31st Kitakyushu Shogi Festival

About this event

Held at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026, the '31st Kitakyushu Shogi Festival' is an unmissable event for shogi fans. On the first day, the 'Morishita Taku Cup Children's Shogi Shoryusen' for junior high school students and younger will take place, featuring heated battles across Classes A, B, and C. On the second day, instruction matches by professional shogi players will be held, offering participants a valuable opportunity to receive direct guidance. In the afternoon of the same day, commemorative games by professional players, talk shows, and 'Oshaberi Shogi' (chat shogi) are scheduled, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the depth and charm of shogi. The lineup of participating professional players features prominent figures including Toshiyuki Moriuchi 9-dan, Tetsuro Itodani 9-dan, Akira Shima 9-dan, and Taku Morishita 9-dan. Free stage events will also be held at the venue, offering enjoyable content even for non-shogi fans. The event requires advance registration and applications have already closed, but event details can be checked on the official website.

Venue

Kitakyushu International Conference Center

2F, 3-9-30 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0001