40th Aikawa Town Furusato Festival: Female Professional Shogi Players Are Coming! Shogi Gathering
Japanese name:第40回愛川町ふるさとまつり「女流棋士来る！！将棋のつどい」
📅 Sun, Oct 25, 2026
About this event
Held at the Aikawa Town Cultural Hall, the "40th Aikawa Town Furusato Festival: 'Female Professional Shogi Players Are Coming! Shogi Gathering'" welcomes active female professional shogi players Hiromi Nakakura (Ladies' 2-dan) and Akiko Nakakura (Ladies' 2-dan) as instructors. The event features beginner shogi lessons, a panel discussion with Mayor Kaya, and instructional matches. A free-entry shogi trial session is also held in the morning, making it easy and enjoyable for both shogi enthusiasts and beginners alike. Participation is limited to the first 70 applicants across categories for high school students and younger, adult women, and the general public. Applications are accepted online, by submitting an application form, by email, phone, or fax. This free event is a great opportunity to deepen community exchange through shogi.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Aikawa Town Cultural Hall
250-1 Tsunoda, Aikawa-machi, Aiko-gun, Kanagawa 243-0301
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