The Nihon Ki-in (Japan Go Association)

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The Nihon Ki-in (Japan Go Association)

The Nihon Ki-in (Japan Go Association), 非営利団体, 7-2 Gobancho, Chiyoda-kuの連絡先、地図と道順、お問い合わせフォーム、営業時間、サービス、評価、写真、動画、お知らせ。

03/07/2026

"Yamash*ta Keigo 9p and Ohnishi Ryuhei 7p will teach at Summer Go Camp 2026!"

Yamash*ta Keigo 9p (47 yo) won more than 20 titles in Japan including Kisei (2003, 2006-09), Meijin (2011 and 12), Honinbo (2010 and 11). His style is well known as powerful and creative attacking style that makes him one of the most aggressive players of his generation.

Ohnishi Ryuhei 7p (26) won the 20th Hiroshima Aluminum Cup Young Carp Tournament last year and earned both the 2025 Highest Winning Percentage Award (46 wins, 9 losses) and the 2025 Consecutive Wins Award from the Nihon Kiin. He is widely known in Japan for his distinctive and highly original opening style as well as one of the AI Go experts in Japan.

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For the outline and inquiry of the Summer Go Camp 2026, please visit the Nihon Kiin website (English) below
https://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/english/

27/04/2026

"Legendary Go Master Hideo Otake to Give Exclusive Teaching Games at the 2026 Nihon Ki-in Summer GO Camp!"

We are honored to announce that Honorary Gosei Hideo Otake, one of the greatest players in Japanese Go history, will offer special teaching games and commentary at this year’s Nihon Ki-in Summer GO Camp in August (11-18 Aug) in Tokyo!!!

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a true legend whose influence has shaped generations of players!

He won major titles including Meijin, Judan, Oza, Gosei and many others.

His nickname is “The God of Quick Go”, with five NHK Cup victories and numerous rapid‑play championships.

He is renowned for his elegant and profound style, often referred to as “Otake Aesthetics,” which is admired around the world.

Otake Sensei is celebrated as one of Japan’s most iconic and accomplished Go masters as follows:

- Senior disciple of the legendary Minoru Kitani, serving as one of the leading figures of the Kitani Dojo
- Honorary Gosei – achieved six consecutive Gosei titles
- Meijin titleholder (3 times)
-World Champion – Winner of the 5th Fujitsu Cup and 6th TV Asia Championship
- Former Chairman of the Nihon Ki-in (2009-12), contributing greatly to the development of Go in Japan

We're so excited to welcome you to an unforgettable experience filled with learning, connection, and fun!

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For Inquiry or Registration,

For inquiries or registration, please feel free to contact us at the email address below: [email protected]

09/04/2026

"Nihon Kiin Summer Go Camp is Back!""

The Nihon Ki-in is excited to announce the return of the Summer Go Camp — back for the first time in two years!

Date: 11–18 August, 2026
Place: Nihon Kiin in Tokyo and Yurakucho Go Centre

The Nihon Ki-in Go Camp is an intensive training program created for non-Japanese Go players who want to improve efficiently, study with top professionals, and experience the deep cultural heritage of Go in Japan.

Participants will enjoy:

- Expert lectures by carefully selected, high‑dan Nihon Ki-in pros, featuring highly curated and uniquely designed topics

- Simul games and in-depth game reviews by professionals ranging from rising stars to legendary masters

- Study of classical masterpieces to cultivate Go cultural literacy

- Opportunities to exchange games with local Japanese players

- A chance to obtain an official Nihon Ki-in Dan/Kyu Certificate

- Participation in the official Dan/Kyu Certificate Tournament

Important: Limited to 20 Overseas Participants!
To ensure high-quality instruction and personal attention, the camp is limited to only 20 international players.

Early registration is highly recommended!

For applications or questions, please contact: [email protected]

06/04/2026

"Thomas Hsiang Received Ōkura Prize"

The nomination committee for the Baron Ōkura Prize selected Thomas Hsiang as the recipient of the Ōkura Kishichiro Prize (2026) on 3 February 2026.

The Ōkura Prize is the most prestigious award in the Japanese Go community, recognising long-term contributions to the promotion and development of the game.

After being informed of the excellent news, Mr. Hsiang immediately replied us by email, saying that "I am very happy to know of the finalization of the selection! It’s such an extraordinary honor! Thank you, and please pass on my gratitude to the committee members.”

He also shared with us, “At this time, my health does not allow me to go to Japan for the ceremony. I have had three stays at the hospital this year and had a pacemaker installed last week.”

Ten days later, he passed away on 12 February 2026.

On 31 March 2026, the annual award ceremony of the Nihon Kiin was held at the Nihon Kiin in Tokyo. The Ōkura Prize ceremony took place on the same occasion.

Hsiang became the first foreign recipient of the Ōkura Prize in 32 years, following Chen Zude (China) in 1994.

Past recipients of the Ōkura Prize include many of the most influential figures in Go history, among them Iwamoto Kaoru, Go Seigen, Minoru Kitani, Fujisawa Shūkō, Edward Lasker, Ing Chang-ki, Cho Nam-cheol, and the creators of Hikaru no Go.

Please also read the below article about "Obituary of Thomas Hsiang, IGF Honorary Vice President": https://intergofed.org/obituary-of-thomas-hsiang-honorary-vice-president/

27/03/2026

"Shibano Toramaru 9p Earned his First "Kisei" Title!"

