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Normally referred to
as simply Go or Go board
game.
Let’s play ‘Go’!
- Part of the Japanese culture!
 Introduction
The
game of ‘Go’ has its origin in China 4,000 years ago. It
is more than 1,300 years since ‘Go’ was introduced to
Japan. During these centuries, the ancient Chinese form of ‘Go’
has been modified and improved by the Japanese ‘Go’ as it
is played today is an indoor game which has no further room for
improvement. It has taken roots deep in the life of the people of
Japan. The total number of people who play ‘Go’ is
estimated to be about seven million.
There
are many ‘Go’ players outside Japan – a fact which
should be a source of joy for us. Now, what kind of game is ‘Go?’
A
Game for Winning Territory
‘Go’
is a game which two players contest for territory. One of the two
players uses black stones and the other white stones to mark out
their respective territories. The player who has captured more
territory at the end of the game is the winner. Since the players
are to fight against each other over territory within a limited
space, the game involves many varied forms of contest. This is what
makes ‘Go’ interesting. (referred from Nihon-Kiin)
See
more, visit
http://www.nihonkiin.or.jp/index-e.htm
See pictures
from the 6th NEC Cup Go Tournament.
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