LPSA

About

The Ladies Professional Shogi-player's Association of Japan (LPSA, Nihon Josei Pro Shogi Kyokai) is a public interest incorporated association founded in May 2007 to promote shogi and to license and train women professional players. Its business activities are the popularisation of shogi, competitive play and study, publication and live relay of game records with commentary, training of instructors and future players, and international exchange through shogi. It runs its own tournaments for schoolgirls and amateur women, awards player qualification through a written application process, and op…