Japan mulls giving nat'l award to shogi, go champions

Combined file photo shows Japanese shogi champion Yoshiharu Habu (L) and go champion Yuta Iyama. The government said on Dec. 13, 2017 that it is considering conferring the People's Honor Award on Habu and Iyama for holding all major titles of the games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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