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Hashimoto Shoji

Shoji Hashimoto
Full name Shoji Hashimoto
Kanji 橋本昌二
Born (1935-04-18)April 18, 1935
Hyōgo, Japan
Died December 2, 2009(2009-12-02) (aged 74)
Residence Japan Osaka, Japan
Teacher Kunisaburo Hashimoto
Rank 9 dan
Affiliation Kansai Ki-in

Shoji Hashimoto (橋本 昌二, Hashimoto Shōji, April 18, 1935 – December 2, 2009 ) was a professional Go player.

Hashimoto turned pro in 1947 when he was just 12. It would take him only 11 years to reach 9p. He learned Go from his father Hashimoto Kunisaburō and his disciples include Takahara Shūji, Moriyama Naoki, Oda Hiromitsu, Okahashi Hirotada, and Hayashi Kōzō. He is a part of the Kansai Ki-in.



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