2024 Japan Go Money List prize money
The 2024 Japan Go Money List paid £1,741,646 to 10 players. Ichiriki Ryo won £613,948. Iyama Yuta took £289,545 as runner-up.
The standings
10 players paid, in finishing order
| PLACE | PLAYER | NATION | PRIZE MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top earner | Ichiriki Ryo | Japan | £613,948£614k |
| 2nd | Iyama Yuta | Japan | £289,545£290k |
| 3rd | Shibano Toramaru | Japan | £243,786£244k |
| 4th | Fujisawa Rina | Japan | £177,344£177k |
| 5th | Ueno Asami | Japan | £102,768£103k |
| 6th | Kyo Kagen | Japan | £78,433£78k |
| 7th | Yamashita Keigo | Japan | £67,652£68k |
| 8th | Seki Kotaro | Japan | £60,238£60k |
| 9th | Fukuoka Kotaro | Japan | £58,691£59k |
| 10th | Ueno Risa | Japan | £49,241£49k |
How the money splits
Every place paid a different cheque, so each band is one player
Where the money went, band by band
The rest of 2024
Every other Go money list we hold from 2024
| YEAR | WINNER | PAID |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Korea Go Money List | Shin Jin-seo | £2,408,751£2.4m |
Japan Go Money List in other years
Every other edition we hold. Every edition.
| YEAR | WINNER | PAID |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Japan Go Money List | Ichiriki Ryo | £1,825,806£1.8m |
| 2023 Japan Go Money List | Ichiriki Ryo | £1,820,898£1.8m |
| 2022 Japan Go Money List | Iyama Yuta | £1,835,456£1.8m |
| 2021 Japan Go Money List | Iyama Yuta | £1,893,543£1.9m |
| 2020 Japan Go Money List | Iyama Yuta | £1,824,844£1.8m |
Frequently asked questions
Who topped the 2024 Japan Go Money List?
Ichiriki Ryo, on £613,948.
How much did the runner-up get?
Iyama Yuta took £289,545, 47% of the leader's total.
How much did the top 10 win between them?
£1,741,646 between the 10 players in the 2024 Japan Go Money List.
How does it compare with other years?
The 2023 Japan Go Money List paid £1,820,898, and the 2025 Japan Go Money List paid £1,825,806.
Where to next
Every edition is on the Japan Go Money List prize money page, and the whole year on Go prize money in 2024. The edition before was the 2023 Japan Go Money List. The one after was the 2025 Japan Go Money List.