
1.There are few staff who can speak English, so advance notice to come here by E-mail or X would be appreciated if you can.
2.Payment is by cash only.
3.It is adapted that players firstly take tiles counterclockwise as Haipai. Learning this approach in advance may reduce your anxiety. (ref : Picture guide / Youtube)
4.Japanese customers who you’ll play with may tell you by color when you deal point sticks. Please remember kinds of point sticks.(ref:Picture guide)
5.Please keep your good manners. For example, handle tools politely, greet opponents.
Useful Japanese words
【よろしくお願いします】
Pronunciation:yoroshiku onegai shimasu
Meaning:I’d like to have a good relation with you.
Opportunity:when a new game begins / when you join in a new group
【ありがとう】
Pronunciation:arigatou
Meaning:Thank you.
【すみません】
Pronunciation:sumimasen
Meaning:Sorry or Excuse me.
【おめでとう】
Pronunciation:omedetou
Meaning:Congrats
【1位 / 優勝】
Pronunciation:ichi i / yuu shou
Meaning:the 1st place