Here are the information about the shogi event to be held on April 11 & 12.
Consulate to Present Computer Games, Shogi at Cherry Blossom Festival | HOKUBEI ONLINE
The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco is sponsoring a variety of events during the first weekend of the Cherry Blossom Fetival (April 11-12) in Japantown.
• Shogi Festival. In conjunction with 2009 U.S. Shogi Championship, the Shogi Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days on the second floor of the Japan Center’s Kinokuniya Building, Post and Webster streets. Professionals from Japan will be in attendance, including Hisashi Namekata, 8th dan; Akio Ishikawa, 7th dan (U.S. shogi master); Hirotaka Nozuki, 7th dan (San Francisco Branch master); Akira Nishio, 5th dan; and Yusuke Tohyama, 4th dan. They will give a free shogi lesson, provide professional tips and demonstrate a professional blindfolded game.
This year the Consulate General of Japan is proud to be a sponsor of the SHOGI Festival at the 2009 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in conjunction with 2009 US Shogi Championship. Professionals from Japan will be in attendance including Mr. Namekata 8th dan, Mr. Ishikawa 7th dan (US Shogi Master), Mr. Nozuki 7th dan, Mr. Nishio 5th dan and Mr. Tohyama 4th dan. They will hold a free shogi lesson, provide professional tips and demonstrate a Pro's Blindfold Game.
WHEN: Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12
10:00-4:00 p.m.WHERE: Kinokuniya Bookstore 2F
San Francisco Japan Center
Here is the Flyer of the shogi event.
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