Meijin (Go)
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This article is about a title in Go. For a title in shogi, see Meijin (shogi).
Meijin (名人) means "Expert or Master". It is the name of the second most prestigious Japanese Go Tournament. It also refers to a traditional Japanese title given to the strongest player of the day during the Edo period.
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Meijin (Go) | |
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Full name | Meijin |
Started | 1976 |
Honorary Winners | |
Sponsors | Asahi |
Prize money | 30 million yen |
Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in |
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