Japanology Plus
Season 1
Episode 4: Shogi
NRApr 24, 2014
Maneuver your pieces to capture the opponent's king - that's the essence of shogi, Japan's most popular board game. Descended from the same ancient Indian game as chess, shogi dates back more than 400 years, and has been a widely enjoyed pastime for centuries. These days about 12 million people play shogi, and the internet has opened up new ways to enjoy the game. Our expert guest this time is Masahiko Urano, a professional shogi player.
Details
Details
Type
Documentary
Status
Returning Series
Production Countries
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
English
Networks