Kai Cocklin is a poker journalist and live reporting manager who has worked with PokerNews at major festivals including the World Series of Poker and the European Poker Tour. He has managed multiple live reporting teams at the World Series of Poker and trained individual reporters to develop their skills. He now oversees Somuchpoker’s editorial and live coverage, ensuring consistent quality and engaging content across the Asian poker scene.

Updated: 2025.12.17

Haruhiko Shinohara is a Japanese professional poker player known for his significant success on the Asian Poker Tour’s (APT) high-roller circuit. He is currently ranked 87th on the Japan All-Time Money List.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With almost $300,000 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Haruhiko Shinohara has surpassed the $100,000 career milestone.

His career-best live cash of ~$72,450 (KRW 102,150,000) was achieved with a 5th place finish in the APT Super High Roller at APT Jeju in September 2025 . He has also recorded significant cashes in other Asian Poker Tour events, including a 5th place finish in an APT Championship Single Day High Roller in Taipei, earning ~$6,110 (NTD 194,000). His consistent final table appearances in high-buy-in tournaments significantly contribute to his poker net worth.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and residing in Chiba, Japan, Haruhiko Shinohara has established himself as a prominent figure in the Japanese poker community and a regular competitor on the global stage. He primarily focuses on the Asian circuit, frequently competing in major festivals like the APT in South Korea and Taiwan, where he has achieved his biggest scores.

Play Style & Strategy

Shinohara is a formidable opponent in the high-stakes arena, known for successfully navigating deep into Super High Roller events against elite fields. His style involves making bold moves, such as shoving all-in with a short stack to try and double up in the late stages of a final table. His consistency in securing final table spots in expensive Single Day High Rollers suggests a calculated and highly adaptive tournament strategy.

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