The final seventh game of the 50th Kisei title match (*best of the seven game) — in which Ryo Ichiriki, the reigning Kisei, aimed for his fifth consecutive victory and Toramaru Shibano, the Judan titleholder, challenged for his first Kisei title — began at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, 25 March, at Hotel Kagetsuen in Hakone, Japan.

The Kisei title match is the highest‑ranked Go tournament (sponsored by the Yomiuri Shimbun) in Japan.

Playing Black by Nigiri, Shibano Toramaru won by resignation, taking the series 4–3 and capturing his first Kisei crown!

*The Results of the 50th Kisei Title Match:
Game 1 (Hawaii, USA): Ichiriki (white) won by resignation
Game 2 (Onomichi, Shiroshima): Shibano (white) won by half point
Game 3 (Dazaifu, Fukuoka): Ichiriki (white) won by resignation
Game 4 (Nikko, Tochigi): Shibano (white) won by resignation
Game 5 (Sendai, Miyagi): Shibano (Black) won by resignation
Game 6 (Katsuura, Chiba): Ichiriki (Black) won by resignation
Game 7( Hakone, Kanagawa): Shibano (Black) won by resignation

24/02/2026

"11 by 11 Board now Released!"

The Nihon Ki-in proudly presents the brand-new 11x11 Go Board Mat!

Now you can enjoy the familiar 11x11 board from the official Nihon Ki-in mobile app Igo Ciel in real life.

The reverse side features both 9x9 and 7x7 boards—perfect for quick games and practice!

Don’t miss this chance to experience Go in a fresh new way—check it out today!

If you're interested in ordering more than 20 pieces, please send me a message on Facebook to receive an estimate including shipping costs. (*Minimum order: 20 pieces)

28/01/2026

"Ueno Asami Beat her Younger Sister and Won Women's Kisei Title"

The 2nd game of the 29th Docomo Cup Women’s Kisei Title Match (hosted by the Nihon Ki-in, sponsored by NTT Docomo) was held on 22 January at the “Ryusei Studio” in Tokyo.

Ueno Risa, aiming for her third consecutive championship, was challenged by Asami Ueno, the Women’s Meijin.

Asami Ueno, playing White, won by 2.5 points after 311 moves, capturing the title with a 2–0 sweep in the best‑of‑three series.

This marks her first Women’s Kisei title in four years and the fifth of her career!

26/01/2026

"Ichiriki Won the Game 1 in Hawaii, USA"

The first game of the 50th Kisei Title Match (best of seven games)—one of the highest titles in the Go world—in which Kisei titleholder Ryo Ichiriki 9p aims for his fifth consecutive victory to get "honorary Kisei status" and Tormaru Shibano 9p (Judan title holder) challenges for his first Kisei title, was held on January 22 and 23 at the Prince Waikiki Hotel in Hawaii, USA.

Ichiriki, playing White, won by resignation and captured the opening game of the series.

The second game will be held on January 30 and 31 at “Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama” in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

You can also see the article on the AGA e-journal and the website from the following link: https://usgo.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=454497&item_id=130907&

- Fujisawa Shuko 9p (*the 1st-the 6th Kisei in 1977-82)
- Kobayashi Koichi 9p (*the 10th-17th Kisei in 1986-93)
- Iyama Yuta 9p (*the 37th-the 45th Kisei in 2013-21)

21/01/2026

"UENO vs UENO in Women's Kisei Title Match!"

In the first game of the 29th Docomo Cup Women’s Kisei Title Match (best‑of‑three), where Risa Ueno 4p, the reigning Women’s Kisei aiming for her third consecutive title, was challenged by Asami Ueno 6p, the Women’s Meijin, the match was held on Thursday, 15th January, at Hotel Sunlife Garden in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture (*sponsored by NTT Docomo).

Ueno Asami, playing Black, secured a win by resignation after 195 moves, taking the lead in the series.

The second game will be held on Thursday, 22 January, at the Nihon Ki-in Tokyo Headquarters.

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Career Profile of Ueno sisters:

Ueno Asami and Ueno Risa are sisters.
They are the students of Fujisawa Kazunari 8p, the son of the legendry Fujisawa Shuko 9p (Honorary Kisei).
Both became the World Champion by winning major international female tournaments as follows:
Ueno Asami won the the 7th Wu Qingyuan Cup (Go Seigen Cup) in 2024 while Ueno Risa won the 2025 SENKO Cup World Go Women's Championship.

20/01/2026

"Kisei Title Match in Hawaii!!"

The Kisei title match, Japan’s most prestigious Go title with a winner’s prize of approximately JPY 50,000,000 and sponsored by the Yomiuri Shimbun, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

The opening first game of the 50th Kisei Title Match (*best of seven games, two-game match, time allowance: 8 hours each) will be held at Hotel Prince Waikiki in Hawaii, US from 9:00 am on 22 and 23 January 2026 (*local time).

The defending champion is the Japan's top player Ichiriki Ryo 9p (Kisei, Meijin, Oza, Tengen and Honinbo title holder) while the challenger is Shibano Toramaru 9p (Judan title holder).

The referee is the legend Kobayashi Koichi 9p (Honorary Kisei, Meijin and Gosei) and the commentator at the hotel is the first ever 9 dan pro from the West, Michael Redmond 9p.

The YouTube live commentary will also broadcast from the following links:
22nd Jan. Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/YjQ2jA9SQVM
23rd Jan. Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/zMALuaNQFgk

住所

7-2 Gobancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
102-0076

電話番号

+81332888727

ウェブサイト

http://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/english/about.html

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