<April 7rh 2024> 356

The Nara 9-by-9-board Go Association will resume Go classes from April!

• Classroom name: Nara 9-by-9-board Go Association (joint classroom with Gakuenmae teragoya Go class)
• Time: 9:30-12:00 (2nd and 4th Saturday)
• Place: Nara City Western Community Center
• Address: 3-1-5 Gakuenminami, Nara City
• Nearest station: Right next to Kintetsu Gakuen-mae Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
• Inquiries: 0742-47-6926 (Tarutani)

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<March 5th 2024> 355

The results of the 22nd Osaka Prefecture Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired

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<February 7th 2024> 354

Let's hold Go classes once a month on Saturday to invite young people to participate

Many welfare centers are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and some staff are not present, so Go classes are often held on weekday (Tuesday or Friday) afternoon when staff are available for management purposes.
However, many young people have to go to work on weekdays and can only attend Go classes on Saturdays or Sundays, making it difficult for young people to participate.
On the other hand, some welfare centers can hold Go classes on Saturdays, so please feel free to contact your local welfare center.
For example, the Hirakata group (building next to Keihan Hirakata Station) holds Go classes on the second Saturday of the month (not sure about other Saturdays) from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Participants share the cost of renting a Go classroom. It costs around 500 yen per person.

Let's encourage young people and working people to participate in Go classes.

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<January 6th 2024> 353

Sympathy for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
We pray for everyone's safety and speedy recovery.

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<January 5th 2024> 352

New Year's Greetings from Miyano, Japan Go Society for the Visually Impaired

Happy New Year!
We look forward to working with you this year!

We sincerely hope that we will be able to connect through daily community activities such as talking to each other, trial sessions, Go classes/online sessions, and networking with other clubs, and that we will be able to make use of this connection now and in the future.

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<January 5th 2024> 351

The 22nd Osaka Prefecture Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held on February 16th

The 22nd Osaka Prefecture Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired, sponsored by Osaka Prefecture Visually Impaired Welfare Association, will be held at the 4th floor conference room 1A of the Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information and Communication Center in Higashinari Ward (Morinomiya), Osaka City.
The tournament will be held in a tournament format (or irregular league match), with Go players from all over Osaka gathering. Our association (Japan Go Society for the Visually Impaired) will dispatch referees.

Please apply through your branch manager and participate by January 12th (Friday). Eligible participants are visually impaired people aged 18 years or older who live in Osaka Prefecture and have a physical disability certificate (however, those living in Osaka City and Sakai City, which are designated cities, are excluded).

• Event name: Go tournament for the visually impaired
• Date and time: Friday, February 16, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information and Communication Center
• Contact: General Affairs Division of Osaka Prefecture Visually Impaired Welfare Association (06-6748-0615)

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<December 9th 2023> 350

Results of the 24th National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired

Participants from all over the country participated in the tournament

Toshikazu Kato, the association's secretary and former director of the Japan Lighthouse, appeared in the tournament greeting. He was awarded the 31st Helen Keller Sullivan Award, which is given to people who have made achievements in supporting the visually impaired. His speech was about the significance of 9 by 9 board Go, saying that it allows players to overcome obstacles because you can picture it in your mind and understand it.
Additionally, Mitsuhisa Yukawa, 9th dan and the representative secretaries of our association, and Kyoko Shiraishi, 4th dan, played multi-sided games with everyone during the tea party. We had a fun tournamant day.

Short review of the tournament

In the Masters class, Manabu Hosoo from Deaf Support Osaka won, followed by members from Neyagawa, Kadoma City, and Nara Prefecture.

In the Dan class, Masami Shimomura of Deaf Support Osaka won, followed by members of Kyoto Lighthouse, Online Kobe, and Nara Prefecture.

In the Single class, Shogo Kitano from Osaka City won, followed by Takatsuki City, Online Kobe, and Deaf Support Osaka.

In the Advanced/Intermediate class class, Kosuke Masui from the Nara Prefectural School for the Blind won, followed by Osaka City and Kobe City. A good fight of Nara Prefectural School for the Blind was significant.

In the Beginner class, Hiroshi Saijo of Online Sakai won, followed by Osaka Prefecture Visually Impaired Welfare Association, Asunaro Toyonaka, Neyagawa City, etc. We saw the rise of new participants, so we are looking forward to the future.

Appreciation

A letter of appreciation was presented to Mr. Junichi Hirata of Osaka University of Commerce, who has been involved in setting up the venue and preparing for the tournamant for over 10 years. I cannot thank you enough. Thank you very much.
And thanks very much to all the players, tournament volunteers, sign language interpreters, guide volunteers, and helpers for this tournament.

Tournament results

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<November 6th 2023> 349

Introduction to viewing works that everyone can enjoy - Saburo Hasegawa "Butterfly Trajectory" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto)

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<October 6th 2023> 348

Looking for the association members to participate in "Cultural Gathering" such as musical instrument performances and plays!

On November 10th (Friday), at the Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information and Communication Center in Morinomiya, Osaka City, members of the Osaka Prefecture Visually Impaired Welfare Association will hold a "Cultural Gathering". In this event, musical instrument performances, choral singing, drama and poetry readings, and popular entertainment such as manzai and rakugo will be done by the members.

If you are a member of the association, please fill out the necessary information on the application form available at each branch by October 20th (Friday), and apply to the Osaka Prefecture Visually Impaired Welfare Association General Affairs Division through your local branch manager.

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<September 6th 2023> 347

The 24th National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held on November 12th (Sun)

On Sunday, November 12th, the 24th National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired, sponsored by Japan Go Society for the Visually Impaired, will be held at Osaka University of Commerce in Higashiosaka City. We are also looking for participants. It doesn't matter if you have a disability or not. Beginners are also welcome (experience class).
We use the 9x9 boards for the visually impaired that stones don't come off even when touched. Visually impaired people read the game and check it by touch, but otherwise it is the same as Go for the sighted.
If you would like to participate in the tournament, please apply to the secretariat below by October 20th. Participation fee is free.

<July 6th 2023> 344

August 4th (Friday) The 55th Osaka Sound Table Tennis Tournament will be held

The 55th Osaka Prefectural Sound Table Tennis Tournament will be held on August 4th (Friday) at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium 2nd Stadium in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City.
We are trying to make the game fun even for beginners, so please feel free to join us.
The competition will start in the morning. Please bring your own lunch.
If you wish to participate, please fill in the necessary information on the prescribed form and apply to Minami at General Affairs Division of the Osaka Prefectural Government through the chief of each branch by Friday, July 14th.

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<July 6th 2023> 343

Summer Sanryo Therapy Workshop on July 28th (Friday)

This year's summer training session will be held on Friday, July 28th.
The content of the workshop will be the following themes.
There are three types of application: morning only, afternoon only, and both morning and afternoon.
For applications and inquiries, please contact the insurance section of the General Affairs Division of the Osaka Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired. The deadline is Friday, July 21st.
For the workshop fee, we ask for a uniform business cooperation fee of 1,000 yen for the morning only, afternoon only, and both morning and afternoon sessions.
Capacity is 15 people.

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<June 5th 2023> 342

Guidelines for holding the 13th Japan Lighthouse Cup Kansai Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired

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<June 5th 2023> 341

Recruitment of trainees for employment support IT workshops and work-at-home training for people with disabilities

Osaka Prefectural IT Station provides employment support for people with disabilities who live in Osaka Prefecture. It's recruiting participants for employment support IT workshops and work-at-home support training (web page creation, tape transcription, data input).
If you would like to take the course, please make a reservation in advance by phone, FAX, or e-mail at the Osaka Prefectural IT Station, and consult about employment etc.
Tuition is free.

• Contact: Osaka Prefectural IT Station
• Phone: 06-6776-1222
• FAX: 06-6776-1281
• Email: shien@itsapoot.jp
• Course Fee: Free

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<May 5th 2023> 340

July 25th, the Kansai tournament will be held at the Japan Lighthouse Information and Culture Center

The annual midsummer Kansai Go tournament will be held on July 25th (Tuesday) for the first time in four years at the Japan Lighthouse Information Culture Center in Higobashi, Nishi-ku, Osaka.
Due to the influence of COVID-19, we had no choice but to cancel the tournament for four years. But we decided to hold the event with the support of the organizer, Japan Lighthouse, and with everyone's hope to hold it.
The Kansai Tournament is held with the aim of promoting exchanges and demonstrating the results of daily Go activities in various parts of the Kansai region.
It's been a long time due to the coronavirus, so we think there's a lack of practice, but first of all, we're going to take a new step.
We will inform you again as soon as the competition requirements are known.

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<April 4th 2023> 339

From April 1st to May 31st, blue bird postcards will be distributed free of charge

Do you know "Blue bird postcard"?
20 regular postcards are enclosed in an original envelope designed with a blue bird.
This is a welfare service as a social contribution provided by Japan Post, which distributes 20 postcards once a year free of charge to people with severe physical and intellectual disabilities who have a disability certificate or a rehabilitation certificate as part of the "Coordination Movement for the Welfare of the Physically Disabled."
If you have a grade 1 or 2 handicapped person's passbook, or have an "A" or "1 degree" or "2 degree" in your certificate of intellectual disability, please apply at your local post office.
If you bring your disability handbook, you can apply on your behalf.
The distribution period is from April 1st to May 31st.

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<April 4th 2023> 338

Results of the 21st Osaka Prefecture Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired

We would like to announce the results of the 21st Osaka Prefecture Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired, which was held at the end of February at the Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information Center in Morinomiya, Osaka City.
The competition was held in a class tournament (or irregular league match) format, and the following people won prizes.

Class A
Winner: Gensei Kadowaki (Neyagawa) Runner-up: Akira Ota (Takatsuki) Third place: Ken Hayashida (Neyagawa)

B class
Winner: Jiro Takita (Kadoma) Runner-up: Masako Hinaga (Takatsuki) Third place: Chieko Senda (Takatsuki)

C class
Winner: Kenichi Nakano (Kawachinagano) Runner-up: Fumiko Nakatani (Kadoma) 3rd place: Toshie Murao (Higashi-Osaka)

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<March 6th 2023> 337

Would you like to take gait training?

Osaka Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired recommends carrying a white cane and learning how to use it correctly in order to prevent accidents at crosswalks, railroad crossings, sidewalks, etc., and to protect your own safety.
The association provides gait training not only for those who use a white cane for the first time, but also for those who are unsure about how to use a white cane. If you are a member of our association and would like to receive training, please contact the Guidance Section below for applications and inquiries.

Contact: Osaka Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired, Guidance Division (06-6748-0615)

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<Feburary 3rd 2023> 336

The 21st Osaka Prefecture Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired held on February 17

On February 17th (Friday), the 21st Osaka Prefecture Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held for the first time in three years (due to the influence of coronavirus) at the 4th floor conference room 1A of the Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information Communication Center.
This tournament is held for the purpose of cultural and Go exchanges for visually impaired people in Osaka Prefecture, and is now in its 21st tournamant.
Mitsuhisa Yukawa 9th Dan, Ritaka Asae Go Ryouzanpaku Editor-in-Chief, and Neyagawa and Kadoma Group Guidance Volunteers Seiyasu Seto, Hiroshi Nagatomi, and Hiroaki Usui will be dispatched as referees from Japan Go Society for the Visually Impaired. Please join us.
In addition, in order to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, it may be held in a different format than usual. Hoists are not used during Go tournaments. note that.
Qualifications for participation are those who are 18 years old or older and have a physical disability certificate, living in Osaka Prefecture.
However, those in Osaka and Sakai, which are ordinance-designated cities, are excluded.

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<January 8th 2023> 335

Happy new year!

2023
Happy new year!

I wish you good luck and good health this year.
We look forward to working with you this year.

In November of last year, the 23rd National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired was held at Osaka University of Commerce in Higashiosaka City for the first time in three years after overcoming the coronavirus.
I was able to meet and play with everyone for the first time in a long time, and I was able to realize a fun day.
This is all thanks to your support.

This year, we will make new proposals and establish a new Go class, which is a daily activity, and call for participation, so we ask for your guidance and support.

I would like you to cooperate.
We couldn't do any activities for three years due to the coronavirus, and there were no new students participating due to requests to suspend Go classes, and no new students entered our Go clubs or schools in various places.
While there is no new life, there are many people who are isolated due to curfews at facilities and who are forced to retire due to old age.
We will continue to support 9 by 9 board Go to convey that it is an easy-to-understand game that can be played evenly over obstacles, and that anyone can enjoy it. Therefore, I would like to ask for your continued support of the Go club, exchanges, and calling for new friends from one person.

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<December 10th 2022> 334

The 23rd National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired Go Tournament has been held

Thanks to everyone, we were able to overcome the difficulty by the corona virus and finish it safely.
The National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired had been forced to cancel twice for the corona virus. But on November 13 (sun), it was held at Osaka University of Commerce in Higashiosaka City for the first time in three years. It was held with 62 players (including tournaments and telephone games participants) and 23 volunteers, 85 people in total.
Conditions for the event include the number of people limit (60 players, 20 volunteers), time limit (the certificates were sent by mail), temperature inspection, disinfecting, masking, keeping distance, not eating in the venue. Thank you very much for participating in many people, regardless of the bad weather and the prohibition of going out of each facility.

The result of the tournamant

Letter of appreciation

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<November 7th 2022> 333

2023 guide dog charity calendar released

Japan Lighthouse Guide Dog Training Center has released the 2023 guide dog charity calendar.
This calendar is created with pictures of cute dogs in each stage from the birth of a puppy to retirement.
There are wall-mounted version and desktop version, so please choose according to your usage and preference.

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<November 7th 2022> 332

Holding a rakugo performance by Shofukutei Kyojaku on Friday, December 9th

While our annual events have been canceled due to the coronavirus, we will hold a rakugo performance by rakugo performer Shofukutei Kyojaku at the Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information Communication Center from early afternoon on Friday, December 9th, taking thorough measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
For inquiries such as applications, please contact Mr. Minami of the General Affairs Division of the Osaka Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired.

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<October 10th 2022> 331

On Sunday, November 13th, the 23rd National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held for the first time in three years!

On November 13th (Sunday), we will be able to hold the national convention for the first time in three years at the same venue as before, Osaka University of Commerce.
The opening time is 11:20, which is 1 hour and 20 minutes later than before, so there is plenty of time to go (the end time is the same as last time).
I hope that you will take this opportunity to cheer yourself up.
However, there is no choice but to refrain from eating inside the venue as it is a condition of the university to take measures against the coronavirus.
You should have a lot of breakfast, or have a meal before or after the tournament. It seems to be the same with any tournament or event.
Below is the competition requirements and corona countermeasures. Please apply and practice the game, and come to the tournament.

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<September 7th 2022> 330

October 28th and 29th Japan Lighthouse Exhibition--the Whole Country Low Vision Fair 2022

Japan Lighthouse will hold an exhibition of tools and equipment for the visually impaired on October 28th (Friday) and 29th (Saturday) at Hall C on the 2nd floor of the OMM Building in Chuo-ku, Osaka.
Over 30 companies and organizations will be exhibiting, making it one of the largest exhibitions in western Japan.

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<August 5th 2022> 329

The 54th Osaka Sports and Recreation Tournament for the Visually Impaired held on October 7th

The 54th Osaka Sports and Recreation Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held on Friday, October 7th at Kyuhoji Ryokuchi Athletics Stadium. This time, in consideration of the corona virus, etc., we will hold it in the afternoon. Also, please note that we will be holding a tournament with a reduced number of competition events (handball throwing, team competitions, and recreational competitions will not be held).

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<July 7th 2022> 328

The summer annual Go tournament for the visually impaired will be canceled

The annual Kansai visually impaired Go tournament, sponsored by Nippon Lighthouse Welfare Center for The Blind, has been decided to be canceled again this year due to the re-spreading corona virus.
The Kansai Tournament is the first epoch-making tournament in Japan where visually impaired members of the Go club manage the tournament, send and receive tournament application forms.The people with sighted eyes help them. It is a pioneering tournament in a symbiotic society.
Until the tournament resumes, please enjoy Go practice and games every day by taking advantages of the Go class, telephone, and e-mail.

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<June 6th 2022> 327

Hyogo Prefecture Visually Impaired Go Tournament on July 22nd!

For the past two years, The Hyogo prefectural tournament had been canceled due to the corona virus pandemic, but it has eased recently. So, some of the Go classes of our association has been resumed in Kansai.
Under such circumstances, the Hyogo Prefectural Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired decided that it will hold Go, Shogi, and the Othello tournament for the visually impaired on Friday, July 22nd. The association aims to improve the thinking ability of the visually impaired in the prefecture and to deepen mutual understanding and friendship. It will be very encouraging and gratifying, so if you live in Hyogo prefecture, please join us.
The deadline for application is June 15th (Wednesday), so please apply as soon as possible.

