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SEGA NET Mahjong MJ Official App for the National High School Mahjong Championship

SEGA Corporation, under the leadership of COO Kazushi Uchiumi, is thrilled to announce that its popular network Mahjong game, SEGA NET Mahjong MJ, is the chosen official app for the 2nd National High School Mahjong Championship, organized by Asahi Shimbun Company, led by CEO Katsushi Kakuta.

An Exciting Follow-up to the Inaugural Event

After the successful first event, where the Tokyo Metropolitan Koishikawa Secondary Education School team took home the championship trophy, this year's competition aims to crown the best high school Mahjong team in Japan. With the rise of young players motivated by the professional Mahjong league, M League, this championship is set against a backdrop of increasing interest in Mahjong as a competitive sport.

Last summer, the inaugural event saw participation from 286 teams comprising 572 students from 180 schools across the nation. The upcoming championship will feature live broadcasts of some semifinal matches and the finals on the ABEMA Mahjong Channel. This year, the new collaboration with Kawai Juku Group focuses on researching how playing Mahjong, recognized as a high-level intellectual sport, can enhance students' abilities.

Competition Details

The preliminary rounds will be hosted at N High School campuses located in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. All matches will be conducted using the official tournament application, SEGA NET Mahjong MJ, and Konami's Mahjong Fight Club Sp. The national competition will not only include app-based gameplay but also incorporate real-life matches using automated tables. Interested participants can register through the official tournament website, with organizers eagerly anticipating numerous challengers.

For more information, and to view videos of last year's event, check out the official tournament website: National High School Mahjong Championship

Tournament Schedule

• - Kyushu Qualifiers: July 5 (Sunday) in Fukuoka City
• - Western Japan Qualifiers: July 11-12 (Saturday-Sunday) in Osaka City
• - Eastern Japan Qualifiers: July 19-20 (Sunday-Monday) in Tokyo
• - National Championship: August 13-15 (Thursday-Saturday) in Tokyo

(Note: Semifinals and finals will be broadcast live on the ABEMA Mahjong Channel)

• - Participation Fee: Free (transportation costs to venues are the responsibility of the participants)
• - Rules: Follows M League regulations
• - Awards: Prizes will be awarded to top teams, including a fully automated Mahjong table from Daihan Giken Co. to the championship team.

Event Organizers and Sponsors

• - Organizer: Asahi Shimbun Company
• - Gold Partners: Konami Amusement Corporation, SEGA
• - Silver Partners: AR Asset Management, Kawai Juku Group, TSP Taiyo Co.
• - Bronze Partners: Kanbi Co.
• - Supported By: M League Organization, AbemaTV
• - Collaborators: RMU, Japanese Professional Mahjong Association, and others
• - Official Venue Partner: N High School Group
• - Official Supplier: Daihan Giken Co.
• - Operational Support: Alpha Third Co., Nagano College of Technology Mahjong Club, 4X Corporation

About SEGA NET Mahjong MJ

SEGA NET Mahjong MJ offers an incredible gaming experience that mirrors classic Mahjong gameplay with stunning realism and interactive features, making it a top choice for Mahjong enthusiasts.

Application Details

• - Name: SEGA NET Mahjong MJ
• - Supported OS: iOS / Android / Windows / MAC
• - Download Links:

App Store
Google Play

• - Release Dates: iOS: July 25, 2013; Android: February 27, 2014; PC: November 19, 2013; Browser version: January 21, 2025
• - Price: Free-to-play with in-app purchases
• - Genre: Table Game
• - Developer: SEGA
• - Copyright: ©SEGA
• - Official Sites:

MJ Series Portal
MJ App Official Site
MJ App on X
MJ AC Official Site

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