GO Culture Foundation
Our mission is to discover and nurture talented people who have the aptitude to take on the future of the Go world, and to build a system for this in order to nurture strong, world-class professional Go players.
About us
In Japan, Go is one of the representative traditional cultures with a history of more than 1,000 years. It was introduced from the continent before the Nara period (710-794) and took its present form in Japan. Since then, the game has been enjoyed by many people, and with the increase in the number of Go players, the player's skills have improved dramatically. Japan has long been a world leader in the game, but in recent years, the Go population in China and Korea has increased and strong Go players have emerged, it has become increasingly difficult for Japan to win on the international stage.
On the other hand, the number of female players is increasing, and Go has become a popular activity for children due to its potential as an intellectual education. It is also attracting attention as a competition event as a “sport” that requires the use of one's head has been held in international tournaments. In order to create momentum for the revival of a strong Japanese Go culture, it is essential to further develop the game by passing it on to children who will be responsible for the future. It is important to focus on activities to promote Go, such as creating opportunities for more people to meet and interact with the game.
The Foundation believes that in order to nurture strong, world-class professional Go players, it is necessary to create an environment for them. We aim to discover and nurture talented people with the aptitude to take charge of the future of the Go world and to build a system for this purpose.
In addition, we will research and develop intellectual resources and teaching materials related to the spread of Go, conduct various projects that will attract the interest of a wide range of generations, and contribute to the development and promotion of Go culture through exchange and cooperation with a broad range of cultures in various fields.
15th January, 2024
Representative :Yoshiaki Honpo
Activities
01
Improvement of Go skills and cultivation of holistic human skills from beginners to high dan players
02
Domestic and international Go promotion and exchange programs
03
Research and development of resources and teaching materials related to the promotion of Go
04
Public relations activities for the promotion of Go
05
Other activities necessary to achieve the objectives of this organization
Information
| Name | Go Culture Foundation |
|---|---|
| The Name of Representative | Yoshiaki Honpo |
| The Date of Establishment | 15th January, 2024 |
| Address | 107-0061 R3 Aoyama 3rd floor, 1-3-1, Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
Articles of Incorporation
(Name)
Article1.
The name of the Foundation shall be “ Go Culture Foundation.”
(Purpose)
Article 2.
In order to pass on Go to the next generation, a traditional culture that has continued in Japan for more than 1,000 years, , the Foundation believes that it is necessary to create an environment in which strong, internationally recognized professional Go players can be nurtured, and it shall discover and foster human resources with aptitude and build a system for this purpose. In addition, we will research and develop resources and teaching materials related to the spread of Go, and contribute to the development and promotion of Go culture through activities that will attract the interest of a wide range of people of all ages.
- Improvement of Go skills and cultivation of holistic human skills from beginners to high dan players
- Domestic and international Go promotion and exchange programs
- Research and development of resources and teaching materials related to the promotion of Go
- Public relations activities for the promotion of Go
- Other activities necessary to achieve the objectives of this organization