Kenichi Takahashi (高橋 憲一, Takahashi Ken'ichi, born December 22, 1980), nicknamed Shocho, is a former Japanese professional basketball player and served for Akita Northern Happinets of the B.League as the ambassador.

[2] He was selected by the Sendai 89ers with the third overall pick in the 2006 bj League draft.

[3][4] Takahashi studies NBA to improve his game,[5] and he is an Air Jordan collector.

[6] His retirement memorial game was held at Akita Prefectural Gymnasium on October 29, 2017.

[7][8] His father Norito Takahashi runs a restaurant in Okubo, Katagami where Kenichi's awards, pictures and uniforms are displayed.