Ueno Asami

Ueno Asami’s Nihon Ki-in photo

上野愛咲美 Ueno Asami (Wano Asami) (born 26.10.2001 in Tokyo) is a Nihon Kiin professional 4 dan.Pupil of Fujisawa Kazunari.

Her younger sister, Ueno Risa 1p, also became a pro in 2019.

Won the 2018 Female Kisei aged 16 years 3 months, becoming the youngest ever winner of the tournament. Defeated Xie Yimin 2-0 in the final.
Retained her Female Kisei title in 2019, defeating Fujisawa Rina 2-0.
Runner-up in 2019 Ryusei Tournament. This was the first time a female player in Japan became a finalist in mixed (male and female) all-pro participating tournament.
Won Female Honinbo title in 2019, defeating Fujisawa Rina 3-1.
Lost Female Kisei in 2020 to Suzuki Ayumi 1-2.
Honinbo 2020 Runner-up (lost to Fujisawa Rina 2-3)
Won 2020 Saikyo (defeated Xie Yimin 1-0)