Komaterrace Nishisando will hold an adult beginner shogi tournament on July 20

Komaterrace Nishisando near Sangubashi will hold an adult beginner shogi tournament from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, a public holiday. The official notice says this is the venue's first tournament built around a points format that tries to avoid using game clocks.

The event is for high-school age and older players who understand the rules and can play a game by themselves, with an approximate level of 10-kyu to 15-kyu. The listed participation fee is 2,000 yen, and capacity is 32 people.

For local readers, the useful point is that this is a gentler competition format than a standard timed tournament. The notice says the event will be held in the hall, applications are open through the Japan Shogi Association online store, and free play may continue until around 5:30 p.m. if participants want to stay. Check the official page before applying because details may change depending on attendance.