Japan Shogi Association

Japan Shogi Association
日本将棋連盟
	Tokyo headquarters
Abbreviation	JSA (or NSR)
Formation	September 8, 1924
Type	Public Interest Incorporated Association
Purpose	Promotion and development of shogi both within Japan and internationally
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Location	2-39-9 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan;
Coordinates	35°40′38″N 139°42′34″E
Official language	Japanese
President	Yoshiharu Habu
Website	www.shogi.or.jp (in Japanese)
Formerly called	Tokyo Shogi Association

The Japan Shogi Association (日本将棋連盟, Nihon Shōgi Renmei), or JSA, is the primary organizing body for professional shogi in Japan. The JSA sets the professional calendar, negotiates sponsorship and media promotion deals, helps organize tournaments and title matches, publishes shogi-related materials, supervises and trains apprentice professionals as well as many other activities.

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