National Shogi Summit 2026

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This page was created on April 15, 2026.

Details of participating shogi players and others will be announced on this page as they are decided.

Connecting Communities and the Future through Shogi

[The National Shogi Summit is Coming to Inagi]

Event Date

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Event Time

2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Venue

i Plaza Hall

Organizer

Japan Shogi Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association), Inagi City

• Click here for the "Inagi Shogi Festival"

What is the National Shogi Summit?

　The summit is held with the purpose of bringing together municipalities aiming for regional development through projects related to the inheritance and promotion of shogi culture, exchanging opinions on initiatives in various regions, and promoting interaction and cooperation.

　The event was held in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture in FY2025.

[Shogi Town Inagi]

　When Yasumitsu Sato, 9-dan, a resident of Inagi City, was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2017, we sent a congratulatory telegram and deepened our friendship when he paid a courtesy visit to City Hall in return.

　Since then, with the great cooperation of 9-dan Sato, we have been holding the "Children's Shogi Event" as part of the Inagi City Cultural Festival starting from FY2017. Additionally, we have been fostering the momentum of "Shogi Town Inagi" by regularly conducting shogi classes in the After-School Children's Program.

Highlights of the National Shogi Summit

[Discover “Shogi Towns” Across the Country]

　Shogi, a traditional Japanese culture and an intellectual sport that nurtures thinking skills and courtesy.

　Various municipalities nationwide are working on creating “Shogi Towns” to leverage its appeal for community development.

　Famous professional shogi players' hometowns, towns where professional players live, venues for title matches, places known for making shogi equipment, and other municipalities across the country promoting shogi gather to discuss the practice of Community Development through shogi and its future prospects.

[Watch Professional Shogi Players' Matches]

　Every year, we hold live matches featuring professional shogi players. On the large board, the professionals provide clear, step-by-step commentary, so even those who have never played shogi can enjoy it. Experience the tension of the matches and the depth of the professionals' strategic thinking. Why not try the fun of moving the pieces and the excitement of thinking ahead?

[Experience Unexpected Sides of Professional Shogi Players Up Close]

　Every year, talk shows and other events featuring professional shogi players are held. You may discover unexpected sides of them, such as expressions different from those during matches, rarely heard stories, and hobbies outside of shogi.

Notes

• Please refrain from eating inside the venue.
• The time, content, and other details are subject to change without notice.