Michio Ariyoshi
Japanese shogi player
About Michio Ariyoshi
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 87). Michio Ariyoshi was a Japanese professional shogi player.
Shogi professional Promotion history The promotion history for Ariyoshi is as follows: 1951: 3-kyū 1953: 1-dan 1955, May 15: 4-dan 1957, April 1: 5-Dan 1958, April 1: 6-dan 1960, April 1: 7-dan 1965, April 1: 8-dan 1979, April 1: 9-dan 2010, May 24: Retired
Titles and other championships Ariyoshi appeared in major title matches a total of nine times and won one major title. He won the 21st Kisei title in 1972 for his only major title. In addition to his one major title, Ariyoshi won eight other shogi championships during his career.
Death Ariyoshi died on September 27, 2022, at age 87. He died while being hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia.
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Who was Michio Ariyoshi?
Japanese shogi player (1935-2022)
When was Michio Ariyoshi born?
Michio Ariyoshi was born on 27 July 1935 in Bizen.
When did Michio Ariyoshi die?
Michio Ariyoshi died on 27 September 2022 in Nishinomiya.
What was Michio Ariyoshi's occupation?
Michio Ariyoshi was a professional shogi player.
What nationality was Michio Ariyoshi?
Michio Ariyoshi was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michio Ariyoshi. https://biography.guide/michio-ariyoshi/
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