Breaking News: Today Is International Mahjong Day!

Dear friends,

Let us congratulate everyone on International Mahjong Day! That’s right — the most addictive mix of tiles, tactics, and strategy now has its own slot on the calendar. It’s no longer just a fan event, but a global official holiday for a game that’s been around since the 1800s, enjoyed by everyone from Chinese farmers to hardcore tournament players.

Here’s a quick fact: it all began in 2018, when Riichi Mahjong Central petitioned the National Day Calendar to give mahjong the recognition it was long overdue. And today, communities around the world come together in celebration — whether at the table, online, or locked in battle at global tournaments.

The fun irony? A game that started in 19th-century Chinese fishing villages now has an international holiday — declared thanks to a group promoting the Japanese variant of the game. That’s the kind of cultural cross-pollination that would make Confucius himself proud (yes, some people still believe he invented mahjong).

This Year’s Celebration Comes With Big Updates:

• Two new permanent Japanese tilesets: a tribute to classic styles and to riichi’s growing global appeal.
• A refreshed site color theme: easier on the eyes, perfect for extended play.
• Technical improvements, bug fixes, and optimizations: because bugs have no place in your winning streak.

Mahjong has come a long way — from a riverside pastime to a worldwide phenomenon praised for its social and cognitive benefits. International Mahjong Day honors that legacy, proving that some games aren’t just addictive — they’re timeless.

This is the perfect moment to appreciate that we live in an era where a 150-year-old Chinese game, refined in Japanese parlors, celebrated by an international holiday, and perfected through digital platforms, can bring together players from every corner of the world. That’s not just gaming — that’s cultural magic.

So gather your friends. Try the new features. And most importantly — play.

Happy International Mahjong Day!