Happy New Year!
What a year it's been for shogi! We've gotten to teach and play with all kinds of new people at events and even played tournaments with players from around the US and Japan! Thank you to our supporters and the organizers that have reached out to us and given us more opportunities to meet with other Japanese cultural groups and spread this timeless game to the masses.
Our last official meetup of 2024 will be on December 8th, 2024 at Let's Meet Up. Hope to see you there!
Enjoy your holidays and see you next year!
December 7th, 2024
Otsukimi
🎉 Exciting News, Shogi Fans! 🎉
We're bringing the strategy of shogi to the serene beauty of the Otsukimi Festival 🌕 at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix on October 19th & 20th! 🎌🌸
Come challenge your mind and experience Japan's favorite board game while celebrating the moon-viewing festival under the stars 🌙✨.
We'll be there with boards, pieces, and plenty of friendly competition! 🏯♟️ Whether you're a seasoned player or curious beginner, join us for some fun!
📅 Time: October 19th & 20th, 5pm - 9pm
📍 Location: Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenixs
Let's make some shogi magic happen! See you there! 🎴👑
October 3rd, 2024
SABOTEN CON
It's been a year since our last clash at Saboten and we are back and better than ever! Fancy wood boards, beginner-friendly pieces, and handpainted ANIMAL GORO GORO sets. Come find us, AZ Go, and ASU Mahjhong at The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel any time during the Con from Friday, August 30th through Monday, September 2nd at The Eastern Gaming Lounge in Salon 6 & 7.
August 19th, 2024
Let's Meet Up!
With the weather too hot for the Gardens, we've moved indoors! Come play shogi, go, or chess with other fun people and enjoy a nice coffee or tea and a pastry every Sunday at Let's Meet Up.
June 7th, 2024
Diamondback's Japanese Heritage Celebration
Play ball!⚾ And shogi! The D-Backs are putting on a special event on May 1st to celebrate Japanese Heritage, and have invited us and several other groups to share various facets and aspects Japanese culture. Download the flyer and check out dbacks.com/Japanese for tickets 🎫
Apr 9th, 2024
Tucson Shogi
Hello Tucson! We'll be at the Japanese Cultural Festival from 11am to 3pm at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. We've got boards for first timers and returning fans alike!
Mar 9th, 2024
Shogi Workshop
Join us for a beginner's workshop at the Japanese Friendship Garden. This session will cover the fundamentals of shogi, providing participants with a brief look at the history and legacy of the game, as well as a chance to learn and play with others. Whether you're completely new or have played a game or two, this workshop promises an insightful journey into the fascinating world of shogi.
Register for the workshop here
Feb 26th, 2024
MATSURI
🍡Come find us at Matsuri, the Japanese cultural festival!🎌
The event will be held at Steele Indian School Park on February 24th and 25th from 9am to 5pm. We'll be teaching everyone how to play shogi and will be showcasing a special variant with cute animal pieces! 🐱🐶🦁🐶🐱
Enjoy some Japanese festival food and then get your game face on and take the 👺 SHOGI CHALLENGE: try to defeat The Phoenix King in an even game!👹
Feb 1st, 2024
ASU Meetup
🎉🀄 Exciting News! Shogi Meets Mahjong 🀄🎉
Get ready for an epic clash of strategy and skill as Phoenix Shogi
teams up with the ASU Mahjong Club for an unforgettable evening!
🏯🀄
📅 Date: September 27th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: ASU Durham Hall - Room: L1-08
It's a showdown you won't want to miss! Join us for a night of
brain-teasing moves, thrilling matches, and tons of fun. Whether
you're a seasoned Shogi samurai or a Mahjong master, there's a game
for you.
Bring your A-game, bring your friends, and let's make this a
legendary evening together.
See you there! 🤝🎲
#ShogiMeetsMahjong #phxshogi #ASUClubs #ShogiWithMahjong
Sep 26th, 2023
Meet @ JFG
🏯🌸 Join us for a morning of strategic moves and friendly
competition at the serene Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.
🌿🗡️
📅 Date: September 10th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Japanese Friendship Garden
1125 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, Az 85003
Whether you're a grandmaster or just starting your shogi journey,
this event is for you. Sharpen your skills, make new friends, and
enjoy the beauty of the garden. 🌼🤝
Don't miss out on the chance to experience the art of shogi in a
tranquil setting! See you on the 10th! 🎐🙌
Aug 16th, 2023
SABOTEN CON
🎌🏯 Calling all shogi enthusiasts and strategic masterminds! 🤝🤖
Get ready for a shogi experience like no other at Saboten Con in
Phoenix, AZ! 🌵🎉
🗓️ Date: Sept. 1-4
📍 Location: 340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Join us on a journey of checkmates and castle captures that will
keep your mind racing and your spirits high throughout the entire
convention! 🎮🔥
Whether you're a shogi sensei or a curious beginner, our club
welcomes players of all skill levels. Prepare to immerse yourself in
battles of wits, camaraderie, and maybe even a surprise or two! 🤩🏆
See you at Saboten Con, where the shogi boards will be set, the
pieces will clash, and the thrill of victory awaits! 🎌🤝
Aug 16th, 2023
📣 Meet Up
Hey fellow shogi enthusiasts! 🏯🎌
It's time to put our skills to the test in an epic shogi showdown!
🤩🔥
Join us for an exciting meetup this weekend! Here are the details:
📅 Date: Sat July 8th
🕒 Time: 7pm
📍 Location: Imperial Outpost Games 4920 West Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ 85306
Prepare your strategies and bring your A-game, because we're about
to have an awesome time together! 🎉🤝
See you there! 🏆👑
July 8th, 2023
New beginnings
Phoenix Shogi website published.