Akira Shima, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Akira Shima

Japanese shogi player

Date of Birth: 19-Feb-1963

Place of Birth: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Profession: shogi player

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Akira Shima (? ?, Shima Akira, February 19, 1963) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 9-dan.
He was the first Ryuo title holder and is also a former managing director of the Japan Shogi Association.