Hifumi Katō, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Japanese shogi player
Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1940
Place of Birth: Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Profession: shogi player
Nationality: Japan
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
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About Hifumi Katō
- Hifumi Kato (?? ???, Kato Hifumi, born January 1, 1940) is a retired Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan.He is a former Meijin, Tenth Dan, Oi, Kio and Osho major title holder. He has the nicknames 123 and ???? Hifumin given by his fans.Kato had the record for the youngest professional player who went pro at 14 years and 7 months old until Sota Fujii became professional in 2016 at age 14 years and 2 months.
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