Rarely seen in the United States, this game set is for the Japanese version of mahjong. Japanese mahjong makes use of ''riichi'' scoring rules, and a unique tile called the ''Dora'' tile which throws an element of luck and uncertainty into the game. Japanese mahjong is also the standard mahjong game in much of northern Europe.

This set includes a beautifully finished wooden rosewood veneer box with a red felt interior, and weighty melamine white tiles with designs that jump off the surface. Four 'red five' dora tiles and all the dragon tiles are included. It's a gorgeous set, and the Japanese variant of the game is a fascinating new experience for a mahjong fan.

• Contains 36 Circles, 36 Bamboos, 36 Characters, 12 Dragons (red, green and white), 16 Winds (N, S, E, W), 4 Flowers, 4 Red Fives
• Four felt lined trays for tile storage, three dice, a set of betting sticks, and an east wind tessera for determining seating placement
• Case measures 10.8''L x 5.7''W x 3.7''H (27.5cm x 14.5cm x 9.5cm)
• Tiles are engraved with characters only, are made out of heavy, scratch resistant white melamine and measure 1-1/16'' H x 13/16'' W x 5/8'' Thick (27mm x 20mm x 16mm).