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Founded by Utaro Hashimoto in 1950.1
Private company
Kansai Ki-in
Japanese go organization
The Kansai Ki-in (関西棋院), i.e., Kansai Go Association, is an organizational body for the game of Go in Japan, which was founded by Hashimoto Utaro in 1950. Though it is not as large as its chief rival, the Nihon Ki-in, it also issues diplomas to strong players and oversees professionals as the Nihon Ki-in does. World War II created great difficulties in traveling from the Osaka region to Tokyo for Nihon Ki-in events.2 It was founded by Utaro Hashimoto.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1950Founded1
- HeadquartersKitahama1
- Websitekansaikiin.jp
- Legal formgeneral foundation1
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The Kansai Ki-in (関西棋院), i.e., Kansai Go Association, is an organizational body for the game of Go in Japan, which was founded by Hashimoto Utaro in 1950. Though it is not as large as its chief rival, the Nihon Ki-in, it also issues diplomas to strong players and oversees professionals as the Nihon Ki-in does.2
Leadership
Who has led Kansai Ki-in, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderUtaro Hashimoto1
Timeline
- 1950Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitekansaikiin.jp1
- X (Twitter)x.com/kansaikiin1
- WikipediaKansai Ki-in
- WikidataQ2995703
Sources
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- 1WikidataKansai Ki-in on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaKansai Ki-in on Wikipedia