Ishikura Noboru

Ishikura Noboru (Japanese name: 石倉昇 Chinese name: 石仓升) (b. 22 June 1954) Japanese 9 dan professional. A graduate of Tokyo University and a former student Honinbo tournament winner. He became professional 1 dan in 1980, 9 dan in 2001. He was awarded the New Player Kido prize in 1981.

He has worked as a go instructor on NHK television and has several books published in the NHK Lecture Series.
He is currently teaching the Tokyo University Go Class.

Author of NHK Lecture Series Books:

• OK, How to Break Out of Beginning Kyu Levels, (Introductory Part)
• OK, How to Break Out of Beginning Kyu Levels, (Practical Part)
• How to Break Out of Beginning Kyu Levels, Immediate Results
• Guidelines for Fighting and Sabaki
• Ishikura-Style Sure-Fire Victory at Go -- The Twelve Things to Know