Japan Shogi Association temporarily suspends official website, investigates possible unauthorized access

On May 17, the Japan Shogi Association suspended its official website after detecting unusual display and behavior.

The group is investigating possible third-party unauthorized access or tampering as a cause.

To keep fans informed, match schedules and results are being posted on its official X account (@shogi_jsa).

The outage may affect the association’s main channel for announcements and tournament information.