29th Kiou Match Commemorative Folding Fan

29th Kio-sen Memorial Fan
- Tadahisa Maruyama "Shin" & Koji Tanigawa "So"
Memories of a Historic Match for You -
(※ Calligraphy is printed)

【Product Description】
This is a commemorative fan from the 2003 29th Kio-sen, which left its mark on the history of the shogi world.
This series is a special item that symbolizes the fierce battle between Tadahisa Maruyama, who was the Kio at the time, and Koji Tanigawa, who captured the title as a challenger.

This fan is a collector's item that shogi fans will cherish, allowing them to feel the turbulent times when the top shogi players of the Habu generation (Maruyama) and the Tanigawa generation intersected and opened up a new era in the shogi world.

It will bring back nostalgic memories for those who followed the shogi matches in real-time at the time, and for those interested in the history of shogi, they will appreciate its value as a memento that colored a legendary game.

【Meaning Contained in the Fan】

The calligraphy "Shin" and "So" on this commemorative fan deeply represent each shogi player's attitude towards shogi and the development of the Kio-sen at the time.

Tadahisa Maruyama "Shin" (進):
In the world of shogi, it is always required to continue to study diligently and strive to improve one's own shogi.
The calligraphy "Shin" by 9-dan Maruyama expresses his strong will to aim for even greater heights as Kio and to continue evolving his shogi, as well as the spirit of moving forward without ever giving up in any situation.
This can be said to be the very way of life of 9-dan Maruyama, who has always kept the shogi world moving forward, as a shogi player who continues to fight.

Koji Tanigawa "So" (創):
9-dan Tanigawa is known for his original and brilliant style of play, which breaks the common sense of shogi, as represented by his "Lightning-Fast Endgame."
The character "So" contains the attitude of always creating new ideas and tactics without being bound by existing frameworks.
It also symbolizes the brilliance of the moment when he brilliantly captured the title as a challenger and created a new glory as Kio.
It can be said to be a calligraphy befitting the 17th Meijin Tanigawa, who brought creativity to shogi and created a new era in the shogi world.

These two words have a special meaning, filled with the fierce offensive and defensive battles between the two players for the title and their deep passion for shogi.

【Condition of the Product】
I think the condition is good for an old fan.



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