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?
Hifumi Katō was a Japanese shogi player.
Japanese shogi player
Died on Thursday January 22nd 2026