Akihito Hirose, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Akihito Hirose

Japanese shogi player

Date of Birth: 18-Jan-1987

Place of Birth: Kōtō-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Profession: shogi player

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Akihito Hirose (?? ??, Hirose Akihito, born January 18, 1987) is a Japanese professional shogi player, ranked 8-dan.
He is a former Ryuo and Oi title holder, and is also the first shogi professional to win a major title while attending university.