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Castle Games
    Keywords: Culture & History

The "castle games" were played in the Shogun's castle by the best players of the day. The first such game was in 1605. In 1628, the castle games became an official ceremony; and beginning in 1667, they were held annually. The last castle games were in 1863. After that, the turmoil of the Meiji Restoration disrupted many traditional ceremonies and institutions.

Shusaku is celebrated for his undefeated record in the castle games.

An interesting article about the castle games, dealing with the duties of go and shogi players at the court of the Shogun, is at [ext] JanSteen's GoBase.


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