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<May 7th 2022> 326

The 58th Osaka Prefectural Welfare Tournament for the Visually Impaired held on Friday, July 1st

The 58th Osaka Prefecture Welfare Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held on July 1st (Friday) at Cleo Osaka Central Hall in Tennoji Ward, Osaka City, sponsored by Osaka Prefecture Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired.
In this tournament, visually impaired people and related persons from all over Osaka Prefecture will gather together to discuss the promotion of welfare for the visually impaired. If you are a member of the association, please join us.

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<Apr 11th 2022> 325

Here are some examples of road / station guides using voice navigation

It is said that people get 90% of information visually. If you lose your eyesight, going out and living will be difficult.
This time, we will introduce some examples of voice navigation apps that help the visually impaired go out with smartphones.
We're sorry, but all those links are Japanese pages.

1. Google Maps

2. Voice navigation application Amedia NaviRec

3. Safe guidance for the visually impaired: Bacon x Watson

4. Visually impaired navigation system "shikAI": Tokyo Metro

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<Mar 6th 2022> 324

The Go class in Hirakata will be held on 12th, 13:30~ on scheduled

In Hirakata city, there is permission the classroom usage, so we decided to restart the Go class on 12th, from 13:30 for about 2 hours. We will hold games or teaching.
Of course, we will take sound measures against coronavirus.
If you'd like to participate, please contact Miyano at the secretariat.

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<Mar 6th 2022> 323

Our association's YouTube videos

We will introduce four videos of 9 by 9 board Go games provided by our association's teaching volunteers. You can see tournament scenes and exciting games between high-ranked players, so we hope you take a look at them.
We also hope that you post videos of Go games and activities to YouTube, too. We'd like to introduce them.

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<Feb. 4th 2022> 322

The Go tournamant on 25th February will be canceled

Due to the fact that the corona virus is spreading all over Japan rapidly, we decided to cancel the Go tournamant on 25th February sponsored by the Osaka Prefectural Welfare Association for the Visually Impaired.
We're very sorry, but we cannot avoid this problem.
But we hope we can overcome the virus some day, so we'd like you to enjoy Go online for now.
If the situation eases, please reopen Go classes or do other kind of things involving Go.

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<Jan. 7th 2022> 321

Happy New Year!

Last year and the year before last, we had severe time due to the corona virus, and this year there are signs of an epidemic by the mutant corona virus called Omicron strain. But we have to endure and overcome them by introducing the choice of online Go activities.
Also, we hope we can have Go classes, experience meetings, or invite acquaintances and so on.
We sincerely wish for your health and our new challenges this year.

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<Dec. 5th 2021> 320

Osaka Prefecture Visually Impaired Go Tournament will be held!

The 20th Osaka Prefecture Visually Impaired Go Tournament, which was canceled last year, will be held in Feb. 25th 2022 in Osaka Prefectual Welfare Information Communication Center.
We hope you to join us. Of course, we need masks and disinfection against the coronavirus.
If you'd like to participate, please call to 06-674-0615.

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<Nov. 9th 2021> 319

Sapie Museum published new Go textbooks

The Sapie Museum, an online service that exhibits books for the visually impaired, has published three new 9 by 9 board Go textbooks.
They are all up-and-coming professionals' books.
We hope you will learn a lot from them.

Sapie website(Japanese)
https://www.sapie.or.jp/
Please click the book icon in the top page.

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<Oct. 8th 2021> 318

The declaration of State of Emergency and Priority Preventative Measures were all lifted in September 30th.
So, classes in Kyoto-Lighthouse and in Hirakata City have already reopened.
To whom it may concern, please negotiate with welfare centers or civic centers to restart other Go classes. We hope we will be able to.
Of course, people in the classes must wear masks, open the windows, be strict about disinfection.

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<Sep. 9th 2021> 317

The annual Go Tournament for the visually Impaired in November will be canceled due to the coronavirus.
Currently, the state of emergency is announced in 21 prefectures, and the Osaka University of Commerce, the place to hold the tournamant, cannot accept external people. That's why we had to call off the tournament.
The situation is tough, but we must overcome the difficulty. When the limitation is lifted, we'd like to hold experience classrooms or help you play online Go games in case of an emergency.

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<Jul. 9th 2021> 316

Since the state of the emergency was lifted in the end of June, Go classes in Osaka Prefectural Association,Takatsuki City,Neyagawa City,Hirakata City reopened in July. The class in Kobe City seems to reopen in the middle of August.
If you're whom it may concern, please ask welfare centers or welfare association whether the classes are open. And if possible, ask them for reopening.
The classes that has reopened:

Osaka Prefecture Visually Impared association	:	Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information and Communication Center (Support Center for the Visually Impaired)
		2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Takatsuki City Group	:	Takatsuki City Friendship Center
		2nd and 4th Friday PM 1 am-3pm
Hirakata City Group	:	Sun Plaza Lifelong Learning Center
		2nd and 4th Saturday PM 1:30 to 4:30
Neyagawa City Group	:	Neyagawa City General Welfare Center
		2nd and 4th Thursday AM 10 am-12pm

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<Jun. 21th 2021> 315

After the state of emergency is lifted, please do your best to restart Go classes and make sure you have vaccinated against the corona virus.
In Japan, the state of emergency on 9 Prefectures will be lifted on 6/20 (except Okinawa).
There will be the chance of restarting the Go classes, so please do your best.

Also, make sure that you and your Go playmates have vaccinated against the corona virus.
For the visually impaired, it's difficult to apply for the corona virus vaccination.
So, please confirm whether your playmates have correctly applied and support them if they need help.

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<May. 4th 2021> 314

We suggest following ways to enjoy Go under the state of emergency.

• E-Mail Go, telephone games, ZOOM games
• Kyoto Lighthouse Group provides online Go game by ZOOM
  The online Go circle "Urouro" holds alternating currents Saturday afternoon and Tuesday evening.
  If you'd like to attend its ZOOM meeting, please access to below.
  http://homepage1.canvas.ne.jp/tuedure/urouro.html (Japanese site)

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<May. 4th 2021> 313

At one time we've restarted some of our classes, but in the end of March, the state of emergency was announced. That's why our Go classes had to be closed.
We need truely stable countermeasures and correct information.

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<Mar. 16th 2021> 312

We had long been unable to have Go classes due to the state of emergency caused by the corona virus, but now we can finally restart some of them since the state of emergency was lifted.

The following classes have reopened:

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<Feb. 4th 2021> 311

The 19th annual Igo Tournament in Osaka for the Blind on February 26th will be canceled due to the state of emergency.
We're very sorry, but we hope you continue playing Go online and prepare for the future.

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<Jan. 4th 2021> 310

On February 26th, the 19th annual Igo Tournament in Osaka for the Blind will take place at Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information Communication Center.
We've all spent hard time due to the corona virus. But we decided to have the tournament according to voices of many Igo players in Osaka.
We'll do our best in preparing masks and disinfection, opening the windows and so on in order to take preventive measures against infectious diseases.

Implementation guidelines

Name	Igo Tournament in Osaka for the Blind
Date	February 26th 2021 10:00~16:00
Place	1-3-59 Nakamichi, Higashinari-ku, Osaka Osaka Prefectural Welfare Information Communication Center 4F Meeting room 1A
The nearest station	Morinomiya Subway Station and JR Morinomiya Station
Phone number	06-6748-0615
Qualification	live in Osaka and have Physically Handicapped person's notebook over 18 years old

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<Jan. 4th 2021> 309

A game which took place from October to November, an exciting one with Stepped persons.
You can refer the detail here(Japanese version).
Black Satoshi Nakamaru Komi 6.5
White Sugitaro Saitoh
2020/10/26-12/14
record
55 34 43 44 54 53 52 63 33 24
62 73 23 37 75 85 76 84 72 86
87 77 67 78 47 66 36 26 27 38
25 46 16 35 56 26 65 48 57 15
88 82 81 93 74 71 61 91 92 97
68 91 64 83 92 79 69 91 95 71
42 96 81 98 89 71 14 13 81 22
92 32 99 91 12 11 92 41 94 31
45 36 49 39 59
finished in 85 turns/black won by 13.5

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<Oct. 15th 2020> 308

We apologize that we've been unable to update Nakamaru's Igo records for more than one year for various reasons.
We got able to update it now by new young staff.

Nakamaru's Igo records is a selection which is composed of interesting and helpful games.

We will continue to update it when we get a new interesting game.

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<Sep. 19th 2020> 307

As you know, many go contests and classes have been canceled from February to June due to COVID-19.

The college, the place of National Go Contests, is closed so that not only students but also any other group can't come in.

We have to get over this difficult situation and have further point of view.

From July to August, some go classes have restarted under certain restriction.

We have offered Igo by e-mail and telephone, and we will adopt new ways such as ZOOM in order to teach and play.

We hope for your help to restart the go classes and participate in the classes.

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<Aug. 29th 2020> 306

National Go Game Contests for the Visually Impaired will be canceled this year.

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<Nov. 10th 2019> 305-2

The 22nd National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired held on November 10th

On Sunday, November 10th, the 22nd National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired was held at Osaka University of Commerce in Higashiosaka City.
At the venue, 102 players and 50 tournament volunteers and officials, 5 players from the Yamanashi Prefecture and Hokkaido teams, and 4 support volunteers participated in the telephone game. resulted in the following:
*This year's certificate of appreciation was presented to Mr. Sugitaro Saito and Mr. Nozomu Kobayashi, two Yamanashi Prefecture team volunteers who have contributed to the welfare of persons with disabilities for many years.

The result of the tournament

Letter of appreciation

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On November 10th, The 22nd National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held

On Sunday, November 10th, it was decided that the 22nd National Go Tournament for the Visually Impaired will be held at Osaka University of Commerce in Higashiosaka City.
The requirements for the competition are listed below, so please apply by the application deadline (October 20th).

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A Happy New Year!   Thank You for Continued Help for This Year.

Our society will have 27th year since the establishment. We thank you for continued help.

We welcomed the blind and deaf players, auditory, bodily handicapped players as well as visually impaired.

 Not only players in Japan, but also ones in the world, we are planning to support.

Igo conventests are being held in nationwide, Osaka Municipal, Kansai area, Hyougo , Ymanashi, and Kobe. We are going to open contests in new areas for the progress of Igo activity.

We are requsting members to make an appeal to join the Society.

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Jan. 2nd 2019>  304

Igo Contest by Osaka Municipal Society for the Visual Impaired on Feb. 15th

From our Society, Mr. Yukawa, 9dan, Mr. Asae, main editor of Igo magazine, and Mr. Segawa, Mr. Orihata, and Mr. Nagatomei, who are instructors in the Neyagawa and Kadoma groupe join the games.
Anyone equal or more than 18 years old can participate the meeting.

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<Dec. 1st 2018> 303

Flash News Results of 21st National Igo Contest in Osaka

The contest was held at Osaka University of Commerse on 11st Nov. under participation of 122 players.

Results of Igo Contest

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More than 120 players will attend the  National Competition on November 11

The players will play games separating into eight classes.  Four games will be played among the members of each class.
In the nationwide convention, visually impaired, hearing impaired, severe physically handicapped, deafblind, and sighted are gathered together.
It is the philosophy of our association and the cornerstone of activity. Continue this with volunteer guidance volunteers and go clubs and participate in the event.
The Nara prefectural blind school participated for 14 consecutive years. Akso, the Nara prefectural blind school participated for 13 consecutive years.
The teachers, Mr. Okada and Moriguchi are showing their enthusiasm to the students.
In addition, the Go department of Nara university is participating for 4 consecutive years.
Also, from Kansai and Shizuoka prefecture, ten teachers of the blind school and the general school are joining as supporters and players.

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<Oct. 1st 2018>  301

Champions were determined at 5th Yamanashi Pref. Igo Contest on Sept. 2nd

 The 5th Contest was held on Sept. 2nd in Kofu city at Yamanashi 5th Artisitic Culture Festival for the impaired.
20 persons  participated including players, volunteers and welfare-related, and the games were excecuted in three groups.
Four people from the Yamanashi Prefecture and the Hokkaido team will participate in the competition.

 Champion of Meijin class: Ssatoshi. Nakamaru
 Champion of dan class:    Yuki Nakamaru
 Champion of kyu class:    Makoto Nagasawa
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<Oct. 1st 2018>  300

Special Exhibition on History and Culture of Igo in Japan

In Osaka University of Commerse, from Oct. 1st to Nov. 4th, Speicial Exhibition will be opened.
Igo goods such as Igo articles, Ukiyoe, cartoons, etc. will be on display.

Four speeches on Igo are scheduled for the exhibision period.
In paricular, Mr.Katoh, board member of Rehabilitation Association for Visually Impared will talk on nine board Igo on Oct.. 7th.

Your visiting to the site is requested.

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 21th National Igo Contest on 11th Nov. Participants Recruited

The contest will be held at Osaka University of Commerce in HigashiOsaka.
The entry deadline is 20th Oct.. The participation fee is free.
The participants who require assistance are requested to contact the office.

Details of Meeting
Date and Time:  11th (Sun) Nov. 2018   Am, 10:00 to 15:20
Place: Osaka University of Commerce, Rabic hall, No.5 building, 1st floor
Address: Higashi-Oska city, Mitukurisakaemachi 4-1-10
Tel: 06-6781-9727 (University)
Access: 5min walk from KawachiKosaka-station from Kintetu Nanba station (15min)
Games: Four games in two in AM and two in PM. 40 minutes for a game
Method: for Dan and Kyu

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Aug. 4th 2018>  298

11th Igo Contest at Japan Light House Held on Sept. 31th

The annual meeting was held on July 31st at the Information and Culture Center of Japan Light House in Nishiku Hogobashi, Osaka.
The results:

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<Aug. 4th 2018>  297

Yamanashi Igo Contest to be held on Sept. 1st. Participants Recruited

The 5th Contest will be held on Sept. 1st in Kofu city under cooperation of Igo members among Yamanashi Welfare Society for the Visually impaired, Yamanashi Light House and Ymanashi Prefetural Office.
Please contact Mr. Miyano of the the Society.  The details will be informd to the participants.

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<Aug. 4th  2018>  296

July 13th to 15th Japan Igo Cobgress Realized. Many Thanks

The program was as follows;
July 13th (Fri) :  Nine board Igo games, Memorial game, Experience games, etc.,
July 14th (Sat) : Introduction og nien boarfd games, Experiece games,
July 15th (Sun) : First International Igo Contest, Experiecnce games,  Memorial game,

Members of our Society, namely, sixty players and twetyvolunteers joined the meeting.
About forty foreigners participaed the meeting.

The national Igo contest will be held on Nov. 11th in Osaka.

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<Aug. 4th 2018>  295

6th Igo Contest for Hyogo Visually Impaired Washed out on July 6th

The contest scheduled to be held on July 6th at Hyougo Social Welfare Center. was washed out owing to the heavy rain.

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<Aug. 4th 2018>  294

Igo Record between Meijin, Mr. Nakamaru and High Dan Player, Mr. Saitoh

The record can be seen in the Nakamaru kifu.

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<July 2nd 2018>  293

11th Igo Contest at Japan Light House on July 31st (Tues)

The annual meeting will be held at the Information and Culture Center of Japan Light House in Nishiku Hogobashi, Osaka.

Games are held among Dan holders and Kyu holders according to Igo ability.
The Center is located near the subway station and convenient to visit.

You are requested to participate in and enjoy the meeting. Any players other than the Kansai area are welcome.

Place: Japan Light House, Information and Cuture Center Osaka-shi Nishi-ku.
Date: July 31th (Tues) from 9:30 Am to 15:30 Pm
Games: Classified by Dan and KYu
Contact Mr. Ohta in Takatsuki city Tel 090-8579-3362
Traffic: Subway,close to Higobashi station, 5 min. from Midousuji Nakanoshima and Keihan Yodoyabashi</font>

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<July 2nd 2018>  292

6th Igo Contest for Hyogo Visually Impaired on July 6th

The Igo Contest will be held on July 6th (Fri) at the Hyogo MunicipalWelfare Center in Chuouku Kobe city.

The Contest is under sponsership of Hyogo Municipal Visually impared Welfare Institute
Participants include players from Takarazuka city and other adjacent cities.

Anyone of visually impaired living in the Hyogo prefecture can participate in the meeting..

