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The battle to determine the best
in the world of Riichi Mahjong.
July 2025, finally in Tokyo.
The WRC, which has been held in cities around the world since 2014, will finally be held in Japan.
From Japan, top players such as M League players will participate, and they will clash with the world's best mahjong players.
In addition, the country-specific team competition, which will be introduced from this tournament, will be a hotbed of excitement.
Who will master the technique and seize the luck? Witness the intense battle that will unfold in the birthplace of Riichi Mahjong.
From Japan, top players such as M League players will participate, and they will clash with the world's best mahjong players.
In addition, the country-specific team competition, which will be introduced from this tournament, will be a hotbed of excitement.
Who will master the technique and seize the luck? Witness the intense battle that will unfold in the birthplace of Riichi Mahjong.
Schedule
July 1-6, 2025
Venue
Mitsui Hall
1-1, 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0044, Japan
Exit the Tobu Tojo Line at Tobu-Yushima Station and walk for 2 minutes.
Exit the Odakyu Bus at Shibuya-Q前 Station and walk for 2 minutes.
* No public viewing is allowed.
Rules
WRC Rules
The WRC rules were established with the goal of allowing mahjong players worldwide to compete under the same rules.
These rules, created by French national Sylvain Malbec, serve as a bridge between Japanese-style mahjong and European-style mahjong.
Rules
Past Champions
2014
WINNER
Paris
Hiroshi Yamai
Name: Hiroshi Yamai
Date of Birth: February 3, 1970
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Toyama Prefecture
Professional Organization: Japan Professional Mahjong League 14th Generation
Rank: 8th Dan
Mahjong Experience: 40 years
Titles Won:
1st World Riichi Championship - Champion
1st NY Riichi Mahjong Championship - 2nd Place
3rd Riichi Mahjong Japan House Cup - 18th Place
5th European Riichi Mahjong Championship - 3rd Place
20th Champions League - Champion
Internet Mahjong Japan Championship 2016 - Champion
15th Mondo Cup - Champion
Nickname: Offense Master
Other: Dog lover
2017
WINNER
Las Vegas
Masaharu Tomotake
Name: Masaharu Tomotake
Date of Birth: August 28, 1958
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Professional Organization: Japan Professional Mahjong League 8th Generation
Rank: 9th Dan
Mahjong Experience: 50 years
Titles Won:
24th Houou-i
2nd World Riichi Championship - Champion
Nickname: Dreamer
2022
WINNER
Vienna
Keijun Nara
Name: Keijun Nara
Date of Birth: March 13, 1982
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Aomori Prefecture
Professional Organization: Japan Professional Mahjong League 22nd Generation
Rank: 7th Dan
Mahjong Experience: 27 years
Titles Won:
3rd World Riichi Championship - Champion
20th Mahjong Masters - Champion
20th BIG1 Cup - Champion
30th Mahjong Masters - Champion
1st JPML WRC-R League - 3rd Place
2nd JPML WRC-R League - 2nd Place
2nd Mahjong Grand Prix MAX - 3rd Place
31st Mahjong Masters - 2nd Place
Nickname: World's NARA-chan
Other: Recently got into cooking
2014
WINNER
Paris
Hiroshi Yamai
Profile
Name: Hiroshi Yamai
Date of Birth: February 3, 1970
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Toyama Prefecture
Professional Organization: Japan Professional Mahjong League 14th Generation
Rank: 8th Dan
Mahjong Experience: 40 years
Titles Won:
1st World Riichi Championship - Champion
1st NY Riichi Mahjong Championship - 2nd Place
3rd Riichi Mahjong Japan House Cup - 18th Place
5th European Riichi Mahjong Championship - 3rd Place
20th Champions League - Champion
Internet Mahjong Japan Championship 2016 - Champion
15th Mondo Cup - Champion
Nickname: Offense Master
Other: Dog lover
2017
WINNER
Las Vegas
Masaharu Tomotake
Profile
Name: Masaharu Tomotake
Date of Birth: August 28, 1958
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Professional Organization: Japan Professional Mahjong League 8th Generation
Rank: 9th Dan
Mahjong Experience: 50 years
Titles Won:
24th Houou-i
2nd World Riichi Championship - Champion
Nickname: Dreamer
2022
WINNER
Vienna
Keijun Nara
Profile
Name: Keijun Nara
Date of Birth: March 13, 1982
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Aomori Prefecture
Professional Organization: Japan Professional Mahjong League 22nd Generation
Rank: 7th Dan
Mahjong Experience: 27 years
Titles Won:
3rd World Riichi Championship - Champion
20th Mahjong Masters - Champion
20th BIG1 Cup - Champion
30th Mahjong Masters - Champion
1st JPML WRC-R League - 3rd Place
2nd JPML WRC-R League - 2nd Place
2nd Mahjong Grand Prix MAX - 3rd Place
31st Mahjong Masters - 2nd Place
Nickname: World's NARA-chan
Other: Recently got into cooking
Countries
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Korea
Romania
Singapore
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Ukraine
United States
Uruguay
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Korea
Romania
Singapore
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Ukraine
United States
Uruguay
Official SNS
WRC was established in 2014.
The mission is to popularize Japanese Riichi Mahjong worldwide.
WRC©️2024
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President of the Japan Professional Mahjong League
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Keijun Nara
Current World Champion
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Gemma
President of the World Riichi Championship-WRC (Riichi Mahjong World Championship)
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