Mynavi Publishing Sponsors "Mynavi Publishing Cup 20th Elementary School & 18th Junior High School Girls Shogi Meijin Tournament," a Gateway for Professional Female Shogi Players, Supporting Young Generations Challenging Their Dreams
Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. announces its sponsorship of the "Mynavi Publishing Cup 20th Elementary School & 18th Junior High School Girls Shogi Meijin Tournament," organized by the Ladies Professional Shogi-players' Association of Japan (LPSA). This tournament is positioned as a gateway for aspiring professional female Shogi players, and Mynavi Publishing aims to support young generations who are challenging their dreams and goals.
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Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Teruki Kadonotake) announces its sponsorship of the "Mynavi Publishing Cup 20th Elementary School & 18th Junior High School Girls Shogi Meijin Tournament" (organized by the Ladies Professional Shogi-players' Association of Japan [LPSA]). This tournament is positioned as a gateway to becoming a professional female Shogi player. Our company supports the development and emergence of young generations who challenge their dreams and goals.
**A "Gateway" that Produces Future Professional Female Shogi Players**
This tournament is a highly anticipated event in the Shogi world, determining the top elementary and junior high school girls. The "Mynavi Publishing Cup 20th Elementary School & 18th Junior High School Girls Shogi Meijin Tournament" grants qualification to a total of 12 representatives selected from regional class winners, runners-up from the Kanto-Koshinetsu AB tournaments, and online tournaments, to participate in the national tournament held on Saturday, August 22nd.
It has produced numerous professional female Shogi players and active participants in the "Mynavi Women's Open" Challenge Match. Past winners include current professional players Yuzuki Takeuchi Women's 2-kyu and Natsuki Iwasaki Women's 1-dan, firmly establishing its reputation as a "gateway for female Shogi players."
**Prestigious Venue and Authentic Match Environment Like Professional Official Games**
The national tournament will be held at "Dentsu-in Temple" in Koishikawa, Tokyo. Finalists will be dressed in beautiful kimonos, facing the board in an environment similar to professional title matches. In addition, the matches will be broadcast live online, and a large-board commentary session by professionals will be held, providing the players with the best possible practical experience.
**Shogi Books and "Carved Shogi Pieces" Presented to Support Skill Improvement**
Our company, wishing for further improvement in the Shogi skills of the participants, will provide Shogi books published by us as supplementary prizes for the regional preliminaries and the national tournament. Furthermore, the national tournament winner, who triumphs in fierce competition, will be specially presented with authentic "carved Shogi pieces" to honor their achievement and support their future journey in Shogi.
Through our sponsorship of this tournament, our company will continue to support the challenges of the next generation who love Shogi and contribute to the further development of Shogi culture.
**Overview of the National Tournament**
Event Name: Mynavi Publishing Cup 20th Elementary School & 18th Junior High School Girls Shogi Meijin Tournament
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Venue: Jodo-shu Muryozan Dentsu-in Temple
Organizer: Ladies Professional Shogi-players' Association of Japan
Sponsors: Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd., Yamaguchi Ikuei Scholarship Foundation
Support: Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education (planned)
Cooperation: Kyodo News, Studio Alice Co., Ltd., Jodo-shu Muryozan Dentsu-in Temple
**About Mynavi Publishing**
Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. upholds the management philosophy of "Drawing your tomorrow together through knowledge, learning, experience, and business." Beyond traditional books and information dissemination, we are a publisher that supports each individual's work and private life by providing experiences where learning can be put into practice and opportunities for communication among readers.
**[Company Profile]**
Established in October 2015, Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. was spun off from the publishing division of Mynavi Corporation. Leveraging the expertise cultivated over 45 years since contracting with major distributors, we aim to be a company that supports the enrichment of your work and life and helps solve challenges in genres such as IT, Shogi, World Heritage, and lifestyle.
Headquarters: 2-6-3 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Teruki Kadonotake
Official HP: https://pub.mynavi.jp/
**A "Gateway" that Produces Future Professional Female Shogi Players**
This tournament is a highly anticipated event in the Shogi world, determining the top elementary and junior high school girls. The "Mynavi Publishing Cup 20th Elementary School & 18th Junior High School Girls Shogi Meijin Tournament" grants qualification to a total of 12 representatives selected from regional class winners, runners-up from the Kanto-Koshinetsu AB tournaments, and online tournaments, to participate in the national tournament held on Saturday, August 22nd.
It has produced numerous professional female Shogi players and active participants in the "Mynavi Women's Open" Challenge Match. Past winners include current professional players Yuzuki Takeuchi Women's 2-kyu and Natsuki Iwasaki Women's 1-dan, firmly establishing its reputation as a "gateway for female Shogi players."
**Prestigious Venue and Authentic Match Environment Like Professional Official Games**
The national tournament will be held at "Dentsu-in Temple" in Koishikawa, Tokyo. Finalists will be dressed in beautiful kimonos, facing the board in an environment similar to professional title matches. In addition, the matches will be broadcast live online, and a large-board commentary session by professionals will be held, providing the players with the best possible practical experience.
**Shogi Books and "Carved Shogi Pieces" Presented to Support Skill Improvement**
Our company, wishing for further improvement in the Shogi skills of the participants, will provide Shogi books published by us as supplementary prizes for the regional preliminaries and the national tournament. Furthermore, the national tournament winner, who triumphs in fierce competition, will be specially presented with authentic "carved Shogi pieces" to honor their achievement and support their future journey in Shogi.
Through our sponsorship of this tournament, our company will continue to support the challenges of the next generation who love Shogi and contribute to the further development of Shogi culture.
**Overview of the National Tournament**
Event Name: Mynavi Publishing Cup 20th Elementary School & 18th Junior High School Girls Shogi Meijin Tournament
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Venue: Jodo-shu Muryozan Dentsu-in Temple
Organizer: Ladies Professional Shogi-players' Association of Japan
Sponsors: Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd., Yamaguchi Ikuei Scholarship Foundation
Support: Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education (planned)
Cooperation: Kyodo News, Studio Alice Co., Ltd., Jodo-shu Muryozan Dentsu-in Temple
**About Mynavi Publishing**
Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. upholds the management philosophy of "Drawing your tomorrow together through knowledge, learning, experience, and business." Beyond traditional books and information dissemination, we are a publisher that supports each individual's work and private life by providing experiences where learning can be put into practice and opportunities for communication among readers.
**[Company Profile]**
Established in October 2015, Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. was spun off from the publishing division of Mynavi Corporation. Leveraging the expertise cultivated over 45 years since contracting with major distributors, we aim to be a company that supports the enrichment of your work and life and helps solve challenges in genres such as IT, Shogi, World Heritage, and lifestyle.
Headquarters: 2-6-3 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Teruki Kadonotake
Official HP: https://pub.mynavi.jp/