About Hajime Kikkawa
Born in Hiroshima in 1990, he turned professional in 2011 under 9-Dan master Atsushi Ishida, and is currently affiliated with the Nihon Ki-in Kansai headquarters in Osaka. In 2019, he founded the Osaka Go Dojo, dedicated to nurturing players who are serious about improvement — from those aiming to turn professional to amateurs with goals like competing in national tournaments.
Whether you are picking up a stone for the first time or looking to sharpen your dan-level play, his lessons are built around your goals.
His direct students who became professional Go players include:
Over his career, Hajime has guided 10 students to become professional Go players — a record that reflects both the depth of his knowledge and his dedication as a teacher.
· Hibiki Mishima (2-Dan, Kansai Ki-in)
· Yuto Omote (4-Dan, Kansai Ki-in)
· Yujun Asahi (1-Dan, Nihon Ki-in)
· So Kunimatsu (1-Dan, Nihon Ki-in)