Origins of the game
    Like western Chess, Shogi is believed to have derived from Chaturanga, a game played in ancient India around 3000 BC. It was modified and brought to Japan from China in about the 8th century. It was sometime in the 14th century that Shogi took its present form.

Basic rules and objectives
    Shogi is a game enjoyed by over 20 million people in Japan. The ultimate objective is to trap the opponent's King. It may be simply described as the Japanese variation of Chess. Shogi is a game that usually ends decisively with one player winning; drawn games are relatively rare. The most distinctive feature of the game is that a player can re-use the pieces that he has captured from his opponent.

Clubs, societies, etc.
International Shogi Associations
British Shogi Federation
Postal Shogi League