Try Mahjong Soul with Pro Players in Yokosuka | Free Hands-On Event on October 10
A free hands-on event for Mahjong Soul, known in Japan as 雀魂（Jantama）, will be held at Yokosuka More’s City on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Professional mahjong players Keibun Arai and Maki Asami will appear as guest instructors. Beginners can join hands-on sessions and learn the basic flow of play and how to use Mahjong Soul with guidance from professional players.
Spectator admission and participation are both free. No advance registration is required for the beginner sessions; participants can sign up at the venue on the day.
Try Mahjong Soul with Professional Mahjong Players
The beginner area offers short sessions where participants play one mahjong hand at a time, making it easy to join even for first-time players.
With explanations from professional players, participants can experience the basic controls of Mahjong Soul and the general flow of a mahjong game. The sessions are suitable even for people who have never played mahjong before.
The morning session runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Keibun Arai as the instructor.
The afternoon session runs from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Maki Asami as the instructor.
From 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., the area will be available for free play. No advance registration is required for the beginner sessions.
Registration for the advanced match session with professional players has already closed.
Enjoy Mahjong as an Esport and Mind Sport
The event showcases the strategic thinking, decision-making, and communication involved in mahjong through the lens of esports and mind sports.
The format is designed not only for experienced players, but also for visitors who are new to mahjong and want to try the game in an approachable setting.
What Is Mahjong Soul?
Mahjong Soul is an online game based on Japanese mahjong, also known as riichi mahjong, and is operated in Japan by Yostar.
Players can compete in real time online through several different match formats, including ranked play, games with friends, and tournament-style matches.
You can play or download Mahjong Soul here:
iOS:
Mahjong Soul on the App Store
Android:
Mahjong Soul on Google Play
Web Browser / Windows:
Mahjong Soul Official Website
Event Information
Event: Mahjong Soul hands-on event
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Venue: Yokosuka More’s City, 8F (サンパティオ)
Access: Directly outside the West Exit of Yokosuka Chuo Station on the Keikyu Line
Spectator admission: Free
Participation fee: Free
Beginner sessions: No advance registration required; same-day registration at the venue
Cooperation: Yostar, Inc.
Event inquiries: 046-822-8568
