Godokoro
Godokoro (碁所, godokoro) is a title that was given in Japan from the beginning of the Edo period until the Meiji Restoration. In that period it was the highest official standing that could be attained by a go player. Literally it is a metonym, meaning the 'go office'.
The title was created by Tokugawa Ieyasu and was given by the Commissioner of Temples and Shrines. The Godokoro was required to be a Meijin and to be the best player in the land.
The Godokoro was responsible for approving rank promotions, mediating disputes between the Four go houses, being a Go tutor to the shogun, approving terms of challenge matches, and keeping the Go world running smoothly. The position was a lifetime commitment because the man who held the position was excused from playing any games that would cause him to lose the position of Godokoro or Meijin.
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Another Day
by: GodgoryAnother day
When the pains of life won't bar my way
I'll break these chains
That hold me down
I'll tear you down into my private hell
Another day
I will trade my soul for your demise
Trapped in this wheel
I struggle on
Just to make it to another day
No! I won't take no more
no more pain
I'm gonna throw your weight of my back
Put my heart into the attack
I will tear you down
Smash your crown
Have your rule come to an end
And when you finally die by my hand
It's a breath of life to this land
All the wasted years
Come back as tears
In a heavy sigh of relief
Another day
When the dawn breaks over a brand new world
I'll let the sun
Wipe my tears away
Find my peace in the world without end
No! I won't take no more
no more pain
I'm gonna throw your weight of my back
Put my heart into the attack
I will tear you down
Smash your crown
Have your rule come to an end
And when you finally die by my hand
It's a breath of life to this land
All the wasted years
Come back as tears