Lishogi
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How shogi is taught and shared across Asia
This source-based guide introduces official branches, public teaching groups and online learning resources. It describes the spread of shogi; it is not a matchmaking service.
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This guide does not guess your location from your browser language or IP address. Select a region or search by country, city or group name.
Coverage is intentionally honest: a listing confirms that a public source named the group. It does not guarantee current meeting times.
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Countries & regions
“Listed on official source” means the group appears on an official public list; it is not an endorsement or a promise of current meeting details.
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Learn and practise online
Online services make it possible to practise from any region before or alongside face-to-face study.
81Dojo
A multilingual online shogi server with rooms, tournaments and a club-style playing environment.
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Public listings and teaching details can change. Check the linked source before travelling or attending.
The main official source used here is the Japan Shogi Association’s overseas-branch list dated 1 April 2025; this guide last checked it on 26 July 2026.
Use the learning resources
Use the free board, pieces and move guide, or run a ready-made 45-minute lesson.