Please contact Hyogo Municipal Visually Impaired Institute : Tel 078-222-5556 (weekday 9AM to 17PM)

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<June 1st 2017>  291

International Event in July, Japan Igo Congress Schedule

Our society will join the Congrss to introduce internationally the nine board Igo so that the participants share the concept in their countries.

Nine board games interest not only the visually injured but also the visually unimpaired.

In this congress, our activities in every field will be introduced through sprrches, game playing, male games, etc.

        The First International Nine Board Igo Congress

Date ; 13th (Fri) to 15th (Sun) July
Place ; Sorio Hole (Takarazuka Biluding 3rd floor)
Station ; Hankyu Takarazuka
Tel ; 0797-81-8200 (Sorio Hall)

Schedule
1st day  13th (Fri) July
* Lecture ; Contribution og Nine board Igo to internatinal society, Significance and Features of Nine board Igo
* Igo games on Nie Board Igo (Among Visually Unimpaird)
* Memorial Igo games between Champion and Pro Igo player etc.

2nd day 14th (Sat) July
* Free Igo games

3rd day 15th (Mon) July
* Free Igo games by visitors
* Igo games by telephone

Please contact to F. Miyano

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Participation Requested for Japan Igo Congress in Takarazuka

The first international nine board Igo meetings will be held on July 13th to 15th.

On 13th (Fri), Mr. Katoh from Japan Light House will explain the significance of nine board Igo.

On 14th (Sat), mistress players will play nine board igo, including Mika Yoshida 8 dan from Japan.

On 15th (Sun), a pairing igo will be held between Murakawa 8dan / Inaba 1dan and Yosei 7dan/ Kurki 7dan.

Details and entry blank will be sent soon.

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<May 2nd 2018>   289

43 Players Participated in First Pairing Igo Contest

On April 13th, the Contest was held at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute.
43 players including 3 first visitors jpined the meeting from Osaka, Wakayama, Nara, and Hyougo prefetures.
Yukawa 9 dan and Asae editor explained the significance and method of pairing Igo.
We recommend the pairing Igo is practised in your Igo meetings.

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<Apr 4th 2018>  288

International Interaction Igo Congress Takarazuka, on July 14th, 15th

In the congress to be held at the Takarazuka Sorio Hall, international nine by nine board games will be played.Igo boards will be arranged by our society.

Our sociey is planning to submit lectures on purposs and history of nine board Igo.
Please contact our office.

TEL:06-6318-6278FAX:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp
https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Apr. 4th 2018>   287

First Pairing Igo contest on Apr. 13th in Osaka

Osaka Municipal Society for the Visual Impaired is planning the first pairign Igo contest on Apri. 13th.
The games are held by for players consisting of two pairs of men and women.
The participation fee is free. Anyone can join the games.

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<Mar 6th 2018> 286

Results of 16th Igo Contest at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

On Feb.16th, the contest was held at at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute, under the sponsorship of Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center, in Tennouji district.
More than 20 players from Osaka Prefecture, and about 10 volunteers and related persons participated in the three-class games. The games were held in tournament play for Dan and high classes and in league competition for middle and primary classes.
Mr. Yukawa 9 dan, joined the contest

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<Mar 6th 2018> 285

Flash Report ! International Interaction Igo Congress Takarazuka, on July 14th, 15th

Our society is going to participate theCongress.

This is a good chance to introduce the 9*9 board Igo for the visually impaired.
As the event is sponsored by Kansai Kiin etc., our society will belonge to supporting groups, but it is a good chance to male understand the roles of our society.

Your participation is requested. Please contact to the our Society

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<Mar 6th 2018> 284

Mr.Nakamaru, His wife and Mr. Watanabe Open Igo Salon in Tokyo

The salon will be opened in a Igo house once a month (Sunday) to introduce 9* 9 Igo.
About ten members will enjoy games based on the point system.

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<Feb. 5th 2018> 283

Igo Contest by Osaka Municipal Society for the Visual Impaired on Feb. 16th

From our Society, Mr. Yukawa, 9dan, Mr. Asae, main editor of Igo magazine, and Mr. Segawa, Mr. Orihata, and Mr. Nagatomei, who are instructors in the Neyagawa and Kadoma groupe join the games.
Anyone equal or more than 18 years old can participate the meeting.

Telephone; 06-6772-1766

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<Feb. 5th 2018> 282

Igo Exchange between Takatsuki groupe and Abusan Primary School on Jan, 30th

The games were held between four pupils and our member, Mr. Hinaga,
Mr. Takai, Mr. Ohta, and Mr. inoue. Pupils from other classes joined to observe Igo games.

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<Feb. 5th 2018> 281

Igo Record between Mr. Nakamaru, post Champion of our Society and Mr. saitoh, Ymanashi

The record can be seen in the Nakamaru kifu.

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A Happy New Year!   Thank You for Continued Help for This Year.

Our society will have 26th year since the establishment. We thank you for continued help.

We welcomed the blind and deaf players last year. This year, we are going to receive auditory, bodily handicapped players as well as visually impaired.

 Not only players in Japan, but also ones in the world, we are planning to support.

Igo conventests are being held in nationwide, Osaka Municipal, Kansai area, Hyougo , Ymanashi, and Kobe. We are going to open contests in new areas for the progress of Igo activity.

We are requsting members to make an appeal to join the Society.

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Jan. 6th 2018> 279

First Joint Igo Training in Kansai at Osaka Municipal Public Welfare Center

Last December, about 50 people gathered from Osaka, Nara, Wakayama, Hyougo prefectures for the first joint Igo training in Kansai area, under the sponsership by Osaka Visually Impaire

In the meeting, Mr. Yukawa, Society President and Mr. Asae, Head editor of Igo magazine explained Igo games for the visually impaired.

Multi-board Igo games were held between Mr. Yukawa and the participants. Some biginners also joined the mmeting.

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Detailed Reports on 20th National Igo Contest

On 12th Nob., 130 Igo players gathered mainly from four prefectures in Kinki area in the Contest held at the Osaka University of Commerce.

Turbulent Contest!  Nine year old boy got championship, who is aiming at a profewssional player.

Blind-Deaf Players  Joined first time and fighted bravely.

In the dan-class, Mr. Nakao, 86 years old, got championship with continued vicotries.

Most outstanding Masters Players were awarded.

Hokkaido Sapporo team joined the Contest by telephone.

31 FemalePlayers participated in the games and 11won the prizes.

Nara school pupils joined and fighted bravely.

Players came from Tokyo, Ehime, and other remote areas.

Physically impaires players joined the games.

Three volunteers were awarded for their cooperation.

Lighthousees from Nihon, Kyoto and Ymanashi joined to assist the Contest.

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Flash News Results of 20th National Igo Contest in Osaka

The contest was held at Osaka University of Commerse on 12th Nov. under participation of 130 players.

In Meijin class, a nine year old boy got the championship. He came from Furutani-Juku in Umeda.

The players with deaf-blindeness participated and acrively joined games.

In Dan class, Mr. Nakao got championcip with four game winning. He is 86years old.

Two most active players, Mr. Nakao and Mr. Hisabayashi,  were awarded as Master Player.

Results of Igo Contest

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129 Players Parcipating in Nov. 12th Igo Contest, including Players of Deaf-Blindness

The 20th National Igo Contest on 12th Nov. will be held at Osaka University of Commerce in Osaka.
At this Contest, the players of deaf-blindness will join. This is the flirst challenge under cooperation between our society and the Dead-Support Osaka continued for 10 years.

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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< Oct. 5th 2017> 275

20th National Igo Contest to be held on 12th Nov. Participants Recruited

The contest will be held at Osaka University of Commmerce in HigashiOsaka.
The entry deadline is 20th Oct.. The participation fee is free.
The participants who require assistance are requested to contact the office.
Details of Meeting
Date and Time:  12th (Sun) Nov. 2017   Am, 10:00 to 16:20
Place: Osaka University of Commmerce, Rabic hall, No.5 building, 1st floor
Address: Higashi-Oska city, Mitukurisakaemachi 4-1-10
Tel: 06-6781-9727 (University)
Access: 5min walk from KawachiKosaka-station from Kintetu Nanba station (15min)

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Oct 5 2017>  274

Igo Recrod at Yamanashi Igo Contest
Followings are the record for the championship between Mr. Nakamaru and Mr Saitoh

Black Sugitaro Saitoh (Komi 6.5)
White Satoshi Nakamaru
74 45 43 65 64 75 58 47 48 38
87 86 77 57 28 37 68 33 32 42
52 53 41 44 42 84 83 49 94 85
88 23 22 12 54 55 59 39 66 97
98 95 72 93 92 56 21 94 25 24
27 36 26 29 11 13 15 18 17 35
76 34 19 63 73 18 96 14 97 16

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<Oct. 5rh 2017>  273

4th Yamanashi Igo Contest, Mr. Nakamaru Got Championship!

The contest was held on Sept. 1st to 2nd as one of the art and cultural events for the disabled people of Yamanashi Prefecture.
30 players and 20 supporters gathered from the Kantoh areas at Yamanashi Prefectural Government, and played the games in three classes, Meijin, Dan and Kyu.
The championship game was held between Mr. Nakamaru and Mr. Saito. Mr. Nakamaru won by a narrow margin.

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<Sept. 2nd 2017> 272

20th National Igo Contest to be held on 12th Nov. Participants Recruited

The contest will be held at Osaka University of Commmerce in HigashiOsaka.
The entry deadline is 20th Oct.. The participation fee is free.
The participants who require assistance are requested to contact the office.
Details of Meeting
Date and Time:  12th (Sun) Nov. 2017   Am, 10:00 to 15:20
Place: Osaka University of Commmerce, Rabic hall, No.5 building, 1st floor
Address: Higashi-Oska city, Mitukurisakaemachi 4-1-10
Tel: 06-6781-9727 (University)
Access: 5min walk from KawachiKosaka-station from Kintetu Nanba station (15min)

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Sept. 2nd 2017> 271

Results of Tenth Kansai Area Igo Memorial Contest

On Aug. 29th, the contest was held at at Osaka information and Culture Center at Higobashi under particitipation of 67 players and 10 volunteers along together with Yukawa 9dan, our society representaive, and Mr. Asae, chief editor of Igo magazine. It was a very hotoday.

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<Sept. 2nd 2017> 270

Resuts og First Kobe City Visually Impaired Igo Contest on Aug. 4th

On Aug. 4th, the contest was held with 15 players and voluntees at the Kobe City Social Welfare Center.

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Results of Fifth Hyougo Pref. Igo Contest on July 28th

On July 28th, the contest was held at at Hyougo Social Welfare Center.
The participants were 15.

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<Aug. 2nd 2017> 268

Reports on International Interaction Igo Congress Takarazuka, on July 14th to 16th

Impression of the Congress
We thank for many volunteers who participated in the event without pay.
The participants enjoyed the games as players with English conversation..
This congress was effective for general igo players to understand how igo games are played by the visually impaired.
As the event was sponsored by Kansai Kiin etc., our society belonged to supporting groups, but it was a good chance to male understand the roles of our society.

Game between Michael Redmond 9dan and S. Nakamaru in a virtual tie
On 14th, the speeches on significance of nine line Igo by Mr. Kato, former Japan Light House head and Prof. Matsumura of Osaka Commerse Univ. were impressive and the memorial game between Redmond and Nakamaru was attractive with comments by Mr. Asae, chief editor of Igo magazine and Mr. Yukawa, president of our society.

Exchange games between our members and overseas visitors
On 14th, six players from mainly Osaka and 3 volunteers enjoys the games with foreigners.
On 15th, 12 players from Kobe, Neyagawa and Kadoma groups and 7 volunteers, and on 16th, 9 players and 5 volunteers participated in the games with overseas people, such as China, Hongkong, Taiwan, Germany, France,  Mexico, Russia.
Children also enjoyed Igo games, wearing eye mask. Miss Diana Garnet, host of NHK Igo program was one of the players. Ymanashi group joined the games by telephone.
It is important that the history of nine line Igo in Japan is long, for example, TV games for 15 years by professional players and activity for 25 years by our society, and that Igo is internationally commune as new Japan caluture irrespective of handicap.
F. Miyano

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International Igo Interaction, Takarazuka Congress held July 14th to 17th

On July 14th, former president of Japan Light House, Mr, Kato will talk about significance of nine line Igo Game for the visually impaired.
Mr. Matsumura wii introduce Igo games between our Society's members and foreign people.
Mr.Yukawa, our Sosiety President, and Mr.Asahe, Professor of Osaka University of Commerce will comment on the game of Mr. Nakamaru.
During the congress of 14th to 16th, from 11AM to 4PM, our members wii play games with foreign people.
The participants of our members are nine for 14th, twelve for 15th, and eleven for 16th.

Guidance on Site
The site, Takarazuka Hotel, is located quite near the station of Takarazuka Minamiguchi.
The meeting place is fifth floor and sixth floor.
The gathering time is 10:00AM to 10:30AM.  After the preparation, games will start at 11:00AM..
After lunch, games will restart at 1:00PM and finish at 4:00PM.
Lunch shall be prepared by yourself. (hotel restaurant costs 3,000Yen)

Contact
Fumio Miyano   SGO office
Tel:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp

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<July 4th 2017> 266

 4th Yamanashi Pre. Igo Contest for Visually Impaired on 2nd Sept (Sat)

The 4th Contest will be held in Kofu city under cooperation of Igo members among Yamanashi Welfare Society for the Visually impaired, Yamanashi Light House and Ymanashi Prefetural Office.
The details will be informd when they are detemined.

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<June 1st 2017> 265  

10th Igo Contest at Japan Light House on Aug. 29th (Tues)
The annual meeting will be held at the Information and Culture Center of Japan Light House in Nishiku Hogobashi, Osaka.
Games are held among Dan holders and Kyu holders according to Igo ability.
The Center is located near the subway station and convenient to visit.
You are requested to participate in and enjoy the meeting.
A common room is prepared for attendants and guide helpers.
Any players other than the Kansai area is welcome.

Place: Japan Light House, Information and Cuture Center Osaka-shi Nishi-ku.
Date: Augsut 29th (Tues) :   from 9:30  Am to 15:30 Pm
Games: Classified by Dan and KYu
Contact Tel 06-6441-0015(Japan Lighthose Information and Cuture Center)
Traffic: Subway , close to Higobashi station, five min. frm Midousuji Nakanoshima and Keihan Yodoyabashi

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<May 1st 2017> 264    

Our Society Participating in Japan Igo Congress Takarazuka July 14th to 17th

Goodwill and Exchange Meetings between Japan and overseas Igo Fans will be held at the Takarazuka Hotel from 14th to 17th in July.
Last year, the first big congress was held by more than 500 participants together with the memorial speech, Go exchange games with professional players, pair Igo games and games amongamateur Igo players.
The congress will be continued this year according to enhancement of Internationa Exchnage.
Our society is going to install the nine lineboardcorner to demonstrate Igo games by nine line board.
We are planning to have free Igo games with overseas and by telephone, to have an experience of eye mask, and to exhibit Igo texts.
Your cooperation and assistance are requested for PR activities of Igo for Visually Impaired from Japan.
Place : Takarazuka Hotel
Address :  Takarazuka City Umenocho 1-46 (Tel :0797-87-1151)
Access : Five minutes walk from Takarazuka Minmiguchi, Hankyu Imazu line
Contact :  Our Society Office Tel 06-6318-6278  Fax 06-6338-6715

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Igo Contest to be held Visually Impaired in Kobe City on Aug. 4th

The contest will be held at Kobe City Genearal Welfare Cnter on Aug. 4th (fri) under the sponsorship of Kobe City Visually Imparied Welfare Association..
Although the contest has been held under the co-sponsorship with Hyogo Prefecture, this year's contest will be independently held as the government-decreed city of 1,500 thousand population.
Your supports are requested. The details will be informed later.

  Place : Kobe City General Welfare Center
  Access : Kobe railroad "Kosoku kobe", Subway "Ohkurayama" five minues walk.
  Contact : Kobe City Visually Impared Welfare Association Tel 078-371 6245

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5th Igo Contest for Hyogo Visually Impaired on July 28th

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Results of 15th Igo Contest at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

On Feb.17th, the contest was held at at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute, under the sponsorship of Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center, in Tennouji district.
23 players from Osaka Prefecture, and morethan 10 volunteers and related persons participated in the three-class games. The games were held in tournament play for Dan and high classes and in league competition for middle and primary classes.
This time, Outstanding awards were given to Mr. Takai, Mrs. Hinaga and Mr. Morita as 15 continued participation. And the cherry age award was given to Mr. Watanabe, 83 years old and the B class champion.
Mr. Yukawa 9 dan, joined the contest to explain how to attack others.

