29th Kio-sen Commemorative Folding Fan - Tadahisa Maruyama "Shin" & Koji Tanigawa "So" Memories of a Historic Match for You - (※ Calligraphy is printed) [Product Description] This is a commemorative folding fan from the 2003 29th Kio-sen (Kio Title Match), which left its mark on the history of the shogi world. This series is a special item that symbolizes the fierce battle between Tadahisa Maruyama, who was the Kio at the time, and Koji Tanigawa, who captured the title as the challenger. This folding fan is a collector's item that shogi fans will cherish, allowing them to feel the turbulent period when the top players of the Habu generation (Maruyama) and the Tanigawa generation intersected, pioneering a new era in the shogi world. It will bring back nostalgic memories for those who followed the shogi matches in real-time at the time, and for those interested in the history of shogi, they will appreciate its value as a commemorative item that colored a legendary game. [Meaning Contained in the Folding Fan] The calligraphy "Shin" and "So" on this commemorative folding fan deeply represent each player's attitude towards shogi and the development of the Kio-sen at the time. Tadahisa Maruyama "Shin" (Advance): In the world of shogi, it is required to constantly study and continue efforts to improve one's own shogi. The calligraphy "Shin" by 9-dan Maruyama expresses his strong will to aim for even greater heights as the Kio and to continue evolving his own shogi, as well as the spirit of moving forward without ever giving up in any situation. This can be said to be the very way of life of 9-dan Maruyama, who has always advanced the shogi world, as a shogi player who continues to fight. Koji Tanigawa "So" (Create): 9-dan Tanigawa is known for his original and brilliant style of play, which breaks the common sense of shogi, as represented by his "Lightning-Fast Endgame." The character "So" contains the attitude of constantly creating new ideas and tactics without being bound by existing frameworks. It also symbolizes the brilliance of the moment when he brilliantly captured the title as a challenger and created a new glory as the Kio. It can be said to be a calligraphy befitting the 17th Meijin Tanigawa, who brought creativity to shogi and created a new era in the shogi world. These two words have a special meaning, filled with the fierce offensive and defensive battles between the two players for the title and their deep passion for shogi. [Condition of the Product] The condition is good for an old folding fan. #Shogi #FoldingFan #KioSen #TadahisaMaruyama #KojiTanigawa #CommemorativeItem