Nishiyama Tomoka, four-time women's title holder, reveals her thoughts on becoming the first woman professional shogi player

Nishiyama Tomoka, a four-time women's shogi champion aged 31, has won the right to become a professional shogi player, the first woman to do so. She has announced her move into the professional ranks and spoke about her feelings on the decision. The report was broadcast on TV Asahi's Super J Channel on October 26, 2026, and is published by CANLI ANNnewsCH with credit to TV Asahi NEWS.

• First woman to earn the right to become a professional shogi player
• Announces her transfer into the professional ranks
• Shares her personal thoughts on the decision

女性として初めて棋士になる権利を獲得した西山朋佳女流四冠（31）が棋士への編入を表明し、その胸中を語りました。 [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp