page_title: Nihon Ki-in
hierarchical_section_title: Nihon Ki-in
caption_attribution_description: 日本語: 日本棋院会館（日本棋院東京本院が所在）。東京都千代田区五番町7-2
context_page_description: The Nihon Ki-in, also known as the Japan Go Association, is the main organization for Go in Tokyo, Japan. It maintains Japan's professional player system and gives diplomas for amateur rankings.
context_section_description: The Nihon Ki-in (日本棋院), also known as the Japan Go Association, is the main (non-profit) organization for Go in Tokyo, Japan. It maintains Japan's professional player system and gives diplomas for amateur rankings.
caption: Nihon Ki-in Headquarter, in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
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