Word Mahjong 'Hiragajong' Conducts First Demonstration Sale at Hakuhinkan in Ginza
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80/100
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9
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NEXT Inc., the developer of the Hiragana Mahjong game 'Hiragajong,' held its first demonstration sale at Hakuhinkan TOY PARK in Ginza, Tokyo, on June 6, 2026. The game attracted significant attention from international visitors as a cross-generational and cross-cultural communication tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Hiragajan'?
- A: It is a communication game that combines the strategic elements of mahjong with word play, using hiragana and alphabet tiles to form 2-3 letter words.
- Q: Who is 'Hiragajan' targeted at?
- A: It is targeted at a wide range of people, from children to adults, across generations and nationalities.
- Q: What is NEXT Corporation aiming to achieve through 'Hiragajan'?
- A: Under the philosophy of 'Playing with words. Playing for the future.', NEXT Corporation aims to promote 'time to play with words' as a cultural activity through outreach programs in schools and care facilities.
- Q: What is the feature of the alphabet version of 'Hiragajan'?
- A: It is designed so that people overseas who are not familiar with Japanese hiragana can intuitively form and play with words.
- Q: Where was the demonstration sale held?
- A: It was held on June 6, 2026, at the toy store 'Happi-kan TOY PARK' in Ginza, Tokyo.