March 13 (Thursday) - Morris, Abe, and Kishimoto decide to rent a car. Sloper drives them to the rental office. The group splits up (the Japanese delegation go to see Little Tokyo, and Sloper returns to work at his home office.) In the evening, all four go to Little Tokyo to meet Ricky Shiraishi, owner of Sanctuary, a Japanese-style mah-jongg club. Morris and Kishimoto play Japanese mah-jongg, learning that the Sanctuary regulars enjoy a hot and heavy game with lots of bonuses.

Ricky is the one in the hat.

Morris had a great hand, but someone else went out first. As the Japanese say: zannen desu ne ("that's a shame, isn't it").

Abe makes a new friend - Ricky's miniature Doberman, Chibi.

Afterwards, at the karaoke bar, when asked to sing, Sloper begged off, claiming a sore throat. Partying continued into late night - Sloper bugged out a little after midnight (to nurse the sore throat).