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Igo Exchange Meeting between Takatsuki Group and Abusan School on Jan. 1st

Igo exchange games were held between 12 pupils of Abusan primary School  and 12 members of Takatuski Group, coaching volunteers  and school's volunteers in 6th period of class on cold day of Jan. 31st using Igo boards of our Society.
They were in happy harmony, talking on Igo and how to catch stones and promising next Igo exchange games. This is a forward looking exchange.
We thanks for vooperation by Mr Shimokawa and Mr.Saiki, coaching volunteer and Igo volunteers from the school and Mr. Shioda, teacher.

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Special Article on Igo for Visually Impaired in "Igo Ryouzanpaku" Magazine

The magazine "Igo Rouzanpaku" of this winter issue is providing a special article on Nine Board Igo for visually impaired.
The article includes the history of blind Igo and approaches for it. Furthermore, it reports the braodcast made by JBS, Japan Welfare Broadcast Stsation, 20 years ago, which made the Nine Board Igo more popular in Jpan.
The contact is Tel 06-6940-0212 Editorial Dept. "Igo Ryouzanpaku".

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<Jan. 5th 2017> 258

A happy New Year !  Let's Make Nine Line Board Igo More Popular This Year !

Nine Board Igo is becoming more popular among everyone independently from physical handicaps.
Our society has made efforts to introducing playing members and arranging Igo class, if there is anyone who is interested in playing Igo. We hope they break out of isolated lives.
This year,
we will have Igo Meeting in Oska in February, in Kansai in July, in Hyougo in August, in Yamanashi in Septenver and in National contest in Novenver.
We are appreiciate your cooperation and assitance.

Fumio Miyano   SGO office
Tel:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp
https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Jan. 5th 2017> 257

15th Igo Contest at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute on Feb. 17th

On Feb. 17th, the contest will be held at at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute, under the sponsorship of Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center, in Tennouji district.
Please contact Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center, Tel: 06-6772-1766.
Note: Qualifications for participation 18 years old with a physical disability certificate, except residents in Osaka city and Sakai city.

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<Jan. 5th 2017>  256

Revial of Igo Exchange Meeing in Takatsuki City

The Takatsuki group had held Igo meetings with Abusan Primary School for more than 10 years, but will return from one year's recess this month on 31st.
The meeting will make children aware of importance of devices and cooperation for getting over handicaps, which wii be helpful for their future lives.
We wish your trying similar attempts in your neighborhood.

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<Dec. 1st 2016> 255  

Flash News Results of 19th National Igo Contest of the Visually Impaired

The contest was held at Osaka University of Commerse on 13th Nov. under participation of 120 players including 30 students, 4 hearing impaired and 4 serious disabled persons, and 50 volunteers and related people. The total participants were 200.

They came from six prefectures in Kansai area, including Hokkaido, Ibaragi, Tokyo, Yamanashi, Toyama, and Ehime areas.

The game was performed in eight classes according to Igo ability. In Meijin class, Mr. Sano from Ehime, who is 74 years old, got recovered the championship in Meijin class with four consecutive wins.  In primary class, two players in eightis joined the game.
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The games were held mainly among the visually impaired, while sighted persons, the hearing impaired, severely-disabled persons participated. The prize winners were almost same to the participating ratio.
 A blind and deaf person joined the experience game. Challenging is a stimulus for everyone.

Let's propose getting together playing Igo games without reference to ages and
At this contest, the Masters Honor Player Prize has started. Three players were chosen, who fought for games in spite of their old ages and impedement.

Anyone with adventitious blindnes as well as old age people such as eighties with visually impaired can learn nine line board Igo.
Please contact our Society

Results of Igo Contest

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<Nov. 1st 2016> 254

124 Players participating from Hokkaido, Akita, Tokyo, Yamanashi, Tohama, Ehime

Thw 19th National Igo Contest on 13th Nov. will be held at Osaka University of Commerce in Osaka.
The players with Dan and Single are more than 75. The games will be executed without any body handicap.
Visitors for inspection or Igo experience are welcomed.Please contact the office.

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Oct 1st 2016> 253

19th National Igo Contest to be held on 13th Nov. Participants Recruited

The contest will be held at Osaka University of Commmerce in HigashiOsaka.
The entry deadline is 25th Oct.. The participation fee is free.
The participants who require assistance are requested to contact the office.
Details of Meeting
Date and Time:  13th (Sun) Nov. 2016   Am, 10:00 to 15:20
Place: Osaka University of Commmerce, Rabic hall, No.5 building, 1st floor
Address: Higashi-Oska city, Mitukurisakaemachi 4-1-10
Tel: 06-6781-9727 (University)
Access: 5min walk from KawachiKosaka-station from Kintetu Nanba station (15min)

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp

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<Oct 1st 2016> 252

3rd Yamanashi Igo Contest Results held on 3rd Sept

The contest was held on Sept. 3rd as one of the art and cultural events for the disabled people of Yamanashi Prefecture.
40 players and 20 supporters gathered from the Kantoh areas at Yamanashi Prefectural Government, and played the games in three classes, Meijin, Dan and Kyu.

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<Sept. 1st 2016> 251

Results of 4th Hyogo Pref. and Kobe City Joint Igo Contest

The contest was held at the Hyogo Welfare Center in Kobe city under the sponsership Hyogo Pref. Visually Impaireds Welfare Association and the cosponsership of Kobe City Visually Impaireds Welfare Association on Aug. 5th.
20 persons including 15 players and 5 volunteers participated and games were performed among A class (dan-holders and single) and B class (middle and beginners), using the original Igo boards. 
In particular, the professional Igo player, Yukawa 9dan joined the meeting, acted as the judge and guided the players.

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<Aug. 1st 2016> 250

19th National Igo Contest to be held on 13th Nov. Participants Recruited

The contest will be held at Osaka University of Commmerce in HigashiOsaka.
The results of this meeting wii be utilized for approval of Dan and Kyu.
The participants are planned from Nagoya city and Toyama Pref. as well as from Kansai area.
The details will be informed later to the persons related.

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    http://www7.ocn.ne.jp/~sgo/

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<Aug. 1st 2016> 249

3rd Yamanashi Pre. Igo Contest for Visually Impaired on 3rd Sept

In relation to the Second Yamanashi Pref. Art and Culture  Festival, the Igo Contest will be on 3rd Sept (Sat) in Kofu city.
Place ; Yamanashi Pref. Bousai-New Builing, Meeting Room A&B
Reception; 9;30 AM, Start; 10:00 AM, Finish; 15:00 PM
The Igo Contest wirh three classes will be realized by cooperation of Igo members among Yamanashi Welfare Society for the Visually impaired, Yamanashi Light House and Ymanashi Prefetural Office.
Application; by fax, att. Mr.Kobayashi, Yamanashi Light House, Blue Bird Assitance Grouo
  Tel :055-252-7552, Fax : Same number toTel (Final Date 26th Aug
Paricipation Fee ; free (Excluding lunch)

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<Aug. 1st 2016>  248

Igo Records by Mr. Nakamaru, Champion of our Society, with Mr. Saitoh

Together with the Igo Records, the comments of Mr.Matsumura are introduced on Igo Records, which are helpful for players who intend to get be higher dan.
Please click the Nakamaru Kifu. Record No.:156

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<Aug. 1st 2016>  247
 
Results of Ninth Kansai Area Igo Contest

On July 26th, the contest was held at at Osaka Light House in Nishiku under the rainy sky..

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<July 3rd 2016>  246

3rd Yamanashi Igo Contest for Visually Impaired on 3rd Sept (Sat)

In relation to the Third Yamanashi Pref. Art and Culture  Festival on Sept. 3rd (Sat), the Igo Contest will be  held as its event under the sponseship of Yamanashi people.
As the Contest is planned to ask paricipants from all over Japan, please join the event enjoying sightseeing of Mt. Fuji.
Coreespondence and details will be informed later when clarified.

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<July 3rd 2016>  245

Igo Records by Mr. Nakamaru, Champion of our Society, with Mr. Saitoh and Mr. Yamazaki

Together with the Igo Records, the comments of Mr.Matsumura are introduced on Igo Records, which are helpful for players who intend to get be higher dan.
Please click the Nakamaru Kifu.

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<Mar 2nd 2016> 242

Results of 14th Igo Contest at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

On Feb. 26th, the contest was held at at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute, under the sponsorship of Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center, in Tennouji district.
24 players from Osaka Prefecture, and 10 volunteers and related persons participated in the three-class games. The games were held in tournament play for Dan and high classes and in league competition for middle and primary classes.
This time, Neyagawa group fighted bravely in the contest.
Mr. Yukawa 9 dan, joined the contest to explain how to attack others.

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<Feb. 2nd 2017> 241

Igo Classroom opened at Osaka Social Welfare Sevice Center

The classroom is for the visally impaireds using the nine x nine Igo board.
The room is opened for beginners and senior people.
The lesson fee is free. However,the annual fee of 1,000 Yen is needed for member's comfort expense.

Date and Time : Second Friday and fourth Friday, 13:00 to 16:00
Place : Oska Social Welfare Service Center
Address : Higashi Kouzu-chou 12-10, Tennouji-ku Osaka city
Tel : 06-6765-5641
Traffic : 3 minute's walk from Kintetsu, Osaka Kmaihonmachi,
10 mminute's walk from Subway Tanimachi 9 choume

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<Jan. 6st 2016>  240

14th Igo Contest at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute on Feb. 26th

On Feb. 26th, the contest will be held at at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute, under the sponsorship of Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center, in Tennouji district.
Please contact Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center, Tel: 06-6772-1766.
Note: Qualifications for participation 18 years old with a physical disability certificate, except residents in Osaka city and Sakai city.
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<Jan. 6th 2016>  239

A Happy New Year !   Igo Texts in Braille and Audio Tapes Completed

Igo texts by our society were transformed into Braile and audio tapes by cooperation of the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute, and are available in the Baralle Library.  The tape is dwonloaded through internet as daisy version.
The text on the Igo titleled as "Routs foe Winning" by Mr.Takahasi 6dan of Japan Igo Association is aavailabe in audio data as daisy version.

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<Dec. 1st 2015> 238  

Flash News Results of 18th National Igo Contest of the Visually Impaired

The contest was held at Osaka University of Commerse on 15th Nov. under participation of 120 players and 50 volunteers and related people from six prefectures in Kansai area, including Hokkaidou, Ibaragi, Tokyou, Yamanashi, Toyama, Ehime, Kagawa areas.
The game was performed in eight classes according to Igo ability. In Meijin class, former champion, Mr.S. Nakamaru recovered the championship.
The games were held mainly among the visually impaired, while sighted persons, the hearing impaired, severely-disabled persons participated. The prize winners were almost same to the participating ratio.
At this contest, the Masters Honor Player Prize has started. Three players were chosen, who fought for games in spite of their old ages.
Anyone with adventitious blindnes as well as old age people such as eighties with visually impaired can learn nine line board Igo.
Please contact our Society

Results of Igo Contest

Award for Elderly Player :Masters Honor Player Prize for Three Players

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<Nov. 1st 2015>  237

18th National Igo Contest ! on Nov. 15th from Toyama, Ibaragi, Nagoya

120 Players and 50 supportrs from mainly Kansai area, including participants from Hokkaido, Ibaragi, Tokyo, Toyama, Ehime, Kagawa.
They will conpete each other in games with their trained skill
Visitors from the Korea Volunteer Association, Home Assistance Group for the Disabled, etc. will join the meeting.
Anyone who is interested in the Igo by the visually impaired or is interested in Igo by them can contact the Office.

565-0853
Kasuga 4-11-4-205, Suita-shi Osaka-fu
Japan Igo Society for the Visually Impaired

�s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp
https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp/

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<Oct. 2nd 2015> 236

Participnts recruited for 18th National Igo contest in Higashiosaka

The annual 18th National Igo Contest is held on 15th Nov. at Osaka University of Commmerce in HigashiOsaka.
Beginners and first participants are well supported, who can enjoy intercommunication with many groups and friends.
The participants are requsted to contact our office by 25th Oct. by phone,fax and mail.Participation fee is free.

565-0853
Kasuga 4-11-4-205, Suita-shi Osaka-fu
Japan Igo Society for the Visually Impaired

�s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp
https://fmiyano.sakura.ne.jp/

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<Oct. 2nd 2015> 235

Game Record between Mr .Nakamaru and Mr. Ohta in Yamanashi event

In the event held at Yamanashi Pref., on 5th Sept.,  Igo game was held between Mr. Nakamaru, Post champion.
Black: S. Nakamaru (with 6.5-stone handicap)
White: H. Ohta

�T�T �S�R �U�R �U�V �V�U �V�V �S�V �V�T �U�T �R�T
�R�S �Q�S �W�U �S�W �R�V �R�W �Q�W �T�V �S�U �Q�U
�Q�V �S�T �T�U �W�V �T�Q �S�Q �T�R �W�T �S�S �R�R
�T�S �Q�Q

Only the record is shown here. You can enjoy the record on the board from thfrom this record page, game number 151.
The comments by Mr. Matsumura is not uploaded, which ca be read on the this record page in Japanese.

Finished at 32th ston with Black Resignation

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<Oct. 2nd 2015> 234  

2nd Yamanashi Igo Contest Results held on 5th Sept

The contest was held on Sept. 5th as one of the art and cultural events for the disabled people of Yamanashi Prefecture.
30 players and 20 supporters gathered from the Kantoh areas at Yamanashi Prefectural Government, and played the games in three classes, Meijin, Dan and Kyu.
Naomi Nishiguchi fought bravely in Kyu class and got the third rank. The champion was Yuki Nakamaru from Tokyo.
Strong supporting is begining inKantoh area. We would like to have your assistance. 

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<Sept. 1st 2015> 233

18th National Igo Contest to be held on 15th Nov. Participants Recruited

The contest will be held at Osaka University of Commmerce in HigashiOsaka.
The results of this meeting wii be utilized for approval of Dan and Kyu.
The participants are planned from Nagoya city and Toyama Pref. as well as from Kansai area.
The details will be informed later to the persons related.

Fumio Miyano  �s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp    http://www7.ocn.ne.jp/~sgo/

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<Sept. 1st 2015> 232

Info on Champions at 3rd Hyogo Pref. and Kobe City Igo Contest

The Igo Contest was held at Hyougo Pref. Welfare Center. About 20 players and volunteers participated.
The winners are as follows;
A class (Yudan and Single class)  champion : Mr.T. Hayasi (Akashi city)
B class (Middle class and beginners) champion : K. Sasaki (Kobe city) 
Mr. F. Tanaka  3rd Mr. K. Hirai
B class champipn Mr.M. Hasegawa  2nd Mr. T. Sakai  3rd K. Sasaki

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<Aug. 2nd 2015> 231

Flash News ; Results of 8th Igo Meeting at Japan light House

On July 28th (Tueseday), the Annual Igo Contest of Kansai Area Visually Impaired was held at the Information and Cuture Center, Japan Light House, Higobashi, Osaka. The results are informed as flash news.
60 players and volunteers participated in the event from Osaka Pref. Nagoya Wakayama and Hyougo.
The powerful games were fought among six classes in the hot excited rooom..
We express our appreciation to staff of Japan Light House, instruction volunteers and helpers.
The resuts are as follows.

Prize wiiners for 8th Contest

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<July 2nd 2015> 230
2nd Kou-Shin-Etsu Igo Contest for Visually Impaired on 5th Sept

In relation to the Second Yamanashi Pref. Art and Culture  Festival, the Igo Contest will be on Sept. 5th (Sat) in Kofu city.
Place ; Yamanashi Pref. Bousai-New Builing, Meeting Room A&B
Reception; 9;30 AM, Start; 10:00 AM, Finish; 15:00 PM
The Igo Contest is realized by cooperation of Igo members among Yamanashi Welfare Society for the Visually impaired, Yamanashi Light House and Ymanashi Prefetural Office.
Application; by fax, att. Mr.Kobayashi, Yamanashi Light House, Blue Bird Assitance Grouo
  Tel :055-221-1260, Fax : 055-221-0886 (dead line ; Aug.31st, 2015)
Paricipation Fee ; free (Excluding lunch)
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<July 2nd 2015> 229
3rd Hyougo Pref. Igo Conteat to be held on Aug. 7th

The Igo Conest wii be held on Aug. 7th (Fri) at Hyougo Welfare Center, Astep KOBE, in Chuouku.
Any resident in Hyougo Pefecture can participate .
Details shall be confirmed to Tel : 078-371-6245.

