Hajime Haraikawa

Hajime Haraikawa, listed under the name Iwakura Hajime in official records, began cashing in live tournaments in 2011. His early success came at the 2011 APT Philippines, where he placed third in a No-Limit Hold'em High Roller event for $18,630—still his largest single cash to date. He continued to appear regularly on the Asian Poker Tour, with cashes in Macau, Korea, and the Philippines.

Haraikawa's most notable achievement is winning the ₩2,150,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at the 2017 APT Korea Incheon for $16,878. Other strong performances include a fifth-place finish in the HKD$19,800 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event at 2017 APT Macau ($16,562) and a second place in a $150 Charity event at the 2017 APT Championships Philippines ($1,270). Overall, he has recorded 16 live cashes and total earnings of $90,486.

While detailed descriptions of his playing style are scarce, Haraikawa's results indicate a solid, enduring game suited to the Asian tournament scene. He has not yet earned a World Series of Poker bracelet or a major title outside the APT, but his consistent cashes across multiple years demonstrate patience and skill. His career serves as an example of how steady participation in regional circuits can lead to a respectable poker resume without headline wins.