Hifumi Katō: key obituary facts
Is Hifumi Katō dead? Yes. Hifumi Katō died on January 22, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Hifumi Katō's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Hifumi Katō known for?
He was known as Japanese shogi player.
Japanese shogi player
Died on Thursday January 22nd 2026