Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Eve party at “Awara City Awara Onsen”! Sota Ryuo Fujii and Yuki Sasaki 8-dan are enthusiastic for the second round of the Ryuo match

[Awara City, Fukui Prefecture] Eve party at “Awara City Awara Onsen”! Sota Fujii Ryuo and Yuki Sasaki 8-dan are enthusiastic for the second round of the Ryuo match ​ Image
URL: Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Press release: October 19, 2024 Eve party at “Awara City Awara Onsen”! Sota Ryuo Fujii and Yuki Sasaki 8-dan are enthusiastic for the second round of the Ryuo match The eve of the second round of the Ryuo match was held on the evening of the 18th at Awara Onsen in Awara City, and to the gathered shogi fans, Sota Fujii Ryuo said, “I want to do my best,” and Yukio Sasaki, 8-dan, “I want to respond with a heated battle.” He expressed his enthusiasm. The Ryuo match begins on the 19th and will be a heated battle over two days. The eve of the second match of the Ryuo match will be held at Awara City Awara Onsen On the evening of the 18th, the eve of the second round of the Ryuo match was held in Awara City, in which Sota Fujii Ryuo and Yuki Sasaki 8th Dan participated. Approximately 200 shogi fans rushed to the venue, Grandia Hosen, to greet the players. 8-dan Sasaki witnessed the excitement surrounding the Ryuo match throughout Fukui Prefecture, and said emphatically, “As a player, I want to respond with a heated battle.” Ryuo Fujii also touched on the public viewing and expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I want to do my best so that as many people as possible can enjoy the game.”
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Left: Yuki Sasaki 8th Dan Right: Sota Fujii Ryuo The second round of the Ryuo match will begin on the 19th, and a heated battle will take place over two days. Public viewings and large-scale commentary sessions are also planned, attracting the attention of shogi fans from all over the country. For related events, please see here. The second round of the Ryuo match is about to begin! Experience the heated battle between Sotaro Fujii Ryuo and Yuki Sasaki 8-dan in Awara City, and there are plenty of related events and special projects Awara Onsen: A hot spring town with history and healing Awara Onsen is a famous hot spring that opened in 1899 and boasts a history of over 140 years. It is known as the “Oku-zashiki of Kansai” and is a popular hot spring resort for a wide range of tourists, from day-trippers to overnight stays. In particular, the seasonal scenery seen from the open-air bath provides a soothing experience for visitors.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/105/55664-105-00cc1bd674bb5c8a3ec621c5caf7760b-1307×1958.png Awara Onsen Rich nature and traditional culture Awara City is blessed with the beautiful nature of the Hokuriku region. The city is surrounded by rural landscapes and the beautiful coastline of the Sea of ​​Japan, with quiet lakes and rivers, and lush mountains, and the local people live in harmony with nature. Agriculture and fruit cultivation are also popular, and you can enjoy dishes made with fresh ingredients unique to Fukui Prefecture. As a local specialty, Fukui Prefecture’s representative sweet potato “Tomitsu Kintoki” is famous nationwide.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/105/55664-105-58fca1d023226dd95ac9efd7d572d623-1378×1163.png Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Awara City, the northern gateway to Fukui Prefecture, has been ranked first in the national happiness ranking five times in a row since 2014. Including “Awara Onsen” which is one of the leading hot springs in Hokuriku and celebrated its 140th anniversary, “Kanazu area” where the culture as a post town remains, “Lake Kitagata” where freshwater fishing and canoeing are popular, and the history of Hokuriku Kaido. The Yoshizaki/Hosorogi district is full of various charms, such as the thriving Yoshizaki/Hosoroki district, hills, countryside, and forests with abundant crops and beautiful scenery, and there are many spots where both residents and visitors can feel happy. Kanko promotion video
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