When thinking of traditional Japanese board games, shogi and go undoubtedly come to mind. Shogi is a game that children can enjoy as long as they understand how to move the pieces. However, many people express concerns that "shogi seems difficult." Once you grasp the essentials, shogi becomes far easier to understand.
　本書では5つのコツを紹介しています。「進む」「取る」「成る」「詰める」「守る」を覚えて、将棋の醍醐味を味わってください。

Supervised by: Yoshiharu Habu
Size: A5 format, Pages: 192
ISBN: 978-4-262-10147-7

【Table of Contents】
Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding the Power and Use of the Pieces
Chapter 2: Five Guidelines to Become Stronger
　Guideline 1: Move
　Guideline 2: Capture
　Guideline 3: Promote
　Guideline 4: Checkmate
　Guideline 5: Defend
Chapter 3: Strengthening through Training Problems
Problems 1 to 20
Useful Shogi Terminology

【Message】
　Do you know shogi? With the recent popularity of home gaming consoles and card games, some people might not have seen it before. Additionally, there are many pieces, which may seem intimidating, leading some to lose interest.
　However, shogi is a simple game where you only need to remember the characteristics of eight types of pieces to win by capturing the opponent's king first. Start by casually challenging yourself, gain experience, and acclimatize to shogi—this is the first step to improvement.
　As you grow stronger, you'll consider what the best move is based on the arrangement of both your and your opponent's pieces. You'll develop the ability to infer what your opponent is thinking based on the board and enjoy cultivating strategies for smart gameplay. I hope you can apply the ways of thinking you gain from playing shogi to your studies and other playful activities.
　This book is written by Hidetoshi Odagiri, a 5-dan shogi player who has run children's shogi classes for many years. It is filled with rich know-how and experiences, and it's a beginner's guide structured like never before. I encourage not only children but also fathers and mothers to read this book and enjoy shogi as a family.

・Shogi Player: Yoshiharu Habu