The "People's Honor Award" was created to honor people who are widely loved and respected by the general public and have achieved significant results that give hope and encouragement to society. Prime Minister and LDP President Abe presented award certificates, shields, and commemorative gifts to Mr. Yoshiharu Habu, the first in the Shogi world to win lifetime titles in all seven title matches, and Mr. Yuta Iyama, the first to simultaneously hold all seven major Go titles twice.

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