Kansai Ki-in facts for kids
The Kansai Ki-in is an organization in Japan for the game of Go. Go is a very old and strategic board game. The Kansai Ki-in was started by a famous Go player named Hashimoto Utaro in 1950. While it's not as big as its main competitor, the Nihon Ki-in, it also helps train professional Go players. It gives special certificates, called diplomas, to players who become very skilled.
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How the Kansai Ki-in Started
During World War II, it was very hard for people to travel. Players from the Osaka area found it difficult to go to Tokyo for Go events organized by the Nihon Ki-in. Because of this, the Nihon Ki-in created a special branch in western Japan.
In 1950, a disagreement happened over an important Go title called the Honinbo. This western branch decided to become independent. That's how the Kansai Ki-in was formed, creating its own path for Go players in the Kansai region.
Famous Go Players at Kansai Ki-in
Many talented Go players have been part of the Kansai Ki-in. These players have shown great skill and helped make the organization well-known. Some of them include:
- Daisuke Murakawa
- Dogen Handa
- Hideyuki Sakai
- Manfred Wimmer
- Satoshi Yuki
- Shoji Hashimoto
Learn More About Go
- International Go Federation
- List of professional Go tournaments
- Nihon Ki-in (Japanese Go Association)
- Hanguk Kiwon (Korean Go Association)
- Zhongguo Qiyuan (Chinese Go Association)
- Taiwan Chi-Yuan (Taiwanese Go Association)
- Hoensha
- American Go Association
External Links
- Official Website of Kansai Ki-in: https://kansaikiin.jp/
See also
In Spanish: Kansai Ki-In para niños
