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Takashi Arima is an emerging poker player from Japan known for his recent breakthrough final table appearance at a major Asian Poker Tour (APT) event.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $15,000 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob's records, Takashi Arima's recent triumph is his career-best cash. He finished 6th in the Mystery Bounty Championship (TWD 15,000,000 GTD) at the APT Championship in Taipei City in November 2025. This deep run earned him TWD 473,200 (~$15,620). This APT score is currently his largest tournament result.
Biography & Poker Background
Takashi Arima is a player from Japan. His tournament history is focused on the regional Asian poker market, with a notable appearance at the high-value APT Championship. His presence in a major guaranteed event suggests a player committed to building a resume on the international circuit.
Play Style & Strategy
Arima's final table appearance demonstrates the resilience and endurance required to navigate a large tournament field. His elimination hand, where he shoved a critically short stack with pocket aces but was cracked by a turned straight of Man Wai Lui, highlights an opportunistic short-stack strategy and a willingness to take a high-variance spot to secure a double-up in the late stages.
About the Editor
Zoe Chang is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Tournament Analyst, covering live poker festivals across Asia Pacific and writing the site's SPI Score player ranking series, tracking results and rankings across markets including Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, the US, India and Australia.