The 82nd Hokkaido Shogi Championship and the 79th All Japan Amateur Shogi Meijin Tournament Hokkaido Qualifier began on the 20th at the Hokkaido Shogi Association Hall in Chuo Ward, Sapporo. On the first day, 32 participants representing 16 regions across Hokkaido competed up to the quarterfinals, with Hiroki Yokoyama (35, Sapporo region), a multiple-time national champion, among the four advancing to the semifinals.
Hokkaido Shogi Association Hall
The Hokkaido Shogi Association Hall is a dedicated venue in Hokkaido, Japan, that promotes the traditional Japanese board game of shogi (Japanese chess). Established to support local players and foster competitive play, it hosts tournaments, training sessions, and events to preserve and popularize shogi culture. The hall reflects Hokkaido’s active shogi community and contributes to the game’s development in northern Japan.
