Yoshiharu Habu
Yoshiharu Habu is a renowned Japanese shogi player, recognized as one of the greatest in the history of the game. Born on March 27, 1970, he became the youngest player to achieve the title of professional shogi player at the age of 15. Habu has held multiple major titles throughout his career, including the prestigious Meijin and Ryuo titles, and has achieved numerous records in the sport, including being the first player to win all seven major shogi titles in Japan. His strategic prowess and contributions to shogi have earned him significant acclaim and a dedicated following. Habu's influence extends beyond the board, as he has also worked to promote shogi through various media and educational initiatives.
Born on Sep 27, 1970 (54 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Japan | 3 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 139,496 | $5,000,000 | 5,515$ |
| Totals | 3 | 126,476,461 | 139,496 | $5,000,000 | 5,515$ |
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Recent Mentions
Japan:
Yoshiharu Habu is stepping down as the president of the Japan Shogi Association and wants to continue to strive as a shogi player.
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Japan:
Sota Fujii has won the Best Shogi Player award for five consecutive years, tying with Yoshiharu Habu.
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Japan:
Yoshiharu Habu announced his resignation as the chairman of the Japan Shogi Association.
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Japan:
Yoshiharu Habu achieved his 1,000th victory in shogi, becoming the 11th person in history to do so.
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Japan:
Yoshiharu Habu successfully retained his A-class status after a 15-hour intense match.
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Japan:
Yoshiharu Habu achieved his 1,000th victory in shogi, becoming the 11th person in history to do so.
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