”棋士(Ｋishi)” Professional Shogi Players

Do you know the occupation of ”Kishi”, Professional Shogi players. It is one of the most popular occupation that a lot of kids aspires to be in the future.

A lot of people dream of being Kishii. But, the most of them are frustrated at the way to being Kishi because of the intense competition and super high hurdles. To become an professional Kishi, he or she need to enter “Shorei-kai” an organization of Shogi.

The many join in the organization. But few can become a Kishi. Here is the picture of so called “Sandan League” which is the most difficult to pass the gate through. He or she need to keep winning at each game at super high rate.

Those who want to be a Kishi has practiced shogi day in, day out, betting whole the life on it. They have dedicated themselves to Shogi world. That’s why they are so serious about being a Kishi.

In shoreikai, the genius has gathered to become an Kishi. Even after becoming a Kishi, intense competitions for title matches is waiting for them to obtain the honor and titles in the famous matches.