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<July 2nd 2015> 228

Mr.Yukawa 9dan (Representaive Manager of our Society) Win First Game
In the first game held on June 21st with Mr. Chou Son Jin 9dan, Mr.Yukawa won the game under 63th NHK Cup.
Hoping his victory for the next, your backup is requested.

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<June 2nd 2015> 227

Yamanashi (Kantou and Koushinetu) Contest to be held in Sept.

The contest will be held this September, continuing to last year's meeting.
Details on place, date, etc. will be communicated to every groupe and uploaded on the home page.
Anyone who has sufficient time is requested to participate in the meeting.

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<June 2nd 2015> 226

Igo Boards for the Visually Impaired are Available Soon

Much nuisance has been given to many persons due to lack of stock.
The boards will come in soon (within this week), and available for sale.
The size of the board is a little smaller (29.5 x 29.5cm) than the old one.
The goods will be sent as soon as ordering is made.

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<May 2nd 2015> 225

Particpants Recruited for 8th Igo Contest at Japan Light House on July 28th

The meeting will be held at the Information and Culture Center of Japan Light House in Nishiku Hogobashi, Osaka.
Games are held among Dan holders and Kyu holders according to Igo ability.
The particpation fee is 500 Yen.The players will join from all Kansai arreas.
The Center is located near the subway station and convenient to visit.
You are requested to participate in and enjoy the meeting.
Any contact shall be sent to the followings.

Place: Japan Light House, Information and Cuture Center Osaka-shi Nishi-ku.
Contact Tel 06-6441-0015(Japan Lighthose Information and Cuture Center)
Traffic: Subway , close to Higobashi station, five min. frm Midousuji Nakanoshima and Keihan Yodoyabashi

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<Apr. 2nd 2015> 224

Igo Class Opens This Month  at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

The Igo class opens twice a month (every second and fourth Saturday, at 13:00 to 15:00) at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute located at Kamihonchou in Tennouji district.
Igo Boards of our society which is improved for being used by the visually impaired are used, and beginners and seiniors are welcome to enjoy Igo.
The object persons are owner of the physical disability certificate.
Please contact the Institute to notice the details.

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<Mar 4th 2015> 223

Results of 13th Igo Contest at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

On Feb. 20th, the contest was held at at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute, under the sponsorship of Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center, in Tennouji district.
22 players from Osaka Prefecture participated in the three-class games. The games were held in tournament play for Dan and high classes and in league competition for middle and primary classes. This time, the consolation match was held to warm up the contest.
Mr. Yukawa 9 dan, Mr. Asae, Mr. Fujise, Mr. Orie and Mr. Takagi joined the contest to help and support.

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<Feb. 2nd 2015> 222

 Igo Exchange Held by Hamuro School and Takatsuki Group on Jan. 30th

Igo exchange games were held between 10 members of Takatuski Group and 20 pupils of Igo club under assistance by 2 volunteers and 3 teachers. On rainy and cold day of Jan. 30th, many lower pupils joined to observe games. The exchange between the visinally impaired and pupis will help lead a meaningful future life.
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<Feb.2nd 2015>221

Igo Record by Mail between Mr. Nakamaru and Mr. Saitoh

The game was held by mail last month between Mr. Nakamaru, the Past Champion of our Society, and Mr. Saitoh, the amateur top of Yamanashi Pref.. Comments by Mr.Matsumura are helpful to learn the Igo game.
You can see the record by Java at No. 162 on this home page.

<Feb. 2nd 2014> 200

12th Igo Contest to be held on Feb. 22nd at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

The games will be held from 10 a.m. to 16 p m at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare institute in Tennouji Osaka, where is covenient to access from the Tanimachi 9choume station of Subway Tanimachi line.
The contest is becoming familiar to the visually impaired people in the Kansai area. The qualified participants are the physically-challenged aged over 18.
From our Society, many players will join the games.
Persons who have free time can enjoy a tramp game called "hoist", which is played for demonstaration.
Please contact Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center.
Address: Ikutama Maemachi 5-25 tennnouji-ku Osaka Tel: 06-6772-1766
Note: Qualifications for participation are except residents Osaka city and Sakai city.

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<Jan 5th 2014> 199

 Igo Exchange between Takatsuki Member and Abusan Primary School

On Dec. 17th, five members of Takatsuki City, Mr.Shimokawa and Nr. Saiki, instruction volunteer, and,  Mr. Hirose and Mr. Nagaya,  cooperation volunteer performed Igo exchange games with 17 te pupils of Abusan Primary School in Takatsuki city. Three vokunteers from the school joined.
After 45 minutes' games, the pupils shared their feelings that they had good experiences and wanted to know more about Igo.
We believe that such exchange will be helpful to the pupils in their future life. We hope similar tries are tobe made and hallenged by other groups.

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<Jan, 5th 2014> 198
1st Yamanashi Igo Contest was Carried Out in Kofu City

The results of Yamanashi Igo Contest are informed, which was held in Kofu city on Dec. 7th, 2013.
The games were held among about 30 players with impaired sight and about 30 sighted persons, using Igo boards prepared and provided by our Society. The Meijin class was fought by 16 players with 5 dan and the  championship match was held between Mr. Sakata, 8 dan and Mr.Nakamaru, who lost the match.
The convention proved that Igo games could be performed and exchanged between the visually impaired and sighted persons. We believe the convention will be continued in the future.

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<Dec 3rd 2013> 197

More Than A Dozen Players from Kansai Participating in Kanto Yamanashi Contest

On Dec. 7th(Sat), the 13th National Art and Culture Convention of the Phisically-Challenged is opened by the sponsership of the Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry and Yamanashi prefecture.
Simaltaneously, the first Igo Yamanashi convention by the visually impaired is opened.
From Kansai area of our society, more than a dozen players and five volunteers will participate in the convention. And about ten persons will join the meeting. This means this meeting will be the scale of the Kanasai area meeting.
The Igo meeting is based on the 9x9 board and the boards of our society are utilized.
The purpose of the meeting is that other than the visually impaired experience the 9x9 board Igo and undersatand everyone can enjoy to play with it.
We would like to support the meeting and expect the meeing to be continued.
You can know the information site of the Kanto Yamanashi Convention.
http://www.13geibunsai.net/news.html

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<Nov. 11th  2013 > 196

Flash News!  In 16th National Igo Contest, Mr. Nakamaru got the Third Championship!

On the 10th of November, the Contest was held at the University of Commerce in Higashi Osaka and Mr. S. Nakamru got the continued third championship.
This time, Miss M. takeuchi, 18 years of age, amateur 5 dan, challenged Mr.Nakamaru and had the game in her hands, but finally Mr. Nakamaru won the game with his good game management. However, she generated a buzz and gave us a good stimulus.
Followings are prize winners.

Followings are the record for the championship between Mr. Nakamaru and Miss Takeuchi

Black Mako Takeuchi (Komi 6.5)
White Satoshi Nakamaru
�U�T �R�T �U�V �V�R �R�S �Q�S �Q�R �Q�T �S�S �S�V
�U�R �U�Q �T�Q �U�S �T�R �V�T �V�U �T�T�U�U �T�S
�S�T �S�U �T�U �V�S �V�Q �W�Q �U�P �W�U �W�V �X�U
�T�W �V�W �S�W �R�W �W�W �Q�Q �R�R �P�R �R�Q �S�X
�X�Q �X�R �W�P �X�P �R�U �R�V �X�Q �U�W �V�V �X�P
�W�S �W�T �X�Q �W�R �X�S �T�V �X�V �X�P �W�X �V�P
�U�Q �W�P
(winning by Black's resignatin at 62nd)
You can see the above record by the goodshape of Taikai.

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<Nov. 1st 2013> 195

16th National Igo Contest(Nov. 10th), Mr.Nakamaru or Mr.Yamazaki?

The contest is coming next week. About 100 players and 50 volunteers of the visually impaired in Kinki areas, including the Deaf Support Osaka with impaired hearing and Toyonaka Aiwakai with physical impairment and  Heguri junior high school studennts with visually unimpaired.
The games are performed in 8 classes by more than 60 dan and single-kyu players and other players.
Can the 14 and 15th champion, Mr. Nakamaru get the continued 15th championship?
Or, can the 13th champion, Mr.Yamazaki revenge the two defeats?
A female Igo player from the blind school will make her debut at this contest. �v����l she become the new challenger to the championship?
Furthermore, 6 teachers from the school for the visually and aurally impaired, and 2 alumini of the school for the visully impaired will join the games. This time, an American 5 dan player will participate in the contest.
We hope the cooperation of the people concerned.

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<Oct. 2nd 2013> 194
Participants Requested for National Igo Contest on 10th Nov. and Kantou Igo Contest on 7th Dec.

The annual 16th National Igo Contest is held on 10th Nov. at Osaka University of Commmerce in HigashiOsaka. The closing date is 25th Oct..
On 2nd Dec., the first kanto Area Igo Contest is held at the Aimesse Yamanashi, Koufu city, Ymanashi Prefecute. The closong date is 22nd Nov..
Beginners and first participants are well supported, who can enjoy intercommunication with many groups and friends.
The participants are requsted to contact our office. The application sheet, guidance, accomodation and traffic etc. will be sent.

565-0853
Kasuga 4-11-4-205 Suita-shi Osaka-fu
Japan Igo Society for the Visually Impaired

�s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715
fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp
http://www7.ocn.ne.jp/~sgo/

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<2nd Oct. 2013> 193

Many children Joined in Igo Experience Class at Suita City Museum

A special event was held under the thema of "Touch and Exciting Experience"at the Suita City Museum near the JR Suita station.
Touching is impotant for the visually impaired to provide judging sense. The Igo by 9x9 board will help the citizen to understand the visually impaired.
Takatsuki group paricipated in the event and played games with chilidren.
Despite the rain and the taifu wind, many people joined the event. In the afternoon, the mayor and the head of education board watched and played Igo games.
The exchange games were played among 20 children, 10 parents and 6 adults with fight and laugh.
We hope such an expeience classes are opened in other areas.

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<Sept. 2nd 2013> 192

Next Year, Igo Contest to be held  in Hyogo Prefecture

Mnay requests from welfaresocietys from Hyogo Prefecure and Kobe City arrived, asking to open the Igo contest in Hyogo.
Our Society has determined to join the contest by arranging judging persons, Igo players and Igo boards.
Igo player and instructors are recruited in Hyougo areas.
Please contact us.
(Person in charge: Mr.Miyano 06-6318-6278, Fax 06-6338-6715, mail: fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp).

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<Sept 2nd 2013> 191
Igo Contest in Koufu City on Dec.7th (Sat)

The contest in Kantou and Yamanashi wi  be held as one of the national event of art and cuture.
Igo plyer and supoortes will participate from the Kansai area.
This is the first time to hold the Igo contest in the Kanto area. Visiting there with your family is recommended.
Koufu is the best place to see the Mt. Fuji, World Cuture Treasure.
The Igo contest is hosted by Ymanashi Municipal Welfare Society for Visually Impaired and backed up by Japan Igo Society for Vsually Impaired. 
Place ; Ai-Mess Yamanashi, Ohtu-chou Koufu city
Date; Dec. 7th 2013, 10AM to 4PM 

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<Sept. 2nd 2013> 190

Igo Experience Class of Igo for the Visually Impaired at Suita City Museum

The class will be held on Sept. 15th, 13:00 to 16:00 at the Suita Museum, 2nd floor's Exposition Room.
Instruction members of Takatsuki city and Kyoto Lighthous and Igo clubs og schools will join the meeting.
Contact: Suita City Museum, Kishibe Kita 4-10-1 Suita city
TEL:06-6338-5500
FAX:06-6338-9886
e-mail:hakubutsukan@suita.ed.jp
HP address of Museum
https://www2.suita.ed.jp/hak/english/english.html

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�P�W�X<Sept. 2nd 2013> 189

Latest Igo Record by Mr. Nakamaru ,Champion of Our Society

The record is the game between Mr. Nakamar and Mr. Futamura, 6dan.
The Black: Mr.Nakamaru (Handicap,6.5stones)
The White: Mr. Futamura
Date: July 10th to Aug.9th 2013

�S�S �T�U �U�T �U�U �R�U �U�R �T�T �V�U �S�U �T�W
�T�R �W�R �V�T �W�T �S�W �V�W �V�Q �V�R �U�Q �W�Q
�W�P �S�X �R�X �R�W �T�X �S�V �R�V �S�X �W�S �V�S
�S�W �T�Q �T�V �S�Q �W�U �X�S �W�V �Q�R �R�R �Q�Q
�R�Q �R�P �S�R �U�P �Q�S �P�R �X�U �V�V �W�W �W�X
�U�W
(Finished at 51st stones by White's resignation)

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<Aug. 1st 2013> 188
Flash News ! Results of Sixth Igo Contest for Japan Light House Cup

On July 23rd (Tueseday), the annual Sixth Igo Contest of Kansai Area Visually Impaired was held at the Information and Cuture Center, Japan Light House, Higobashi, Osaka. The results are informed as flash news.
60 players, 20 volunteers and 10 related people gathered from Kansai area such as Osaka,Takatsuki, Hirakata, Sakai and Kobe. This was the largest participants in the past. The powerful games were fought among five classes. After the games were over, they shared their feelings on the games.
We express our appreciation to Japan Light House, instruction volunteers and helpers. We hope the meeting will be more enjoyable combining everyones power.
The resuts are as follows.

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<July 03 2013> 187

16th National Igo Contest to be held on 10th (Sunday) Nov.

The 16th National Igo Contest will be held on 10th (Sunday) Oct. in the Osaka University of Commerce in Higashi Osaka City.
We are pleased to have the 16th Contest, thanks to all persons related, in addition to the Contest on 3rd Mar. sponsored by Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Inatitute, and the Contest scheduled to be held on 23rd July by Japan Light House
This year, Igo classes, rooms, training courses etc. have been  already realized in various places and many people have joined them.
Many newcomers from all over the Japan are expected for the 16th Contest. We hope everyone does his best and cooperates to enjoy exchanges.
The details will be later informed.

Please contact Mr.Miyano for information.
Igo Society for the Visually Impaired. Office Manger Miyano.
565-0853 Suita-city Kasuga 4-11-4-205 Osaka prefecture
�s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715 fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp

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<June 3rd 2013> 186

Kyoto Lighthouse Opens Saturday Igo Classroom (Prticipation Requsted)

The Lightouse used to open Igo classrooms on weekdays. However, for working people and inconvenient persons for weekdays, the house started Igo classrooms on weekends.
Under the corporation from Mr. Yamamaoto, house director, Mr. Yoshikawa, visually impaired, and Mr. Kikuzawa, a volunteer, are making efforts to form a new Igo classroom open for anyone with or without visual impairment, and with physical impairment.
With present eleven participants, they are making Igo textbooks, preparing standard Igo boards, collecting contributions for facility expenses and calling for participation in the National Igo Contest.
We expect their activities from now on.(cgi under test)

Information on Igo Classroom in Kyoto Lighthouse

Igo Circle, Hananobo, 5th regular meeting
Date: June 15 (Sat), 13:3-2 hours
Place: Kyoto Lighthouse, B1F, No.3 Training room

An universal Igo circle is opened on third Saturday afternoon, every month, where the participants can enjoy Igo without considering handicap.
Persons who are interested in Igo are requested to join them. 100 Yen is to be chipped in.
Schedule:
5th meeting, June 15th(sat) 13:30
6th meeting, July 20th 13:30
7th meeting, Aug. 17(Sat) 13:30(No.1 training room)
Contact: Social Welfare Corporation, Kyoto Lighthouse
603-8302 Kitaku Shibano Hanaobomachi 11 kyoto
Tel 075-462-4400/Fax  075-462-4402 info@kyoto-lighthouse.or.jp;

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<May 3rd 2013> 185

Igo Club started at the Welfare Hall of Kawasaki City for the Phisically Impaired

The Communication that the Wekfare Hall of Kawasaki City for the Phisically Impaired (Director;Mr.Masashi Watanabe) was intended to start the Igo Club for the visually impaired has arrived to us.
Our Society presented three sets of boards and stones with the related textbooks.
We informed that the nine-line Igo could be enjoyed by the physically impaired as well as by the visually impaired. They are going to widely use the sets for them.
Our Society plans to support them to be able to exchange Igo among Kantoh area.
 
