Karigane Junichi
Japanese Go player
About Karigane Junichi
Lived 1879 – 1959 (aged 79). Karigane Junichi was a Japanese go player.
was a Japanese professional Go player, posthumously made an honorary 9 dan by the Nihon Ki-in.
Biography
Karigane was responsible for founding several organizations that would continue to be influential throughout the early 1900s. In 1922, he formed the Hiseikai, a group tournament, which also included Chiyotaro Onoda, Segoe Kensaku, Tamejiro Suzuki and Dohei Takabe. Karigane won the first tournament, which was notable for being played without handicaps and with a time limit.
The Kiseisha
Karigane joined the Nihon Ki-in when it was founded in 1926, but shortly afterwards broke away to form the Kiseisha splinter group.
Death
On 1 January 1959, the Keiinsha promoted Karigane to 9 dan. He died shortly after, on 21 February.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karigane Junichi?
Japanese Go player
When was Karigane Junichi born?
Karigane Junichi was born on 30 July 1879 in Tokyo.
When did Karigane Junichi die?
Karigane Junichi died on 21 February 1959.
What was Karigane Junichi's occupation?
Karigane Junichi was a go player.
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Karigane Junichi was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karigane Junichi. https://biography.guide/karigane-junichi/
MLA: "Karigane Junichi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karigane-junichi/.
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