I’m Akira, a Go influencer based in Germany!
I work to connect the world through Go and to pass the game on to the next generation.
For details about my activities, please see the Project page.
As a Go YouTuber”Akira’s Go”, I also create new Go content, including updates on Go in Europe and Japan!
I am also involved in promoting Go to children in Germany through Go outreach activities.
Akira’s Career Summary
I was born in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture.
I fell in love with Go when my parents gave me a board game set for my 7th birthday.
I trained at a local volunteer-run Go club, where I developed my skills and achieved the accomplishments listed below.
I later enrolled in a university known for its strong Go program.
Although I initially struggled with the high level of competition, I kept working hard and eventually placed 4th nationwide in the Women’s Student Honinbo Championship.
After graduating, I worked at a company, and in September 2024 I moved to Germany for work.
Akira’s Achievements
• All-Japan Women’s Amateur Go Championship – Youngest participant in the tournament (age 10)
• MEXT Cup National Youth Go Tournament – Top 16 nationwide
• National High School Cultural Festival (Go Division) – 3rd place nationwide
• National High School Go Selection Tournament (Women’s Individual) – Runner-up
• National High School Go Championship – 3rd place nationwide
• All-Japan Women’s Student Honinbo Championship – 4th place nationwide
• International Amateur Pair Go Championship – Qualified for the main tournament (representing the Kinki region)
After moving to Germany
＜2024＞
3rd place at the Demcon Tournament (Eindhoven)
Best Female Player Award at the Berlin Kranich Tournament
3rd place at the Japan Ambassador’s Cup (Berlin)
3rd ISGS Go Promotion Awards 2025 (International Go Promotion Prize)
＜2025＞
Champion of the EGC Team Cup
3rd place in the EGC Women’s Tournament
3rd place at the Ueno Tournament (Madrid)
- Best Female Player Award at the Velika Gorica Go Tournament(Croatia)
- Impact Promotion Award(Croatia)