Contact; Wekfare Hall of Kawasaki City(Northern area) for the Phisically Impaired
Address: Mzoguchi 1-18-16 Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki City
Tel; 044-811-6630(Mr.Watanabe,director)
Fax;044-811-6517

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<Apr.2nd 2013> 184

Sixth Igo Meeting by Visually Impaired in Kansai Area to be held on July 23rd(Tuesday)

The meeting will be held at the Information and Culture Center of Japan Light House in Nishiku Hogobashi, Osaka.
The players will join frm Hyougo,Nara, and all around Japan, as well as Osaka area.
The Center is located near the subway station and convenient to visit. You are requested to participatein and enjoy the meeting.
Any questions shall be sent to the followings.

Place: Japan Light House, Information and Cuture Center Osaka-shi Nishi-ku.
Date: July 23rd (Tuesday) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Traffic: Subway , close to Higobashi station, five min. frm Midousuji Nakanoshima and Keihan Yodoyabashi.
Contact Tel 06-6441-0015

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<Mar. 2nd 2013> 183

Flash News! Results of 11th Meeting at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center

The games were held on Mar. 2nd at the Center in Tennouji, Osaka. The meeting was sponsored by Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Inatitute.
30 players from the Osaka area such as Takatsuki, Neyagawa and Hirakata fought in separate groups of dan and kyu classes for the champion at the meeting in tournament play.
The meeting was characterized that female players showed the strong power.
The results are as follows:

Dan class
First : Ken Hayashida, 7 dan (Neyagawa)
Second : Gensei Kadowaki, 6 dan (Neyagawa)
Third : Asao Mukai, 2 dan (Kawachinagano)
Fourth : Akiyo Mitani, 3 kyu (daitoh)

Kyu class
First : Akemi Inaba, 10 kyu (Neyagawa)
Second : Kunio Watanabe, 8 kyu (Kawachinagano)
Third : Chieko Senda, 8 kyu (Takatsuki)
Foruth : Goroh Satake, 6 kyu (Neyagawa)

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<Feb. 2nd 2013> 182

Takatsuki Group deepened Exchanges with Takatsuki Primary School in Takatsuki city

The exchanges between Takatsuki group and pupiles from Hamuro primary school have stopped due to Igo Volunteer, Mr. Aki's illness.
According to the request to reopen the Igo exchange, the games were arranged and held on Jan, 31st at the school.
Under the participation of six players from Takatushi group and Hamuro school respectively, two teachers, five parents and three Igo volunteers (Mr. Shimokawa of Takatsuki group), two games were held.
During games, all pupils of 4th grade classes visited the game room and observed the games. we believe this will be helpful to them in future years.
We recommend you to challenge such a exchange with pupils of primary and middle scholls.
Mr. Aki is getting better, up and around on a wheel chair.

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< Jan. 5th 2013 > 181

11th Igo Contest to be held on March 1stat the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

The games will be held from 10 a.m. to 16 p m at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare institute in Tennouji Osaka, where is covenient to access from the Tanimachi 9choume station of Subway Tanimachi line.
The contest is becoming familiar to the visually impaired people in the Kansai area.
Participants are requested to challenge the Igo games.
Persons who have free time can enjoy a tramp game called "hoist", which is limited to Center's members
Please contact Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center.
Address: Ikutama Maemachi 5-25 tennnouji-ku Osaka Tel: 06-6772-1766

Note: Qualifications for participation, Residents of Osaka Prefecure,exckuding Osaka city and Sakai city, who have the note of disabled persons with over 18 years of age.

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<Dec 1st 2012> 180

Mr. Saho, Champion of High Class Kyu in 15th National Igo Contest, on Article of Hokkaido Shinbun

Mr.H. Saho made four consecutive wins at 15th National Igo Contest and got the championship.
He was posted on an article of Hokkaido Shinbun as of Nov. 27th, as he was the first person to get the champion of visually impaired Igo players.
He lives in Ebetsu city in Hokkaido and is making practice in an Igo club in Sapporo city to promote his igo level.
The article is shown in the followig page.

http://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/news/sapporo/422629.html
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<Nov. 14th 2012> 179

Flash News! Results of 15th National Igo Contest--Nakamaru 8dan Got Champion for Two Years in a Row

On the 11th of November, the Contest was held at the University of Commerce in Higashi Osaka and 150 participants including players and related people joined from Kinki area, Hokkaido, Miyagi, Tokyo, Yamanashi and Ehime.
The games were performed in seven classes according to Igo ability. The prizes were presented by our Representative, Yukawa 9dan.
Followings are prize winners.

Kifu Records between Mr. M. Yamazaki 7dan (Hirakata) and Mr. S. Nakamaru 8dan (Tokyo)
for championship at 15th National Contest
 Black : Yamazaki with 6.5stones Komi
White ; Nakamaru

 Black 1st :�U�U �S�S �S�T �R�T �T�S �R�U �S�R �R�S �T�R �W�T
 Black 11th :�V�T �W�U �W�S �V�V �U�V �X�S �W�R �U�W �T�W �V�W
 Black 21st :�R�R �S�V �S�W �R�W �T�V �Q�R �Q�Q �P�S �S�U �R�V
 Black 31st :�R�X �Q�X �U�X �V�X �W�W �X�W �X�V �W�X �X�X �S�X
 Black 41st :�T�X �X�W �Q�S �Q�T �X�X �V�U �X�W �U�T �R�X �T�T
Finished at 50th stone with Black Resignation

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<Nov. 6the 2012> 178

Meeting with Board Members of Bay Area Go Players Association

In the middle of October, a mail was sent to us from Mr. Roger Schrag, president of Bay Area Go Players Association, one of the largest go clubs in the United States. According the mail, he is visually impaired, but he has enough vision to play go on a regular board. He has some blind friends who are interested in learning to play go, and he is looking for a 9x9 go set for the blind.

Thanks to kind arrangement by Mr. Mamoru Matumoto(http://www.facebook.com/mamoru.matsumoto), we, Mr. Miyano and Mr.Fukuda could see and talk with Mr.Roger and Mrs.Lisa Shrag in Takatsuki.
We explained that anyone of the visually impaired could understand Igo with imagination and can easily play games. Our request to make 9*9 Igo be prevailed in the States is accepted by him. We expect future progress of Igo in the States.

Following is the text uploaded in the homepage of Bay Area Go Players Association.

Blind People Play Go

Bay Area Go Players Association board members Roger and Lisa Schrag recently met with Mr. Fumio Miyano (second from right in photo) of the Japan Go Society for the Visually Impaired in Osaka, Japan. The Society produces special 9x9 and 19x19 go sets and Braille go books so that blind and visually impaired people can play go. Black and white stones can be differentiated by feel, grid lines are raised, and the stones fit into holes in the board so that they will not move when a player touches them to read the board position.

The Japan Go Society for the Visually Impaired also hosts an annual international go tournament for blind players. There are some strong go players out there who are blind. Nakamaru Hitoshi of Japan and Song Jung-taek of Korea, for example, each are rated at 5 dan.

The Society has provided Bay Area Go with a special 9x9 go set and Braille go materials. So if you have a blind friend interested in learning to play go, we now have the necessary equipment here in the Bay Area. Contact us for details and to make arrangements.

Until next time!

Roger Schrag
Bay Area Go Players Association
www.bayareago.org

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<Oct 1st 2012> 177

Closing date is 20th Oct. for 15th National Igo Contest

Participants are recruited. Anyone with hig class or low class can join the contest. Participation fee is free.
As the games are played on the 9x9 board according to player's ranking, either veterans or amateurs can join the games.
Every one has a chance to get a glittering? prize.
However the players, in the contest, must announce the position of the stone which is put on the board.
Details and application sheet will be sent. deadline is 20th Dec.
(Person in charge: Mr.Miyano 06-6318-6278, Fax 06-6338-6715, mail: fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp).

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<Sept. 14th 2012> 176

Igo Record between Mr. Nakamaru and Mr.Yamazaki by Mail

The game was played between the present and former champions, from June 30th toJuly 12th,2012.
Only the record is shown here. You can enjoy the record on the board from thfrom this record page, game number 151.
The comments by Mr. Matsumura is not uploaded, which ca be read on the this record page in Japanese.

44 57 56 66 65 75 55 47 76 67
74 85 84 35 34 25 46 36 37 27
77 78 86 87 95 23 24 14 33 22
88 89 98 51 32 31 21 11 13 12
42 41 68 38 72 71 62 61 82 81
58 48 79 59 92 15 52 13
The game was over at 58th stone with Black's win by 2.5stones.

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<Sept 3rd 2012> 175

Igo Club Started at Osaka Branch of JRPS

An Igo club with 10 players was established at the Osaka Branch Office of JRPS, abbrev. of Japanese Retinitis Pigmentosa Socity. There are the previous champion and dan-players who are recruiting members and managing Igo class with instructions. The club is expected to participate in Igo competition and exchange meetings. If you are interested in the club, please contact the Osaka Branch Office.

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<Aug. 4th 2012> 174

Participants being Invited to National Igo Contest on 11th Nov. (by Igo class, with no Fee)

Participants with or without Igo abilities are welcome. As the games are played on the 9x9 board without participation fee, according to player's ranking, either veterans or amateurs can join the games and have a chance toget glittering? prize. However the players, in the contest, must announce the position of the stone which is put on the board.
Participants from a distance can use the accommodation facility with discount, which is arranged at the reception.
Guide volunteers can be arranged if requsted. Please contact the office of our Society for applications and questions
Details and application sheet will be sent. deadline is 20th Oct.
(Person in charge: Mr.Miyano 06-6318-6278, Fax 06-6338-6715, mail: fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp).

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<July 8th 2012> 173

Flash News! Results of Fifth Igo Contest for Japan Light House Cup

On july 3rd under heavy rain, a total of 60 players gathered for the igo meeting at the Information and Cultue Center, Osaka Higobashi.
Mr. Kanou is the first champion in the dan class. Congratulations!
8 players are first-time participants, showing high common interest.
The resuts are as follows.

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<July 2nd 2012> 172

15th National Igo Contest on 11th Nov. at Osaka University of Commerce, Higashi-Osaka

Details of the Contest will be later informed. Your cooperation is appreciated.

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<July 2nd 2012> 171

Igo Record by Mail between Mr. Nakamaru and Former Champion, Mr. Yamazaki

The record is introduced here and on this home page(Nakamaru's Igo records 4. No.150) for your reference.
The comments by Mr. Matsumura, Osaka University of Commerce are also shown.
The Black : Mr.Nakamaru with a handicap of 6.5 stones. The White : Mr.Yamazaki
Game date from June 4th to 12th 2012

43 66 46 63 67 76 77 36 56 37
74 64 73 44 65 34 62 52 72 53
51 41 61 42 48 38 59 47 57 55
75 45 39 29 49 28
(The game is over at 36th stone. The White won by 0.5 stone.)

Comments by Mr.Matsumura
Black should have made a 2-step hane of B35,W25 and B24 before the invasion of B74.
White must follow by W34,B45 and W23 and then Black puts B74.
Then, W34 and B84 will make White in danger.
Even if White can escape, Black can catch two white stones by cut of B26 and stay in lead.

In the game, the connection of B72(19th stone) was the cause of game loss.
The 19th can block White at B42. White can not cut at W72 as Black puts at B54.
White can temporarily make W55 effective,but can not fight for the connection of B75.
Black can stay in lead by putting B42 at the connection of B72.

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<June 2nd 2012> 170

Fifth Igo Contest to be held on July 3rd in Higobashi, Osaka

The Igo meeting is held on 3rd (Tuesday) July at the information and Culture Center of the Japan Light House.
Many Igo lovers including visitors from Fukuoka and Tokyo join the meeting and play games.
Being visually impaired or not, Igo ability level and belonging area are not questioned.
Participants can try each skill and enjoy local exchange.
Anyone who is going to join, please contact the Center Office.

The meeting is planned and managed by the visually impaired circles.

Date: July 3rd (Tuesday) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reception starting time 9:30.
Place: Japan Light House, Information and Cuture Center, 4th floor. Osaka-shi Nishi-ku.
Participation fee :500Yen
Please contact, Mr.Hiroyuki Nakano, Tel 06-6322-8028

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<May 2nd 2012> 169

Igo Club of Our Society to be Introduced on NHK E-TV at 12:00 to 12:30 on May 6th(Sun)

The introduction of the Igo Club belonging to the Society will be made in the program of Igo Focus.
They visit the Igo Club in Koufu-city, Ymanasi^pref. and broadcast the life of impaired people living a forward-looking life.
Your watchng the program is appreciated.

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<Apr.3rd 2012> 168

Members recruited for Igo Club, Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center

The Igo Club in Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center has been opened again, after the temporary recess due to Mr. Hayakawa 's retirement.
In response to requests from the members, we asked Mr. Asae, editor of the Igo magazine, Ryouzanpaku, and former person in charge of Igo program of Japan Welfare Broadcast Station, for his support. Mr. Asae gave willing consent to this request
The Igo Club started again in March this year, including ten members. The club is received well, thanks to his popular topics and various teaching ways.
The members are being recruited. Anyone from Osaka-fu, who is interested in learning 9x9 board Igo is welcome.
The Igo Club is open from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Please contact us, Tel 06-6338-6715, att; Mr.Miyano. Japan Igo Association for Visually Impaired

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<Mar 3rd 2012> 167

Sentences are written, sent and searched by voice order

NTT docomo has started free of charge services of "talk and concierge",which are enable to write, send, and search sentennces, and to call the functions by talking to the portable phone. Only to do is to talk to the phone once the free software is loaded. For example, if you talk to the phone, "I want to to send a mail to someone, the mail senntennce will be be automatically displayed on the screen and the body senntennce can be recorded by your voice. Retrieval of images and guidance on transferring tickets can be made only by talking. Docomo's smartphone, which is loaded with Android application (Googl's, basic software) is needed to utilize these finctions.(Asahi Shinbun Feb. 29th 2012)
This is a good newes for our members, who can not read Braille letters and are using IBM's reading software. Please contact NTTdocom, 0120-800-000.

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<Feb. 8th 2012> 166

Flash News! Results of 10th Meeting at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center

The games were held on Feb. 3rd at the Center in Tennouji, Osaka. The meeting was sponsored by Osaka Visually Impaired Institute.
21players, separating in two groups, fought for the champion at the meeting in the tournament play .
The representaive of our society, Mr Mitsuhisa Yukawa, 9dan, performed instruction games with multiple players.
The instructors from Neyagawa and Kadoma, Mr. Setoh, Mr. Orihata, Mr. Nagatomi, joined to judge the games.
Mr.Asae, Editor of Igo Magazine, Ryouzanpaku, also participated the meeting, who talked about Igo lessons at the center.

The meeting results are as follows;

A group (9 players)
First: Gensei Kadowaki (Neyagawa)
Second: Tadaaki Nakamura (Takatsuki)
Third: Asao Mukai (Kawachinagano)
Fourth: Youichi Nakai (Takatsuki)

B group (12 players)
First: Akiyo Mitani (Daitoh)
Second: Akemi Inaba (Neyagawa)
Third: Masako Hinaga (Takatsuhki)
Fourth: Sachiko Iwanaga (Neyagawa)

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<Jan.14th 2012> 165

10th Meeting to be held on Feb. 3���� at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

The games will be held at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare institute in Tennouji Osaka on Feb. 3rd.
Participants will play games according to their igo ability. Instruction games wii be performed by Yukawa 9-dan (professional).
Judgements will be made by Mr. Yukawa, Mr. Sedou and Mr. Orihata, who are our Neyagawa and Kadoma instructors.
Persons who have free time can enjoy a tramp game called "hoist", which is limited to Center's members
Please contact Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center.
Address: Ikutama Maemachi 5-25 tennnouji-ku Osaka Tel: 06-6772-1766

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<Jan. 5th 2012> 164

A happy New Year! We wish your continued cooperation and assistance

Last year, 100 players gathered for the 14th National Igo Contest, including the visually impaired, non-impaired, hearing impaired and seriously disabled. They played Igo on the 9*9 board without handicap.
Furthermore, new Igo clubs and rooms were established under our assistance in Kawachi-nagano city, Kobe city, Hiratsuka city, Kawasaki city, the Blind School in Okayama, and Higasi Primary School in Itoigawa.
In Takatsuki city, Igo exchanges among three primary schools have been continuing for 10 years.
We are going to continue such assistance for clubs and activities and to enhance the Contest.
Your continued instruction and assistance are requested.

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<Dec. 5th 2011> 163

Pleasant Igo Exchanges with Three Primary Schools of Takatsuki in Nov.

