Hifumi Katō

[2] He is a former Meijin, Tenth Dan, Ōi, Kiō and Ōshō major title holder.

[3][a] Since his given name is written using with the kanji characters for the numbers "one","two" and "three",[b] Katō is known to his fans by the nickname "Hifumin" (ひふみん).

[6] Additionally, the Katō variation (加藤流 katō-ryū) of the Double Fortress opening is named after him.

[8] In addition to major titles, Katō won twenty-three other shogi championships during his career.

Katō has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career for his accomplishments in both on an off the shogi board.

Katō in 1954 when he became a professional 4-dan.
Katō at the Ohi Racecourse on December 27, 2018