is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants and Hiroshima Toyo Carp from 2010 to 2025.
Career Chōno was named the 2010 Central League Rookie of the Year.
In , Yomiuri Giants selected him with the first selection. On November 23, he agreed to terms with the team on a one-year contract.
On December 20, 2018, Chōno was sent to Hiroshima Toyo Carp during a trade for Yoshihiro Maru.
On October 14, 2025, Chōno announced that he would be retiring from professional baseball.
International career He represented Japan national baseball team at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha and 2013 World Baseball Classic.Asian Games: Late home run gives Japan win over South Korea And also, on November 16, 2018, he was selected Yomiuri Giants roster at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series exhibition game against MLB All-Stars.
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