Report on the Shogi Event "Learn from Professional Women's Shogi Players! Shogi Lecture & Instructional Games" Held at Wa Cafe Tsumugi Kamakura
First Innovation Inc. cooperated with the shogi event "Learn from Professional Women's Shogi Players! Shogi Lecture & Instructional Games" held on April 4, 2026, at Wa Cafe Tsumugi Kamakura, providing promotional support. This event contributed to the popularization of shogi and the revitalization of local culture.
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First Innovation Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yushi Kinone; hereinafter "First Innovation"), an IT company based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, participated as an event collaborator and provided promotional support for the "Learn from Professional Women's Shogi Players! Shogi Lecture & Instructional Games" held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Wa Cafe Tsumugi Kamakura in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. This event was an experiential program designed to teach shogi from its basics to practical application, targeting participants of diverse generations. By integrating culture with everyday spaces, it became a new learning opportunity, contributing to the enhancement of cultural experience value and community formation in the region.
■ A New Shogi Experience Realized in a Japanese Cafe Space
This event was held at Wa Cafe Tsumugi Kamakura, located along Wakamiya-Oji in Kamakura, offering an opportunity to learn shogi in a relaxed atmosphere different from traditional shogi venues. Participants were able to engage in lectures and games in a calm environment, making shogi feel more accessible.
In recent years, shogi has gained attention as a learning tool for developing thinking skills and concentration, and its high educational value has spread across a wide range of generations. Against this backdrop, this event emphasized creating an environment where even beginners could easily participate, presenting a new form of cultural experience through its setting in an everyday space like a cafe.
■ Practical Guidance by Professional Women's Shogi Players
On the day of the event, professional women's shogi players Yuki Muroya 3-dan and Rei Taketomi 2-dan were invited as instructors to conduct shogi lectures and instructional games. The lectures provided thorough explanations of basic shogi rules and strategic thinking, making the content understandable for both beginners and experienced players.
The shogi lecture in progress.
During the subsequent instructional games, individual participants received specific advice, providing an opportunity for learning through practice. This valuable experience of playing directly with professional shogi players deepened participants' understanding and interest, allowing them to truly experience the appeal of shogi.
Instructional game with Yuki Muroya 3-dan. Instructional game with Rei Taketomi 2-dan.
■ Experiential Event Attended by a Wide Range of Generations
This event attracted participants of all ages, from elementary school students to adults, serving as a venue for intergenerational exchange. Notably, children accompanied by their guardians were also seen, demonstrating its value as a cultural experience enjoyable for families.
Furthermore, the combination of lectures and games allowed for a balanced experience of learning and practice. Participants expressed satisfaction with the clear explanations and practical guidance, making it a meaningful time to deepen their interest in shogi.
■ Providing Added Value Through Merchandise Sales and Interaction
On the day of the event, merchandise signed by the instructors was also sold, providing participants with a memorable experience. Pre-booking ensured smooth operation and enhanced participant satisfaction.
Moreover, the event fostered interaction between instructors and participants, realizing two-way communication beyond just a lecture. Such experiences served as an opportunity to understand the appeal of shogi more deeply and contributed to its cultural spread.
Image of signed merchandise.
■ Initiatives and Support System as a Cooperating Company
First Innovation participated as a cooperating company in this event, providing comprehensive support from the planning stage to on-site assistance. In particular, the company utilized its expertise in marketing and promotion to implement promotional measures and information dissemination.
Leveraging its execution capabilities and support system across various businesses, the company established a framework to maximize the event's value, ensuring smooth and highly satisfactory operations for participants and stakeholders.
■ Future Outlook and Contribution to Local Culture
First Innovation continuously promotes initiatives related to regional revitalization and the creation of cultural experiences, and this event was part of that effort. Moving forward, the company aims to create opportunities for diverse people to interact and learn by leveraging Japanese culture and local resources.
Furthermore, by utilizing its corporate support and execution capabilities to engage in sustainable value creation in collaboration with local communities, the company will contribute to community revitalization and cultural heritage.
■ About Wa Cafe Tsumugi Kamakura
"Wa Cafe Tsumugi" is a new style Japanese cafe featuring a comfortable space with Japanese motifs and colors (indigo blue), offering Japanese-style drinks, meals, and sweets. It serves Japanese tea from an Osaka-based tea house with a 160-year history.
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■ A New Shogi Experience Realized in a Japanese Cafe Space
This event was held at Wa Cafe Tsumugi Kamakura, located along Wakamiya-Oji in Kamakura, offering an opportunity to learn shogi in a relaxed atmosphere different from traditional shogi venues. Participants were able to engage in lectures and games in a calm environment, making shogi feel more accessible.
In recent years, shogi has gained attention as a learning tool for developing thinking skills and concentration, and its high educational value has spread across a wide range of generations. Against this backdrop, this event emphasized creating an environment where even beginners could easily participate, presenting a new form of cultural experience through its setting in an everyday space like a cafe.
■ Practical Guidance by Professional Women's Shogi Players
On the day of the event, professional women's shogi players Yuki Muroya 3-dan and Rei Taketomi 2-dan were invited as instructors to conduct shogi lectures and instructional games. The lectures provided thorough explanations of basic shogi rules and strategic thinking, making the content understandable for both beginners and experienced players.
The shogi lecture in progress.
During the subsequent instructional games, individual participants received specific advice, providing an opportunity for learning through practice. This valuable experience of playing directly with professional shogi players deepened participants' understanding and interest, allowing them to truly experience the appeal of shogi.
Instructional game with Yuki Muroya 3-dan. Instructional game with Rei Taketomi 2-dan.
■ Experiential Event Attended by a Wide Range of Generations
This event attracted participants of all ages, from elementary school students to adults, serving as a venue for intergenerational exchange. Notably, children accompanied by their guardians were also seen, demonstrating its value as a cultural experience enjoyable for families.
Furthermore, the combination of lectures and games allowed for a balanced experience of learning and practice. Participants expressed satisfaction with the clear explanations and practical guidance, making it a meaningful time to deepen their interest in shogi.
■ Providing Added Value Through Merchandise Sales and Interaction
On the day of the event, merchandise signed by the instructors was also sold, providing participants with a memorable experience. Pre-booking ensured smooth operation and enhanced participant satisfaction.
Moreover, the event fostered interaction between instructors and participants, realizing two-way communication beyond just a lecture. Such experiences served as an opportunity to understand the appeal of shogi more deeply and contributed to its cultural spread.
Image of signed merchandise.
■ Initiatives and Support System as a Cooperating Company
First Innovation participated as a cooperating company in this event, providing comprehensive support from the planning stage to on-site assistance. In particular, the company utilized its expertise in marketing and promotion to implement promotional measures and information dissemination.
Leveraging its execution capabilities and support system across various businesses, the company established a framework to maximize the event's value, ensuring smooth and highly satisfactory operations for participants and stakeholders.
■ Future Outlook and Contribution to Local Culture
First Innovation continuously promotes initiatives related to regional revitalization and the creation of cultural experiences, and this event was part of that effort. Moving forward, the company aims to create opportunities for diverse people to interact and learn by leveraging Japanese culture and local resources.
Furthermore, by utilizing its corporate support and execution capabilities to engage in sustainable value creation in collaboration with local communities, the company will contribute to community revitalization and cultural heritage.
■ About Wa Cafe Tsumugi Kamakura
"Wa Cafe Tsumugi" is a new style Japanese cafe featuring a comfortable space with Japanese motifs and colors (indigo blue), offering Japanese-style drinks, meals, and sweets. It serves Japanese tea from an Osaka-based tea house with a 160-year history.
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