Japanese Sushi Mahjong Set


Sushi Mahjong Set

Sushi Mahjong Tiles


Here is a list of the types of Sushi and shellfish in the set:

Nigirizushi

  • 1 = Ebi (Shrimp)
  • 2 = Tai (Sea Bream)
  • 3 = Tamago (Egg)
  • 4 = Ika (Squid)
  • 5 = Toro (Light, pinkish Tuna)
  • 6 = Anago (Conger Eel)
  • 7 = Tako (Octopus)
  • 8 = Hamachi (Young Yellowtail)
  • 9 = Kazunoko (Herring Roe)

Gunkanmaki

  • 1 = Negitoro (Spring Onion & Tuna)
  • 2 = Uni (Sea Urchin Eggs)
  • 3 = Kani (Crab)
  • 4 = Mentaiko (Cod Roe)
  • 5 = Ikura (Salmon Roe)
  • 6 = Ebimayo (Shrimp Mayonnaise)
  • 7 = Nattou (Fermented Soy Beans)
  • 8 = Kanimiso (Crab Brains)
  • 9 = Tsuna (Tuna)

Kai

  • 1 = Akagai (Arc Shell)
  • 2 = Hotate (Scallops)
  • 3 = Mirugai (Horse Neck Clam)
  • 4 = Tsubugai (Whelk)
  • 5 = Awabi (Abalone)
  • 6 =Hokkigai (Surf Clam)
  • 7 = Kaibashira (Giant Clam Adductor Muscle)
  • 8 = Sazae (Top Shell cooked in its own shell)
  • 9 = Torigai (Cockle)
Many of the sushi terms listed here can be found in an excellent pocket-sized book by Kimiko Nagasawa and Camy Condon called Eating Cheap in Japan, which is available at Amazon.com along with a wide range of other books about sushi.
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This is a fun mahjong set with a difference. Now you can enjoy the novelty of making sushi-based mahjong hands!

Instead of the traditional "Coins" "Bamboo" and "Character" suits, the three suits are based on Nigirizushi (rice with fish on top), Gunkanmaki (rice and fish wrapped in seaweed), and kai (shellfish). The Sushi dishes are presented pictorially on each tile, while the shellfish are presented as you find them advertised on Japanese menu placards.

The "Winds" are shown over four steaming bowls of soup while the "Dragons" are as follows:

  • "Oyaji" (the Old Man, the Boss) = White Dragon.
  • "Agari" (Green Tea) = Green Dragon
  • "Noren" (Shop Curtain) = Red Dragon
Red fives are also provided in the form of "Golden Sushi" tiles. A couple of Jokers are also included (they look a bit like Munch's "The Scream") and a couple of spare tiles have been included as well.

In short, this set is an excellent conversation piece and would be an ideal gift for sushi-loving mahjong players!!

The tiles measure approximately 1 inch X 11/16 inch X 3/4 inch.

The set includes:

  • 144 Sushi Mahjong Tiles
  • 1 Table Wind Tessera
  • 4 dice
  • Coloured Scoring Tallies and Counters
  • Score sheets
  • Full Set of Japanese MJ Rules in Japanese.
  • Crib Sheets to help you make hands with the Sushi Mahjong tiles
  • Smart carrying bag with the logo "Dai Sushi" on it.

Japanese Sushi Mahjong Set
$65 (+$65 S&H)




Shipping Details

This item will be shipped from Japan by EMS (Express Mail Service). EMS is the fastest and safest mailing service offered by the Japanese Post Office. Items shipped by EMS go by air and are given priority over all other mail. EMS items can also be tracked via the tracking number that is assigned to the item.


Text - Copyright 2005, David Hurley
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