OSAKA—A decorated shogi champion here has called for a rule that accommodates players whose pregnancy or childbirth overlaps with competing in championship matches. “The current rules force us to ...

This photo taken Dec. 5, 2025, shows Japanese female professional shogi player Kana Fukuma. (Kyodo) MATSUE (Kyodo) -- A Japanese female professional shogi player who holds six women's titles has asked ...

Japanese female shogi player Kana Fukuma, second from left, speaks at a press conference held in Osaka on Dec. 10, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The Japan Shogi Association apologized Wednesday to ...

The Japan Shogi Association has deleted part of its match regulations pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth for shogi players in the women's division. Amid high expectations for the performance of ...

Tokyo, Dec. 16 (Jiji Press)--The Japan Shogi Association announced Tuesday a review of its professional tournament rules for pregnant female players. The association will abolish its rule stipulating ...

The Japan Shogi Association apologized Wednesday to six-title-holding women's player Kana Fukuma over its treatment of pregnant players, adding it is preparing rule revisions to better reflect their ...