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Testimonials

I just wanted to let you know that we received the Hanafuda cards and have been using them extensively over the holidays. We bought them to replace a worn out set that my mother brought from Japan more than 30 years ago. These cards are beautiful and very good quality, and have been big hit in our family.

Rick

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I would like to thank David for bearing with my PayPal problems and being overall very helpful and showing consideration and patience. I received my Genkai mahjong set two weeks after placing an order, a week after it was sent from Japan. The set was exactly as shown on the photos, top quality as promised, carefully packed, and everything was in place (even some spare scoring sticks). It was delivered by an EMS courier right to the door. David even took extra time to notify me about some minor changes in the set composition and have sent me additional photos, asking me to confirm my order.

I would recommend this shop to anybody who'd like to buy a japanese mahjong set or accessories, for it is fast,** reliable and you get exactly what you see on the website. David is a great seller, caring for his client's problems and trying to find solutions together. I am very impressed overall and can surely say this was my best international shopping experience, despite my problems with paying from Russia via PayPal.

Alexey Andronov
Saint Petersburg, Russia

**NOTE: This website is a 1-man show and I'm not always able to respond to orders or problems so quickly! DH.

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Hi David,

I received my Mahjong set today and i am very happy.

Its quality is above my greatest expectations!

Thank you very much.

I will recommend your site to my friends who consider bying a mahjong set to themselves.

Best wishes,

Maxim Gubin
Tomsk, Russia

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David,

The package just arrived today, May 1. I have gone through the the whole set and have found nothing amiss, not that I had expected to. I have to say I am very impressed with the quality and although I have not purchased a Mahjong set before my expectations where more than met, especially for the price. Thank you for everything and I will surely to purchasing from you again.

William Workman

Victoria, Canada

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David,

Hi David,

I would just like to let you know that the set I ordered here arrived in perfect condition. I'd have to say the set looks splendid. If I had the money I'd even buy the yakuman set if the take set is already this good. I am quite pleased that I ordered from your site.

Thank you for the great service!

Thanks,

Ryan

Shogi

Shogi is a Japanese board game played by two players. The aim of the game is to capture the opponent’s King. Shogi is similar to chess, but with some key differences:

Players can use captured pieces.
The board consists of a 9×9 grid.
Each player starts with 20 pieces.
The pieces are all the same color.
Kings do not “castle”.

How to Play Shogi

Two players, Sente 先手 and Gote 後手, play on a 9×9 board.

Each player has a set of 20 wedge-shaped pieces of slightly different sizes. Except for the kings, opposing pieces are differentiated only by orientation, not by marking or color. From largest to smallest (most to least powerful), each player starts the game with:

1 king
1 rook
1 bishop
2 gold generals
2 silver generals
2 knights
2 lances
9 pawns

Each piece has its name carved and/or painted onto its surface in the form of two kanji characters. On the reverse side of each piece, other than the king and gold general, one or two other characters are painted to show the promoted value of the piece. The piece is turned when it is promoted. The wedge-shaped pieces of the two players do not differ in colour, but instead each faces forward, toward the opposing side. This shows who controls the piece during play.

Available on this site is a range of shogi sets, shogi koma, shogi boards and shogi training sets …

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Shipping & Handling

Shipping Methods

1. EMS (4-5 days)
This is the method of choice for Mahjong sets and mats, Napoleon Hanafuda decks, high quality Shogi koma and boards. Tracking is included.

2. Airmail (5-21 days)
Pilot pens. Some games.

3. SAL (7-28 days)
Manga. Goods below $10

4. Surface (6-12 weeks)
I will ship bulk orders by surface mail if desired.

Shipping Fees

Shipping fees are calculated to include:

1. Cost of shipping from Japan to the USA, Canada, Australia & various Asian countries.*
2. Paypal transaction fees.

* Shipping fees to EU countries, Russia, South America are often more expensive, especially for heavier items such as mahjong sets.

You can check the cost of shipping from Japan here:

Post.JapanPost.jp/int/index_en.html

Bulk Purchase
NOTE: On some goods the shipping price has been fixed so if you order multiple items the shipping fee will be too low. In that case I will send you a Paypal Payment Request to make up the amount.