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Joanna Koike is part Japanese, part Filipina. She is a four dan Go player and an official ambassador of the Nihon Ki-In, the Japanese Go Association.
On top of that, she is a well-known singer and song writer with a wide repertoire, mostly performing J-POP and anime songs. Have a look at https://www.tiktok.com/@joanna_711 to get a taste of her fantastic singing.
On top of that, she is a well-known singer and song writer with a wide repertoire, mostly performing J-POP and anime songs. Have a look at https://www.tiktok.com/@joanna_711 to get a taste of her fantastic singing.
The good news is that she will collaborate with us and be attending the EGC2027 as a cultural ambassador, promoting Go and Japanese music. To start, she will sing a few songs during the opening ceremony. Then on the evening of Tuesday July 27th she will give a mini-concert on her own. This is your chance to hear her live, you don’t want to miss this!
The official website for the European Go Congress 2027 is now live! Explore the different sections to discover what to expect from the event, including venue information, tournament details and practical information for your stay.
We will continue to update the website as more details become available.
We will continue to update the website as more details become available.
Registration will open in July 2026, ahead of the European Go Congress 2026 in Ankara.
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