Kazuhiro Shirasawa is a Japanese professional poker player and a highly respected regular on the international circuit, widely recognized for his versatility across No Limit Hold’em and various Mixed Game formats.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $488,000 in total live earnings, Kazuhiro Shirasawa currently sits 47th on the Japan All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, his career best live cash of $27,500 was achieved in July 2025 at the 56th World Series of Poker (WSOP) , where he finished 663rd in the $10,000 Main Event World Championship.
The year 2025 served as a definitive breakout for Shirasawa, during which he surpassed the $400,000 earnings milestone and recorded a career high 15 cashes in a single WSOP summer. According to The Hendon Mob, his recent good records include a 2nd place finish on the Day 1 leaderboard of the $1,000 Battle of the Ages (Event #59) and a 16th place finish in the APT Championship Single Day High Roller in Taipei for $10,227. He also secured a podium finish at the APT Incheon Dealer’s Choice Masters, placing 3rd for $4,567.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Japan and currently residing in Tokyo, Kazuhiro Shirasawa has transitioned from a regional standout to a feared global competitor. While he remains a staple of the Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT), he has become a frequent traveler to Las Vegas, posting consistent results at the WSOP since 2021. His multi disciplinary background is evident in his high rankings within the Global Poker Index (GPI) for Japan, where he is recognized as one of the country’s top all around performers.
Play Style & Strategy
Kazuhiro Shirasawa is known for a highly adaptable and technical tournament strategy, often excelling in “Mix Game” and “High Roller” formats. His ability to navigate massive fields was showcased during the 2025 APT Incheon Main Event, where he bagged the third largest stack heading into Day 3, demonstrating elite accumulation skills and aggression. His strategy frequently involves leveraging deep stacks in the middle stages of tournaments, a skill that has led to a high frequency of deep runs in both large field freezeouts and specialized mixed game championships like 9-Game and H.O.R.S.E..