In November, Igo exchange games were held with pupils from three primary schools (Wakamatsu, Hamuro, Abusan) in Takatsuki. The exchange started ten years ago.
Ten players from our Takatsuki group played with 6 pupils from Wakamatsu Primary School on Nov. 2nd, with 14 pupils from Abusan Primary Schools on Nov. 15th, and 18 pupils from Hamuro primary School on Nov. 24th. after school hours, using Igo boards of our Society.
The Takatsuki group passed the busy month, holding the contest in Takatsuki on 12th and the national contest on 13th Nov..
They were appreciated from the teachers and requested to have a continued exchange.

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<Nov. 14th 2011> 162

Mr. Nakamaru Got Japan Title, Holding Two Titles of World and Japan

The National Igo Contest was held according to classes at the Osaka University of Commerce on Nov. 13th.
In the Meijin class, last year's Japan champion, Mr. Yamazaki and World champion, Mr. Nakamaru played the game for this year's champion, and Mr. Nakamaru got the Japan champion.
The games were played among the participants from all around the Japan without handicaps of visual, hearing and bodily disabilities .
The representative of our society, Mr. Yukawa, 9 dan, played games together with more than self-confident 20 players, giving them enjoyable time.
We thank all instructors, volunteers, guide helpers and the University members for their supports and cooperation.
The record of champion games is as follows and you can watch the record on the board.
Black: Mr. Yamazaki (6 dan)
White: Mr. Nakamaru (9 dan)
56 53 36 34 75 77 68 85 84 86
74 67 57 78 43 44 33 23 22 24
52 62 42 64 55 54 73 63 12 65
66 76 72 61 71 82 94 95 25 41
14 81 (resignation)

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<Nov. 2nd 2011>161

110 players from around Japan participate in National Igo Contest

The contest will be held at the Osaka University of Commerce on Nov. 13th.
Registration was closed at the end of October.
110 players include 35 players with dan and 34 players with single kyu, which means they are occupying 60 percent of players.
Players with hearing disability communicate in sign language. Players with severe physical disorder indicate points with pencil tip held in his mouth, asking assistance by helpers.
The features of the contest are such that games are played according to Igo-ability only, regardless of impaired or unimpaired
Our society is assisting and helping to establish a new Igo club all around Japan. Please contact us.

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<Oct. 3rd 2011> 160

Participants being Invited to National Igo Contest on 13th Nov. (Deadline 25th Dec.)

The 14th National Igo contest is held on 13th Nov. at the Osaka University of Commerce (Higashi-Osaka city), which is hosted by our Society.
Participants other than Igo groups and schools belonging to our Society are also welcome. Furthermore, any igo-players and groups can join the contest. As the games at the contest are played on the 9*9 board according to player's ranking, either veterans or amateurs can join the games. However the players, in the contest, must announce the position of the stone which is put on the board.
Participants from a distance can use the accommodation facility with 30% discount, which is arranged at the reception.
Please contact the office of our Society for applications and questions (Person in charge: Mr.Mayan 06-6318-6278).

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<Sept. 3rd 2011>159

Results of 4th Kansai Igo Contest (Nihon Lighthouse Cup) and Names of the Promoted.

The Contest was held on 26th July at the Information and Culture Center.
The results are as follows;

Dan-class
Champion: H. .Nkano(6 dan, Takatsuki)
Second: S. Hirose(3 dan, Takatsuki)
Third: M. Yamazaki(6 dan, Hirakata)
Fighting spirit: G. Kadowaki(5-dan, Neyagawa)

Upper class
Champion: Y. Yasui(3 kyuu, Hirano)
Second: A. Mitani(5 kyuu, Neyagawa)
Third: M. Morita(5 kyuu, Neyagawa)
Fightin spirit: T. Inoue(5 kyuu, Takatsuki)

Middle class
Champion: H. Imai(15 kyuu, Hirano)
Second: A. Inaba(15 kyuu, Neyagawa)
Third: M. Hatanaka(13 kyuu, Hirano)
Fightin spirit: K. Nakatsuka(19 kyuu, Hirano)

Primary class
Champion: C.Yamazaki(22 kyuu, Hirano)
Second: M.Komuro(23 kyuu, Hirano)
Third: H. Shimoyama(22 kyuu, Hirano)
Fightin spirit: H. Nakajima(30 kyuu, Kobe)

The following plyers were promoted;
Dan class; S. Hirose8Takatsuki) 3dan to 4dan
Upper class; Y. Yasui(Hirano) 3kyuu to 2kyuu, M. Morita(Neyagawa) 5kyuu to 4kyuu
Middle class; H. Imai(Hirano) 15kyuu to 13kyuu, A. Inaba(Neyagawa) 15kyuu to 14kyuu
Primary class; C. Yamazaki(Hirano) 22 to 19, H. Simoyama(Hirano)22 to 20,
M. Komuro(Hirano)23 to 20, I. Ikeda(Kobe928 to 27, H. Shimao(Sayama)28 to 27,
H. Nakajima(Kobe)30 to 26, K. Yokoyama(Johtoh)30 to 28, T. Yokomi(Kobe)30 to 28

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<Aug. 1st 2011> 158

14th National Igo Contest to be held on Nov. 13th at the Osaka University of Commerce

The contest of the Visually impaired will be held as usual at the university in Higashi-Osaka city.
This year, new clubs were established in blind schools of Okayama city and Niigata city, and in institutes in Hiratsuka city,Kawachi-Nagano city and Kobe city.
It is requested for all menbers being engaged in Igo activities to join the contest.
The details on application etc. wii be informed later.

Please contact Mr.Miyano for information.Igo
Society for the Visually Impaired. Office Manger Miyano.
565-0853 Suita-city Kasuga 4-11-4-205 Osaka prefecture
�s����:06-6318-6278 Fax:06-6338-6715 fmiyano@skyblue.ocn.ne.jp

P.S.
The 4th contest among the visually impaired in the Kansai area was held in happy harmony at Japan Light House.

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<July 1st 2011> 157

Igo Club Starts at Visually Impaired Welfare Institute in kobe City

An Igo Club has been established at the Welfare Institute for Visually Impaired in Kobe City by ten Igo devotees.
They have started activity at the Integral Welfare Center in Tachibna, Central Area, Kobe City.
Igo clubs were established in Kobe and Amagasaki, when our Society was founded.
However, they have stopped activity due to Kobe earthquake(17th Jan. 1995).
Restarting the Kobe Igo Club is in the fullness of our heart. Your assistance and cooperation are requested.
Details wii be informed later.

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<June 17th 2011>156

Igo Club Starts at Welfare Institute in Kawachi-Nagano, Osaka

An Igo Club has started at the Welfare Institute for Visually Impaired in Kawachi-Nagano City, Osaka.
The activity has already begun with participation of six members. Two visually impaired who have Igo experience join the activity.
Their success is expected. Any parson who is living in Kawachi-Nagano an interested in the club is requested to contact Mr.Miyano, Tel. 06-6318-6278.

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<June 16th 2011> 155

New Movement Support System to be introduced for Visually Impaired

The New Movement Support System will be introduced at Osaka Universal City Station on June 27th (Monday).
The system, which was developed by the cooperation of NTT Nishinihon and NEC, will be presented at the 13th floor of Wakoh Building in the Universal City. The pedestrian keeps a camera on the eyeglass and the support center will guide the pedestrian using the camera.
For the participation, the registration in advance is needed. Please refer to the ACT Forum.
http://www.actforum.org/wayfindingsig/index.html

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<June 1st 2011> 154

Igo Contest to be held at Information and Culture Center at Higobashi, on 26th July

The Igo meeting wii be planned and managed by the visually impaired circles.
Many Igo lovers join the meeting and play games, separating in dan, high class, middle class and beginners.
We hope successful results by participants .Anyone who is going to join, please contact the Center Office.

Date: July 26th (Tuesday) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Japan Light House, Information and Cuture Center, Osaka-shi Nishi-ku tel
Please contact, 06-6441-0015

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<May 19th 2011> 153

Igo Club Established and Instruction Started at Okayama Prefectural Blind School

A teacher who knows Igo games established the Igo club and started to teach Igo, as there is no such club.
He plans to introduce Igo by touching Igo stones and boards and by explaining the igo rules.
We hope his challenge is to be continued and to be achieved. We are going to assist him from our heart.

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<May 12th 2011> 152

Nine Board Igo Lecture opens for the Visually Impaired in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa

The Social Welfare Council in Hiratsuka City in kanagawa Prefecture will open the nine board Igo Lecture in May or June this year.
There are many Igo fans in Kanagawa Prefecture, but the visually impaired have not played igo games before. The Social Welfare Council is responding the earnest request from them.
Our society has much experience for spreding the mini-go games and is holding dan-players more than sixty.
We are ready to provide information how to enjoy Igo games and to play exchange games.
The groups or persons interested in instructing Igo games to the visually impaired are requested to contact us.

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<Apr. 26th 2011> 151

New Game Records between World Champion Mr. Nakamaru and Present Japan Champion Mr. Yamazaki

Recently 9 board Igo players have increased among the visually unimpaired and the partially sighted.
Mr. Yamazaki is one of such Igo players, who recently won the championship at the Igo convention sponsored by our society.
The Igo games were held between Mr. Yamazaki and Mr. Nakamaru, who is the last year world champion.
You can see the Igo records in this home page (the game number 146 and 147) with the comments in Japanese by Mr.Matsumura, Osaka University of Commerce.

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<Apr. 1st 2011> 150

Primary School in Niigata Opens First-ever Igo Club for Visually Imparied

A primary school at Itoigawa city in Niigata prefecture will open an igo club for the visually impaiered pupils for the first time.

Our society, since its foundation, has held the National Igo contest, organaizing Igo players of society members from welfare centers and Igo players of students from blind schools.

Recently, many pupils are studying in ordinary schools. In one of such schools, a 9x9 board Igo ckub will start so that pupils with impaired vision and healthy vision can play the games.This activity will be a new communication means between the ordinary pupils and the visually injiured, passing the casual life.

The school that has such Igo activity plan is requeted to contact our society. We are ready to assist the school.
Tel: 06-6318-6278
Fax:06-6338-6715

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<Mar. 1st 2011> 149

Flash newes! Results of Igo Meeting at the Osaka Visually impaired Welfare Institute

18 players, separating in two groups, fought for the champion at the meeting in turnament play .
The representaive of our society, Mr Mitsuhisa Yukawa, 9dan, and the instructors from Neyagawa, Mr.Sedoh and mr. Orihata joined the meeting for judgement and instruction.

The results are as follows;

A group (yudan player)
First: Ken Hayasida (Neyagawa)
Second: Youichi Nakai (Takatsuki)
Third: Yosihiyuki Takai (Takatsuhki)
Fourth: Asao Mukai (Kawachinagano)

B group(Uppaer and middle class)
First: Akiyo Mitani (Daitoh)
Second: Goroh Satake (Neyagawa)
Third: Toyoe Inoue (Takatsuhki)
Fourth: Katsumi Nakatsuka (Kadoma)

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<Feb. 1st 2011> 148

Igo Meeting to be held on Feb. 25th at the Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Instituter

The games will be held at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare institute in Tennnouji Osaka.
Participants from 29 cities, towns and villages will join the meeting under some classifications.
Othelo games and Japanses Chess will be held.
Please contact Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center.
Address: Ikutama Maemachi 5-25 tennnouji-ku Osaka Tel: 06-6772-1766

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<Jan. 1st 2011> 147

A Happy New Year !

We are starting 19th year since the establishment of our society.
This year, with new setiment we are going to assist and support the formation of igo clubs and groups in Japan as well as in overseas groups.
Your cooperation and supoorts are strongly requested.

office: Japan Igo Association for Visually Impared

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<Nov. 17th 2009> 146

Champions at 13th National Igo Contest on 28th Nov.

100 players and 50 volunteers participated in the contes held in the Osaka University of Commerce.
The players consisted of 3 blind schools, 13 club teams from welfare centers etc and personal participants.
They came from Hokkaidou,Tokyou and Ehime. Players from Yamanashi and Tokusihima joined the game by telephon.
The games were contested by seven classes.

The champions of each class are as follows;
Meijin class(7dan to 3dan) : Mr. Morio Yamazaki
Yudan class(3dan to 1dan) : Isamu Takayama
Single A class(2kyu to 5kyu) : Mr.Katsuyuki Takahashi
Single B class(5kyu to 'kyu) : Mr. Jiro Yasuda
Upper class(8kyu to 18kyu) : Mr. Rintarou Nakase
Middle class(19kyu to 25kyu) : Mrs. Akemi Inaba
Beginner class(26kyu to 30kyu) : Mrs. Satoshi Miki

The world Igo title match was held between Mr. Nakamaru and Mr. Son. And Mr. Nakamaru won the game.

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<Nov. 2nd 2010> 145

Deadline is Dec. 10th for 13th National Igo Contest

The meeting will be held at the Osaka University of Commerce, in Higashi-Osaka city.
Players from many places of Japan will join the contest.
Exchanges through Igo will be deepened with physical handicap and hearing-impaired.
Details on the contest and application sheets will be publicised .
Anyone who does not belong to our society can participated the contest.
Participation is free. Please contact us.

Date: Nov. 28th 2010 Sunday PM 12:00 to 16:30
Place: Osaka University of Commerce
Access: Kintetsu-Nara Line, KawachiKosaka Station (five minutes on foot)
Information: Tel 06-6358-7069(Office Mr.Miyano)

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<Oct. 1st 2010> 144

Mr. Mitsuhisa Yukawa with societal expectation Assumed our Representative

Mr.Mitsuhisa Yukawa, 9 Dan, assumed the representative of our society as of Oct. 1st on the date of 18th anniversary date of our society.
He has started the instruction of Igo for the viusally impared as an instructor in the Sakai-city group twice a month, and he still continues the instruction.
His activities for our society are respected in spite of daily severe professional igo life. He is suited for our representaive due to his heartful and moderan igo style.
We welcome his assumption of office and ask your cooperation and assistance to the society.

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<Sept. 1st 2010> 143

Igo and Sudoku under Instruction in Japan Braille Library, Tokyo

The 9x9 Igo board is used to play Sudoku in Japan braille Library in Sinjuku,Tokyo, which is considered to be suitble for the visually impaired. Sudoku is a kind of pencil game.
Sudoku is to put figures of 1-9 in 3x3 blocks of Igo board without putting same figures in the same blocks.
Igo boards of our Society match to play Sudoku.
Anyone who is interested in Igo and Sudoku can contact the library to get the information.
Japan Braille Library
Takadanobaba, 1-23-4, Sinjuku,Tokyo Tel : 03-3209-0241

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<Aug 2nd 2010> 142

13th National Igo Contest to be held on Nov. 28th (Sun)

The meeting will be held at the Osaka University of Commerce, in Higashi-Osaka city.
Players from many places of Japan will join the contest.
Exchanges through Igo will be deepened with physical handicap and hearing-impaired.
Details on the contest and application sheets will be publicised .
Anyone who does not belong to our society can participated the contest.
Participation is free. Please contact us.

Date: Nov. 28th 2010 Sunday PM 12:00 to 16:30
Place: Osaka University of Commerce
Access: Kintetsu-Nara Line, KawachiKosaka Station (five minutes on foot)
Information: Tel 06-6358-7069(Office Mr.Miyano)

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<July 23rd 2010> 141

Flash News ! Results of Japan Light House Cup (Mini-Igo Meeting) on july 20th

The Third Mini-Igo Meeting with Japan Light House Cup was held at the Japan Light House Information & Culture Center on july 20yh.
The players of over 50 joined the meeting. This meeting was planned by the visually impaired beyond their barriers from managemento to communication. The games were heated up with the results as follows.
The Light House is heartedly appreciated for their sponsership, provision of facilities and services of staff. Next year, the meeting will be held at the same place. Many players are requested to join the meeting.

Results of Meeting
A class (6dan to 2dan)
Champion: M. Yamazaki 2dan (Osaka city)
Second: M. Murata 5dan (Sakai city)
Third: T. Asano 4dan (Sakai city)

A class (6dan to 2dan)
Champion: M. Yamazaki 2dan (Osaka city)
Second: M. Murata 5dan (Sakai city)
Third: T. Asano 4dan (Sakai city)

B class (1dan to 7kyuu)
Champion: N. Nalamura 2kyuu (Takatsuki city)
Second: S. Kan
Third: O. Tsuneki 3kyuu (Hirakata city)

C class (8 kyuu to 20kyuu)
Champion: H. Imai 20kyuu (Osaka city)
Second: I. Nakanishi 10kyuu (Nara city)
Third: M. Hinaga 8kyuu (Takatsuki city)

D class (21kyuu to 30kyuu)
Champion: S. Nakatani 21kyuu (Kadoma city)
Second: A. Inaba 22kyuu (Neyagawa city)
Third: S. Suzuki 30kyuu (Toyonaka city)

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<July 1st 2010> 140

Game Record between Nakamaru Champion and Tada 3-dan

A game record is introduce for your reference.
Black stone: H. Tada 3-dan
White stone: S. Nakamaru, Champion
Date: May 17 to June 18 2010

54 67 47 34 36 53 43 44 33 23
22 24 52 63 62 73 55 12 32 41

72 82 83 84 93 94 74 92 83 93

64 83 85 86 75 95 81 71 42 91

76 87 96 97 25 21 51 96 77 78

88 (At 5, black won by a wide margin.)

