is a Japanese professional Go player. Biography Akiyama became a professional in 1992 at the age of 14. He was taught by Yasuro Kikuchi. In 1999, he was promoted to 7 dan. His biggest accomplishment came in 2002 when he was runner-up for the NEC Shun-Ei title to Shinji Takao. He currently resides in Tokyo, Japan. Promotion record Past runners-up References 1977 births Living people Japanese Go players Asian Games medalists in go Go players at the 2010 Asian Games Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan Medalists at the 2010 Asian Games