Best paid professional Shogi players in Japan 2023
In 2023, Fujii Sota was the highest earning Shogi professional in Japan, making an estimated 186.34 million Japanese yen over the course of the year. Shogi, also referred to as "Japanese chess", is a turn-based strategy board game similar to chess in many aspects. It is mainly played in Japan and enjoys popularity. It has a professional scene which includes Shogi leagues hosting professional matches, a national Shogi union, and official title tournaments.