Masataka Saijo, 9 dan professional

Masataka Saijo, 9 dan (born in 1941 in Japan) turned professional in 1964 and reached 9 dan in 2003. He first attended the European Go Congress in 1984 in Porrentruy, Switzerland, and again at the 1993 congress in Prague, Czechia. Since that congress in 1993, he has attended the congress more than ten times. Saijo sensei is highly regarded as an instructor by beginners and professionals alike. In 1997 Saijo sensei was appointed as Honorary Go Teacher of the EGF.

Since Saijo is now retired and gets no support from the Nihon-kiin, the organizers can only get him to the EGC if they pay for his travel, stay, etc. The Swedish organizers in Leksand started the initiative to gather donations to support a visit by Saijo sensei last year. His visit was a big success, so if you would like him to visit this year as well, please donate (this is done in cooperation with EuroGoTV, a big thank you to them for helping!).