Welcome to the home page of the American Riichi Association!

We are the board for riichi mahjong in the United States of America. We certify and issue guidance for clubs hosting tournaments; support and offer resources for clubs aiming to start up or grow their playerbases; and manage the USA player selection process for the World Riichi Championship (WRC).

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What’s Happening Around the USA

Spring weather has some clubs ready to get outside and play, while others stay inside while they experience the last bits of cold weather. Our friends in @indianapolisriichimahjong chose a bit of outdoor play this past weekend, while our friends at @marmriichi chose to keep their 3 tables of fun inside. Are you ready for outdoor play?

Good luck to all playing in the Rochester Riichi Open this weekend!

Congratulations to the top 4, including winner Ron, from the DC Open! What an awesome event that keeps growing every year! Great job, @dcriichimahjong

Our friends at WRC have opened their testing windows. If you’re interested in WRPM & @worldriichimahjong check this out.

From coast to coast, this weekend our community was sharing mahjong in big ways! @pacificmahjongleague was on-site at Sakura Con, @riichi_noco hosted a huge beginners event, @lone_star_riichi taught sessions at Weebcon, and @philly_mahjawn even had the media at their clubhouse this weekend. Great job to everyone out there spreading the riichi love!

Day one of the @dcriichimahjong Open is in the books! Who are you rooting for on day two? Let us know in the comments!

Lots of great competitive events coming up with this next World Riichi League season in the US! Register now for the April events.

Congratulations to Bruce, Kayden, Ben, and Ryan: the top 4 from this past weekend’s Oklahoma Riichi Open hosted by @ok.mahjong

We love these pictures from a recent meetup of the Urbana Mahjong Pit’s Urbana-Champaign weekly meet!

The @kc_riichi club hosted a practice tournament this past weekend. These types of events are a great opportunity to support club members in their growth as competitive players!