60553    His capture of the Honinbo title at the age of 22 is a record he still holds today.

60554    He won five consecutive titles to become the third person to earn the name of Honorary Honinbo.

60555    Ishida and fellow Minoru Kitani Dojo prodigies Masao Kato and Masaki Takemiya were called "the Trio" and they successively claimed the Honinbo title.

60556    Takemiya's "Uchu" style has a highly romantic early-game strategy, while Kato forcefully attacks in a so-called "Koroshiya" style.

60557    Cho Chikun, from the same Kitani Dojo, started attracting attention early and is the current Honinbo.

60558    He has recorded six consecutive Honinbo titles and eight career titles.

60559    He is skeptical of established playing methods and has cultivated his own unique style from scratch.

60560    He is becoming a target for younger players, who also emulate his stern playing demeanor.

60561    The 50th league tournament is underway with the catchphrase "Overthrow Cho".

60562    When a New Year comes, I remember one thing.

60563    It was when I lived in temporary housing to reconstruct our house 10 years ago.

60564    My family spent the New Year day at a hotel.

60565    We had a relaxed special New Year dinner.

60566    We had never had such an experience since we got married.

60567    In particular, I was freed from house chores and felt as if I was in Heaven.