Yōko Funato
Japanese Shogi player
About Yōko Funato
Born 1974. Yōko Funato is a Japanese professional shogi player.
is a Japanese retired women's professional shogi player ranked 3-dan. She is a member of the Ladies Professional Shogi-players' Association of Japan.
Women's shogi professional Promotion history Funato's promotion was follows. Women's Professional Apprentice League: 1986 3-kyū: March 17, 1988 1-kyū: March 29, 1990 1-dan: March 11, 1991 2-dan: April 1, 2000 3-dan: January 2020 Retired: July 8, 2024
Note: All ranks are women's professional ranks.
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Who is Yōko Funato?
Japanese Shogi player
When was Yōko Funato born?
Yōko Funato was born on 23 April 1974 in Shibuya.
What is Yōko Funato's occupation?
Yōko Funato is a professional shogi player.
What nationality is Yōko Funato?
Yōko Funato is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yōko Funato. https://biography.guide/yoko-funato/
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