The Gosei (碁聖) carries the relatively modest first prize of 8.8 million Yen for the winner. It is organised by IBM Japan and a consortium of newspapers. The winner of a preliminary tournament challenges the title holder in a best of five final. Participation in the Gosei is restricted to Nihon Ki-in and Kansai Ki-in players of 5 dan and above.
Check out the GoseiWinnersList.
--Stefan
The current Gosei (August 2004) is Yoda Norimoto.