What is the International Shogi Forum?

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Event name

International Shogi Forum 2024

Purpose

The International Shogi Forum 2024 is organized by the Japan Shogi Association with the aim of promoting and developing shogi - a traditional Japanese culture at an international scale, and promoting cultural exchange and International friendship through shogi.

Date

November 7 (Thu.) to 9 (Sat.) 2024

Venue

New Shogi Hall - Shibuya, Tokyo
Current Shogi Hall - Shibuya, Tokyo

Organizer

Japan Shogi Association

Special Support

Yomiuri Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, Nihon Keizai Shimbun

Individual Sponsor

ATSUMI Masashi

Supporter

International Shogi Popularization Society

A FY 2024 Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 Project (Subsidized) supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan Arts Council

Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
JAPAN CULTURAL EXPO 2.0

Main Contents

  1. 9th International Shogi Tournament
  2. The Commemorative Game between FUJII Sota Ryuo - Meijin vs. the Winner of the International Shogi Tournament
  3. Special matches between top players
  4. Instruction games for foreigners by professional players
  5. How-to videos for shogi beginners
  6. Introduction to shogi-like games around the world

*1 to 3 and 5 to 6 are scheduled to be distributed on the Japan Shogi Association's official YouTube channel.

Greetings from the President

Japan Shogi Association

President

HABU Yoshiharu

I would like to extend my warmest welcome on the organization of the International Shogi Forum 2024. The first edition was held in 1999 with the aim of promoting and spreading shogi internationally. as well as promoting cultural exchange and international friendship through shogi. Since then, it has been held every three years, and this will be the ninth edition.

This year (2024) will be the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Japan Shogi Association. As one of its major commemorative projects, the "New Shogi Hall" will be built in Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo. As the headquarters for making new history, the "New Shogi Hall" will be a base for disserminationg Japanese culture, and will host the "International Shogi Tournament" and other main programs.

In addition, we have prepared a variety of programs, including instructional games for foreign players by shogi players, special games by top shogi players, and a commemorative game between the winner of the International Shogi Tournament and FUJII Sota Ryuo - Meijin, which will be broadcasted on YouTube. We hope that this event will bring the appeal of Shogi to people all over the world.

Finally, I would like to thank the Agency for Cultural Affairs for its cooperation in organizing this event, as well as all those involved for their sponsorship and support. I would also like to extend my best wishes to all the participants for their continued success.

June 2024
Japan Shogi Association
President
HABU Yoshiharu

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