Shogi "Osho Tournament" 4th game Sota Fujii's 8th title defense for the first time this year. Fujii Hakkan won the seventh match with four wins and no losses.

He has now won 20 consecutive titles, the most in history, and Japan Shogi Federation President Yoshiharu Hanyu says, "I hope he will continue on his path to becoming a great shogi player" The second round will be held in Kanazawa City on February 24th.