2018-01

I'm currently a 6th dan in Tenhou (online mahjong) and I'm trying various things to reach 7th dan. This time, I'd like to think about the crucial topic of avoiding last place. (My playing style this month hasn't allowed me to avoid last place... Am I being too aggressive? I'm also concerned about the high number of 3rd place finishes.) Also, here's a summary page of other mahjong-related articles...

The news surrounding the Chunichi Dragons' acquisition of free agents this offseason, and the resulting human compensation, has been making headlines. While the truth of the matter is certainly intriguing, I'd like to share some points of interest and my personal opinion. Related article: Giants' Uehara: Allegations of avoiding free agent compensation...

I'm currently a 6th dan in the online mahjong game Tenhou, and I'm aiming for 7th dan. I've managed to get promoted back to 6th dan from 5th dan, so I think my playing style is effective up to 5th dan. This time, I'll write about how to develop a strategy based on the score situation and the initial hand, using a game record from a real match...

I was demoted from 6th dan to 5th dan in early December on "Tenhou," which was disheartening, but I've managed to get promoted again. It took me about 400 games to get back to 6th dan the first time, but this time I was promoted in just 53 games. I think I was quite lucky...

There are tons of mahjong manga out there. A while ago, they were full of occult-themed mahjong stories. While those were certainly entertaining and fun, given the times, more "rational" and "realistic" stories have emerged. Now, they're pretty much polarized...

I first learned about Chihiro Onitsuka when I heard "Gekkou," the theme song for the drama "TRICK." The simple, quiet piano accompaniment and her expressive singing voice left a lasting impression on me. At the time, I was really into playing J-POP on the piano, so I bought Onitsuka's piano solo sheet music...

Quite a few years have passed since "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" was released on the Game Boy Advance in 2001. When I played it back then, I thought it was a novelty game designed to grab attention with its quirky premise. However, upon playing it, I found it to be a classic mystery adventure with a very engaging scenario...