Nagahara Yoshiaki was born on December 5, 1939 in Gumma Prefecture, Japan. Disciple of Maeda Nobuakai 9-dan. Became 1-dan in 1959 and 7-dan in 2012.Has written several books on go in English. He has made many trips to Europe and the USA to promote the game of go. Has served many terms as a director of the Japan Go Association.
