Mahjong — associated in the past with gambling, smoking cigarettes and playing all night — is now becoming a casual mind sport enjoyed among not only the elderly but also young people and children.
Such a shift comes thanks to the launch of M.League, a professional mahjong league, and the popularity of mahjong gaming apps on smartphones.
In the city of Hiroshima, there are even mahjong lessons for children.
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