Career
He is both the son and student of Yasumasa Hane 9 daughter
羽根 直樹
He is both the son and student of Yasumasa Hane 9 daughter
Ranks 13th in total amount of titles won in Japan. Reached 500 career wins in 2002. Reached 600 career wins in 2005. New Player Award once (1995) Most wins. 48 (1996), 50 (1997), 68 (2001) Most consecutive wins. 19 (1999) Best Player Award twice (2001, 2003) Most games played. 88 (2001) Hidetoshi Prize once (2001).