Comment by mr. Matsumura
White lost due to black's 7th stone. White's connection to 24 by 12th stone was too honest.
In this case, recommendable sreblack 52,white 64, black 55 and white 65.

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<June 1st 2010> 139

Igo Playing Software "Takuchan" to be used with Actual Igo Board

Recntly we are receiving questions on how to use the igo software with voice "Takuchan".
The visually impaired can play Igo according to the Igo board image on the monitor.
However, the blind can not see the board, and image the board following the voice guide. This requires a very high level technique. Therefore, we propose an idea for the visually impaired to be able to enjoy "Takuchan".
You prepare an Igo board with 9*9 or 19*19 lines beside the computer. Followong the Pc voice of positions of the stones, you put the stone on the board. You can confirm positions on the board.
You can download "Takuchan" from this Page.

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<May 6th 2010>138

Enjoying Cool Igo Contest by Osaka Visually Impaired Circle on 20th July

The Igo meeting wii be held at Information and Culture Center at Higobashi by the visually impaired circles
Many Igo lovers join the meeting and play games separating in dan, high class, middle class and beginners.
We hope successful results by participants .Anyone who is going to join, please contact our office.

Date: July 20th (Tuesday) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Japan Light House, information and Cuture Center
Address: higobashi osaka city1

Please contact, 06-6358-7069 Mr.Miyano Japan Igo Association for Visually Impared

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<Apr. 1st 2010>137

Igo Instructor and Igo Instruction Group Recruted

The visually impaired asking to learn Igo are now increasing in many area.
Those who like Igo and are interested in teaching or playing Igo with them are recruited.
The applicant's level of Igo is prefarably around first dan. The game is played on the 9*9 board with voice indication and finger touching confirmation on stone location.
We are ready to help and assist such activities particularly in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama and Kumamoto.
Please contact us, Tel 06-6358-7069, att; Mr.Miyano.

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<Mar. 4th 2010>136

Flash Report! Information of Igo Meeting held at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Institute

Excited games were played in Visually Impaired Welfare Center in Tennnouji with sponsorship of the Institute on 26th Feb..
Thirty players joined the game in A and B groups. The results are as follows;
A group: Champ; K. Hayashida, Second; Y. Takai, Third; K. Ohta, Fourth; N. Nakamura
B group: Champ; A. Mitani, Second; J. takita, Third; G. satake, Foruth; M. Hinaga

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<Feb. 4th 2010>135

Compact Disk for Mini-Igo Board to be presented to those who are interested

An original CD burnt by our society was introduced by The Mainichi Shinbun in Braille issued 21st Jan. 2010
The CD contains a text in Braille and a printed text for Igo beginners and Igo playing software with voice.
Please contact us if you are interested in playing Igo. Tel 06-6358-7069 att. Mr. Miyano

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<Jan. 14th 2010> 134

Igo Volunteer Instructor are recruted in Kanto Area

This year, we are going to support establishing Igo clubs in the Kanto area, in particular, in Tokyo.
We plan to contact institutes for visually impaired and blind schools.
If someone wishes to play igo, please inform us. Your assistance and cooperation are requested.
Contact : Society Office
Tel : Mr. Miyano 06-6358-7069

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<Dec. 25th 2009> 133

Mr.Omae of Wakayama Prefect. Blind School OB got Second Champion in Igo Meeting
In the 21st Wakayama physical disability Igo meeting, Mr. omae, Wakayama Prefect. Blind School OB and teacher of Wakayama middle school, got the second champion.
Mr. Omae was learned Igo from Mr. Takagishi, his instrucor since the primary scool age. Also, Mro. Omae always participate in the igo meetins of our society.
furthermore, in this Wakayama igo meetings, visually impaired are authorized to play games with the 9*9 board.

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Nov. 25th 2009> 132

Igo Meeting to be held on 26th Feb. 2010 at Osaka Visually Impaired Institute

The games will be held at Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center in Tennnouji Osaka.
The person enterable are residents in Oska Prefecture, who keep the physical disability certificate and are over 18 years old.
Please contact Osaka Visually Impaired Welfare Center.
Address: Ikutama Maemachi 5-25 tennnouji-ku Osaka Tel: 06-6772-1766

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<Nov. 17th 2009> 131
Prize Winners at 12th National Igo Contest on 15th Nov.

90 players and 60 volunteers participated in the contes held in the Osaka University of Commerce.
the champions of each class are as follows;
Meijin class : Mr. S. Nakamaru
Yudan class : Mr. H. Kanou
Single A class : Mr. S. Hirae
Single B class : Mr. O. Futagawa
Upper class : Mrs. K. Mizushima
Middle class : Mr. J. Takita
Beginner class : Mrs. A. Inaba

The world Igo title match was held between Mr. Nakamaru and Mr. Son. And Mr. Nakamaru won the game.

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<Nov. 5th 2009> 130
Igo Exchange Meetings start between Takatsuki Group and Primary Schools

Mr. Aki of Takatsuki Igo volunteer instrutor holds exchange meetings every year so as to enable children to grow up through intercommunication with visually impaired. Visually impaired Igo players are participating in the meetings with pleasure. Our Society also hopes such excnages spread in every area.
Exchange scheduls are as follows;
10th Nov. Abusan Primary School, pupils 13 and our member 10.
11th Nov. Wakamatsu Primary School, pupils 5 and ourmember 10.
26th Nov. Hamuro primary School, pupils 20 and our member 10.

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<Oct. 5th 2009> 129
12th National Igo Contest to be held on Nov. 15th (Sun)

The meeting will be held at the Osaka University of Commerse, in Higashi-Osaka city.
Players from Okinawa, Ehime, Tokyo, Shizuoka, Hokkaido will join the contest. Heated games are expected among classfied players.
Details on the contest and application sheets are sent to instructors.
Visually impaired or unimpaired can participate in the games. Direct application to our office is possible.

Date: Nov. 15th 2009 Sunday PM 12:00 to 16:30
Place: Osaka University of Commerse
Access: Kintetsu-Nara Line, KawachiKosaka Station (five minutes on foot)
Information: Tel 06-6358-7069(Office Mr.Miyano)

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<Sept. 3rd 2009> 128
Igo Club was established in Nissei Day Service Center in Tokyo

In the Nissei Day Service Center managed by Japan Biochemical Reserch Center, an Igo club was formed and will be taken charge of by Mr. Sugawara, Instructor of our Society.
At present, visually unimpaired are recruited. However, the visually impaired will be welcomed as wide activities for bodily and mental exercisere and for habilitation to overcome aftereffects of brain disorder.
Anyone searching for igo players in Tokyo is requested to contact Mr. F. Miyano, Office of our Society.

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<Aug. 13th 2009> 127
Igo Record between Mr. Nakamaru and Mr.Matsumura in June-July 2009

A wonderful play was held by Mr. Nakamaru and Mr. Mtsumura, the strong players, from 19th to 1st July 2009.
The record is introduced here for your reference.
Black player: M. Matsumura (handicap : 6.5)
White player: S. Nakamaru
Black 1st :�T�T �T�R �U�R �U�V �T�S �S�R �V�S �R�T �R�U �Q�T 
Black 11th:�S�U �V�U �T�W �U�W �Q�R �R�Q �W�T �W�U �W�W �W�V 
Black 21th:�Q�Q �R�R �T�Q �Q�U �Q�V �Q�P �V�W �T�V �S�W �S�V 
Black 31th:�R�V �T�X �R�X �V�T �P�Q �S�S �P�U �U�Q �V�Q �Q�S
Black 41th:�W�S �X�W �U�U �W�X �V�X �V�V �X�X �U�X �X�V �X�U 
By last 50th stone, White won.)

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<Aug. 3rd 2009> 126

Mr.Kadowaki got the champion in the A class.

The second Enjoying Cool Igo Contest was held at Osaka Nagai Center for the disabled.
A class: champion Mr. Kadowaki, 2nd Mr.Hayashida, 3rd Mr.Kanou
B class: champion Mr.Mukai, 2nd Mr.Mitani, 3rd, MrTsuneki
C class: champion Mr. Kou, 2nd, Ms. Kou, 3rd Mr.Komuro

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<July 2nd 2009> 125

12th National Igo Contest with dan and kyuu approval to be held on Nov. 15th (Sun)

The meeting will be held at the Osaka University of Commerse, in Higashi-Osaka city.
Everyone is requested to practice Igo games for the contest.
Details on the contest and application sheets are sent to instructors.

Information: Tel 06-6358-7069(Office Mr.Miyano)

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<June 1st 2009>124

Second Enjoying Cool Igo contest by Osaka Visually Impaired Circle at Nagai Center for the Disabled

The Igo meeting wii be held with cooperation of Mr. Yukawa(Kansai kin 9 dan), Mr.Tanigawa and Mr.Matsunaga(Takatsuki and Hirakata Igo instrutor). We hope successful results by participants .Anyone who is going to join, please contact our office.

Date: July 21st(Tuesday) 11a.m. to 16:30p.m.
Number of games: four games
Place: Osaka Nagai Center for the disabled, Higashi Sumiyosi, Tel 06-6697-8681
Subway: Midousuji-line Nagai station, Exit No.1
Participation fee: 500Yen (Payment at the center)

Please contact, 06-6358-7069 Mr.Miyano Japan Igo Association for Visually Impared

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<May 7th 2009>123

Introduction of Yamanashi-Pre Igo Club

New menbers joined to prctice Igo activities with ten people.
Different from cities like Osaka nad Tokyo where trnsportaion network progressed, locla cities are difficult for members to gather.
Ymanashi's club has overcomed the problem. We hope their continuing progress.
A short story on Igo was written by Mr.Tsuyosi Kajiwara(blind Igo player) on a braille magazine "Ake no Hoshi".
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<Apr 1st 2009>122

Report on Results of seventh Igo Contest at Osaka Visually Imparied Welfare Institute

The seventh contest was heatedly held on Feb. 27th between two groups. The management and judge were assisted by Mr. Hayakawa and Mr. Sefuji(from neyagawa), Igo Voluntee, and Mr. Yukawa of Sakai instructor.
The winners are as follows;

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<Mar 2nd 2009>121

Information and Cuture Center for the Blind is Under Construction for Opening in May to June
Igo Members are recruited

In accordance with opening of newly built Information and Culture Cenrter for the Blind, Igo Club members are newly recruited.
Since establishiment our society, we have gotten cooperation from the center for club activity and Igo broadcasting.
We are going to support the igo club with more fulfill staff. please contact the office, Mr. Miyano, Tel 06-6358-7069

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<Feb 3rd 2009>120

Hirano Igo Group Started in Osaka Visually Impaired Association

In the Community Plaza of the Hirano-kumin Center, Igo activity has started by particiapation of 14 members of Osaka Visually Impaire Association. Mr. Kano, instructor with weak eyesight, called many people for assistance amd organized an Igo group.
He is a unique activitist as a leturer on demand. An expansion of the group is expected.
The person who has interest in Igo is welcomed to contact Our Office (Tel: 06-6358-7069)

Place : Community Plaza of the Hirano-kumin Center
Address:Nagayoshi-Dedo 5-3-58 Hirano-ku Osaka
(Close to Dedo station, Tanimachi line, Subway
Tel: 06-6704-1200
Group: Osaka Visually Imparied association, Hirano-ku group
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 (Second Friday), Lecture on demand

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<Jan 5 2009>119

Igo Club is Opened in Visually Impaired association in Takarazuka,Hyougo, on Jan. 17th

A happy New Year to You!

Defining this is year as the first year of 9x9 igo board, we are going to expand exchanges
between the visually impaired and the unimparied.Your cooperation is requested.

Thanks to efforts by President tanaka of visually impaired associatiob in Takarazuka and Mr.Nakamura , retired teacher of Osaka Municipal Blind school, igo club was established . Mr. K. Miyahara takes charge of Igo instructor.
your assistance and cooperation are requested.

Place : Takarazuka PlazaCom
Address: Urifu Higasinocho 22-7 Takarazuka-city
(10min.on foot frm Nakayama station og Takarazuka line, Hankyu)
Time : 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (First, third, fifth saturday.

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<Dec 2 2008>118
Igo Class is Opened in Tokyo Welfare Hall for the Phisically Challenged and
Menbers are Recruited.

Our society finished the National Contest and issued dan and kyu certifications.
The certification for group members will be giveb by the instructors.
For the personal participants, the certification will be sent by our office

As one of our activities, we are extending assistance to the impaired.
According to this policy, we are starting Igo instruction in Tokyo area.
Two instructors, Mr.Sugahara and Mr. hagihara wii be engaged in instruction.
They are waiting the visually impaied who are interedted in learning Igo
Fee: Free

Place: Tokyo welfare Hall for the Phisically Challenged.
Tell : 03-3455-6321
Address: Shiba 5-18-2 Minato-ku tokyo
(Close to Mita-station, Asakusa-line, Tokyo-subway)
Instruction Time:2:00pm to 4:00(First and third Saturday)

Information : Our office(for the time being)
Tel:06-6358-7069

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<Oct 7 2008>115
Igo Exchange with Hearing-Impaired held on Sept. 23 in Osaka

The first Igo exchange in the world with hearing-impaired was held without handicap on Sept. 23 in Osaka.
The exchange games were held between our Sakai group and six menbers of Igo club belonging to NPO Deaf Support Osaka.
A sign language interpreter changed from talk to sign or from sign to talk so that excited games were realized as if both players were non-visually- impaireds. The Igo exchange was an impressive landmark.

Such exchane between hearing-impaireds and visally impaireds will be further made without handicap.
In an open game of 11th National Igo Contest on Nov. 2nd, the champion of both members will fight.

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<Sept.9 2008>114
11th National Igo Contest to be held on Nov. 2nd (Sun)

The meeting will be held at the Osaka University of Commerse, in Higashi-Osaka city. Players from Okinawa, Ehime, Tokyo, Shizuoka,Hokkaido will join the contest. Heated games are expected among classfied players.
Details on the contest and application sheets are sent to instructors. Visually imparied or not can participaed the games. Direct application to our office is possible.

Date: Nov. 2nd 2008 Sunday PM 12:00 to 16:30
Place: Osaka University of Commerse
Access: Kintetsu-Nara Line, KawachiKosaka Station (five minutes on foot)
Information: Tel 06-6358-7069(Office Mr.Miyano)

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<Sept 4 2008>113
Igo Exchange was held between Children and Takatsuki Group on Aug. 31st

On Aug. 31st, the annual Igo exchange meeting was held between 11children of Hikaru's Igo from primary and middle schools nad our Takatsuki members at the Takatsuki New Heght. Games were excecuted in groups and persons.
The children are looking forward to having the contest. We thank to the volunteer instructors, Mr. Tanigawa and Mr. Aki.
We hope such approach to be taken up in every area.

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<Aug. 6 2008>112
Mini-go Contest was held at Osaka Nagai Sport Center on sept. 15

Groups from Sakai, Takatsuki, Hirakata and Neyagawa gathered to hold the Igo contest under the auspices of Mini-go Lovers Group.
Severe games were held in the atmosphere of frienliness.
Our office is going to assist the contest to be continued from now. Each group is requested to have such gathering for each exchange.
The results are as gollows.

A Class
Champion Akira Futamura 6dan (Kawanishi City)
2nd rank Masaru Mizusima 1dan (Hirakata City)
3rd rank Ken Hayashida 6dan (Neyagawa City)

B class
Champion Akiyo Mitani 15kyu (Daito City)
2nd rank Taduko Kadowaki 7kyu (Neyagawa City)
3rd rank Mitsuo Iwamoto 4kyu (Sakai City)

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<July 10 2008>111
Igo Exchange between Our Society and the Hearing-Impaired

15 years have passed since our society was established. Before then, Igo could not be played by the visually-impaired.
Hearing-impaired cannot play igo games as there is no person to teach Igo.
A player, thanks to his parent's instruction, learned Igo to be Amateur 4 dan and is now teaching Igo to his companions.
We are planning to have an exchange meeting with his members.

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