Japan PGA Hall of Fame honors those who have made great achievements in the world of professional golf. Masahiro Kuramoto, who has won a total of 30 times on the domestic men's tour, was honored.

Seiji Inoue, who trained players such as Yuko Moriguchi, who won 41 wins, was recognized. Atsuko Hikage, 68, has had an unusual career including winning 18 times on domestic women's tour and serving as a visiting professor at a university.