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My Take
A professional shogi player who also graduated from Waseda University — that combination alone tells you something. Most players pour everything into the apprentice system from childhood, so the fact that Kitahama found a way to hold his own in one of Japan's most brutally competitive mental sports while also earning a degree at a top university is quietly impressive. Shogi is the kind of game where a single misjudged move three hours into a match can unravel everything you've built, and doing that under professional scrutiny for years takes a particular brand of stubbornness and calm. Born at the end of 1975 in Ebina, Kanagawa — not exactly the historic shogi heartland — he carved out a career in a world that rewards obsessive precision. I honestly can't imagine sitting across a board that focused for that long, so I'll just tip my hat and admit he's operating on a level I'm not built for.
Overview
Kensuke Kitahama is a Japanese professional shogi player born on December 28, 1975, in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture. He is a graduate of Waseda University, a distinction that sets him apart in a field where academic backgrounds are rarely highlighted. His origin and educational record are among the few confirmed public details about him, as most personal information remains private.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kensuke Kitahama
- Name (Japanese)
- 北浜健介
- Reading
- きたはま けんすけ
- Born
- December 28, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit (卯)
- Origin
- Ebina, Kanagawa, Japan
- Occupation
- Professional Shogi Player
2. Background
- University
- Waseda University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kensuke Kitahama born?
Born December 28, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Kensuke Kitahama from?
Kensuke Kitahama is from Ebina, Kanagawa, Japan.
What does Kensuke Kitahama do?
Kensuke Kitahama works as Professional Shogi Player.
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.