Seven Major Japanese Titles

There are seven major domestic titles in Japan, ordered below in descending order of prestige with the current title holder.

Kisei, Ichiriki Ryou

Meijin, Ichiriki Ryou

Ouza, Iyama Yuuta

Tengen, Ichiriki Ryou

Hon'inbou, Ichiriki Ryou

Gosei, Iyama Yuuta

Jyuudan, Shibano Toramaru

A general calendar of when tournament title matches and league matches occur, as well as a calendar for upcoming title matches can be found below.

General Calendar

• January -> March, Kisei Title Matches
• March -> April, Juudan Title Matches
• May -> July, Hon'inbou Title Matches
• June -> August, Gosei Title Matches
• August -> November, Meijin Title Matches
• October -> December, Tengen Title Matches
• October -> December, Ouza Title Matches