How much does Sota Fujii make?
Answer: Sota Fujii took home about ¥213.61 million in prize money and game fees in 2025, the first total above ¥200 million since records began in 1989.
Also known as Souta Fujii.
Media estimate 2025 calendar-year total announced by the Japan Shogi Association, reported by Nikkei; the first ever above ¥200 million.
Earnings year by year
Year by yearHollow dots are media estimates; filled dots are official figures. The gold ring marks the highest year.
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $303,600 | Media estimate | Prize money Calendar-year total from the Japan Shogi Association's yearly top-10, as compiled by a shogi news site. |
| 2021 | $466,400 | Media estimate | Prize money Calendar-year total from the Japan Shogi Association's yearly top-10, as compiled by a shogi news site. |
| 2022 | $813,667 | Media estimate | Prize money Calendar-year total from the Japan Shogi Association's yearly top-10, as compiled by a shogi news site. |
| 2023 | $1.24M | League/association figure | Yearly prize money This is the total prize and game money for 2023, his highest amount ever. |
| 2024 | $1.17M | League/association figure | Yearly prize money This is the total prize and game money for 2024, announced by the Japan Shogi Association. |
| 2025 | $1.42M | Media estimate | Prize money and game fees 2025 calendar-year total announced by the Japan Shogi Association, reported by Nikkei; the first ever above ¥200 million. |
Per month, day, hour and second
Based on prize money of about $1.42M (¥213.61M) in 2025| Per month | $119K (¥17.8M) |
|---|---|
| Per day | $3,900 (¥585,000) |
| Per hour | $163 (¥24,000) |
| Per second | $0.05 (¥6.77) |
Calculated Calculated from an estimate This spreads the year evenly over every hour, including sleep and days off. It is not pay per hour worked.
Compared with others
One day of prize money (about $3,900) is about 42 days of pay for the average worker in Japan. Calculated
| Name | Year | Amount | Sota Fujii earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚫️ Yuta Iyama | 2025 | $292,244 Prize money | 4.9× |
Ratios compare the same kind of figure (estimated total earnings with estimates, salary with salary), both in dollars (¥150 = $1). When years differ, each row shows its own year.
Peak earnings
Sota Fujii's highest-earning year was 2025 (about $1.42M (¥213.61M)). Media estimate
The first total above ¥200 million since records began in 1989, beating his own 2023 best of ¥186.34 million.
Common questions
How much is the Ryuo title prize?
The Ryuo title prize was reported as 44 million yen (as of 2021).
How much did Fujii earn in 2024?
In 2024 he earned 175.56 million yen, first place, down from 186.34 million in 2023 (Japan Shogi Association).
How much does Sota Fujii make in a day?
Dividing prize money of about $1.42M (¥213.61M) in 2025 by 365 gives about $3,900 a day. This is based on an estimate.
When did Sota Fujii earn the most?
In 2025, with about $1.42M (¥213.61M); the source calls it a career high.
Who earns more, Sota Fujii or Yuta Iyama?
Sota Fujii: about $1.42M (¥213.61M) (2025). Yuta Iyama: about $292,244 (¥43.84M) (2025). Sota Fujii earns about 4.9× as much.
Also known as
Sota Fujii is also called Souta Fujii.
Sources and data
Sources: shogi.or.jp / nikkei.com / shogi-sanpo.com / number.bunshun.jp. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person.