Kazunari Fujisawa Supporters’ Committee
Our mission is to cultivate strong players who can succeed on a global scale.
We have been holding children's Go classes for over 20 years,
recognizing each child's unique qualities and nurturing their strengths.
We have guided a total of 3,000 students including the emergence of 16 professional Go players.
Kazunari Fujisawa
Member of the Nihon Ki-in (Japan Go Association) Tokyo Headquarters
1964: Born in Tokyo
1981: Started career as a professional Go player at the Nihon Ki-in at the age of 16
1990-1994: Became Managing Director of Nihon Ki-in
1999: Promoted to 8 dan
2001-2005: Became Advisory Member of Industrial Structure Council at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2002-2008: Became Managing Director of Nihon Ki-in
2003-2012: Became Director of NPO Maillot Jaune
2008-2012: Became Councilor of Houchi Social Welfare Foundation
2010-2014: Became Managing Director of Vehicle Information Center
2023-Present: Became Councilor of Nihon Ki-in
2024-Present: Became Vice President of Go Culture Foundation
2000-Present: Became Organizer of Shinjuku Children's Go Class
2007-Present: Became Organizer of Tenpou Dojo
The late Hideyuki Fujisawa, Honorary Kisei (the title awarded by Nihon Ki-in for who won the title five times in a row), was his father, and Rina Fujisawa, 7 dan, is his daughter.
His apprentices include: Koutarou Seki (9 dan), Katsuya Motoki (9 dan), Sakiya Numadate (7 dan), Yuichi Hirose (7 dan), Rei Terayama (6 dan), Asami Ueno (6 dan), Natsuki Kibe (3 dan) , Hirotaka Aoki (3 dan), Risa Ueno (3 dan) , Hirotaka Fujii (3 dan), Ryoya Takeshita (2 dan), Saki Tobita (2 dan), Yu Kawahara (2 dan), Kazuma Yanai (1 dan), Nana Takeshita (1 dan) and Kanta Arai (1 dan).
Major Tournament Achievements
| 1982 | Runner-up in the 7th Kisei Tournament 1 dan Division |
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| 1984 | Runner-up in the 9th Kisei Tournament 2 dan Division |
| 1985 | Won Champion in the 10th Kisei Tournament 3 dan Division |
| 1988 | Runner-up in the 13th Kisei Tournament 3 dan Division |
| 1992 | Advanced to the main tournament of the 18th Tengen Tournament |
| 1994 | Reached the Top 16 in the 20th Shinjin-O (Rookie of the Year) Tournament |
| 1995 | Advanced to the main tournament of the 21st Gosei Tournament |
Establishment Greeting
With the invaluable support of many distinguished individuals from various fields, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Kazunari Fujisawa Supporters’ Committee, founded on January 15, 2024. This association is comprised of Kazunari Fujisawa, a member of the Nihon Ki-in (Japan Go Association), and 15 of his apprentices.
This committee aims to honor the thousand-year-old tradition of Go in Japan while transcending traditional boundaries. We seek to engage with diverse fields to rediscover and share the charm and enjoyment of Go. Our mission is to increase opportunities for more people to encounter and engage with Go, nurture future talents for the Go community, and support young Go players who aspire to excel on the global stage.
We kindly request your continued support through the Kazunari Fujisawa Supporters’ Committee.
January 15, 2024
Yoshiaki Honnpo, Chairman of Kazunari Fujisawa Supporters’ Committee
Purpose of Establishment
This association is established with the goal of supporting the activities of Mr.Fujisawa and his apprentices.
Mr. Fujisawa became a professional Go player at the age of 16 and has since been active in numerous matches. Recognizing the pressing need to nurture Go players who can excel on the global stage, he established a children's Go class in 2000. His fervent desire was to address the challenge faced by Japanese players, who were struggling to secure victories in international tournaments, and to cultivate a new generation of strong players who could compete worldwide.
For over 20 years, Mr. Fujisawa has dedicated himself to training the next generation of Go players, mentoring over 3,000 children. His unique teaching approach, which focuses on recognizing each child's individuality and nurturing their strengths, has led many students to develop a deep appreciation for Go and refine their skills. Through Go, the children enhance their concentration, creativity, and self-discipline, while also learning valuable interpersonal skills. Many graduates of the program continue to excel in various fields.
This association honors Mr. Fujisawa’s long-standing contributions and shares his strong resolve to cultivate capable Go players who can make an impact globally. We are committed to supporting his activities of advancing the future of Go. Additionally, we aim to explore and activate new possibilities for the Go community by engaging with diverse fields, thereby contributing to the development and promotion of Japan's traditional culture of Go.
Activities
01
Hosting of Encouragement and Fellowship Events: Organizing events to support and build camaraderie among members of Fujisawa’s apprentices.
02
Go Events with Professional Players: Conducting Go events featuring professional players from Fujisawa’s apprentices.
03
Study Sessions for Professional Players: Organizing study sessions for professional players associated with Fujisawa’s apprentices.
04
Promotion of Go through Collaboration: Creating new value by collaborating Go with other fields to advance outreach activities.
05
Support for Youth Outreach Initiatives: Providing support for activities aimed at promoting Go among young people.
06
Promotion and Public Relations: Conducting promotional and public relations activities to raise awareness of the association's efforts.
07
Other Necessary Activities: Undertaking any other activities required to achieve the objectives of the association.