The official Japan Shogi Association app offers live streaming of professional shogi matches (subscription required).
This official app (subscription version) provides live streaming of professional shogi games from the Japan Shogi Association. A monthly subscription is necessary to access the live streams. Refer to the app's help section for details. An internet connection is required for viewing.
Note: Game details (players, tournaments, commentary, blog posts, columns, tsumeshogi puzzles, and news) are all in Japanese.
System Requirements:
- OS: Android 4.1 or higher
- Screen Resolutions: 480x800, 480x854, 540x960, 640x960 (Sharp IS03), 720x1280, 1200x1920 pixels. Compatible with Nexus 7 (2012 & 2013) and Galaxy Note devices.
Features:
- Live streams of professional shogi games are available on most weekdays (typically one or a few games daily).
- Replay functionality for all games streamed within the past six months.
- Search for specific games by tournament, players, or date.
- Free access to the first 30 moves of today's games.
- Live blog (Japanese).
- Columns (Japanese).
- Daily tsumeshogi puzzles (free).
- Shogi news (Japanese, free).
Version 8.40 Update (August 7, 2024)
Updated billing library.
