Tōno Hiroaki
Japanese Go player
About Tōno Hiroaki
Lived 1939 – 2025 (aged 85). Tōno Hiroaki was a Japanese go professional.
was a Japanese professional Go player. He was born in Japanese-occupied Manchukuo, and was raised in Ehime Prefecture.
Biography Tōno became a professional in 1951. In 1970, he became a 9 dan. He was affiliated with the Kansai Ki-in. He died of heart failure at a hospital in Suita, on June 16, 2025, at the age of 85.
Title and runners-up
Title Years Held Current 1 NHK Cup 1979 Defunct 2 Kansai Ki-in Championship 1987, 1989 Hayago Meijin 1975
Title Years Lost Current 1 NHK Cup 1999
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tōno Hiroaki?
Japanese Go player
When was Tōno Hiroaki born?
Tōno Hiroaki was born on 22 August 1939 in Ehime Prefecture.
When did Tōno Hiroaki die?
Tōno Hiroaki died on 16 June 2025 in Suita.
What was Tōno Hiroaki's occupation?
Tōno Hiroaki was a go professional.
What nationality was Tōno Hiroaki?
Tōno Hiroaki was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tōno Hiroaki. https://biography.guide/tono-hiroaki/
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