Japan Shogi Association

Japan Shogi Association
日本将棋連盟
AbbreviationJSA (or NSR)
FormationSeptember 8, 1924 (1924-09-08)
TypePublic Interest Incorporated Association
PurposePromotion and development of shogi both within Japan and internationally
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
Location
Coordinates35°40′48″N 139°42′39″E / 35.68000°N 139.71083°E / 35.68000; 139.71083
Official language
Japanese
President
Ichiyo Shimizu
Websitewww.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.