This will be his debut on the DP World Tour, formerly the European Tour, which was announced by the organisers on Friday.
The first amateur to win the Japan Open in 95 years, Semikawa started his pro career in November 2022 after winning three consecutive professional events.
His other victories were at the Panasonic Open and the Japan Create Challenge.
After finishing 67th on his PGA Tour debut at the Sony Open in Hawaii in January, Semikawa will be looking to do better at the Singapore Classic at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club.
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