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Kaiho Yi

Kaiho Yi - 海宝 毅 (born April 17, 1970) is a former Chinese professional sumo wrestler from Shanghai. He made his debut in November 1990 and wrestled for Wakamatsu stable. His highest rank was jonidan 79 and he retired in January 1992.

## **Early Life**

Yi Pan was born and raised in Shanghai, China. He attended East China Normal University where he played basketball, however, he dropped out of school midway and moved to Japan in 1990. He then worked as a waiter while attending Kanda Gaigo University before he was spotted by Wakamatsu Oyakata (former ozeki Asashio) for professional sumo.

## **Career**

He joined Wakamatsu stable in November 1990 at the age of 22 which made him the oldest new recruit. He was also the second wrestler to list his shusshin (birth-place) as China since Kiyonohana in 1968. In his first tournament he produced a 4-3 record and was promoted to the jonidan division. In July 1991 he was promoted to a career-best jonidan 79 rank. However, he pulled out of this tournament and continued to sit out of the following tournament. As a result, he fell off the banzuke and his retirement was announced after the January 1992 tournament.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 11-10-14/21 (6 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 7-7-7/14 (3 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3-7/7 (2 basho)

## **Sources**

* Kaiho Yi Rikishi Information
* Baidu Thread on Kaiho
Isamizuki Naoya

Isamizuki Naoya - 諫瑞喜 直也 (born February 7, 1990) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Isahaya, Nagasaki. He made his debut in March 2008 and wrestled for Sakaigawa stable. His highest rank was makushita 58 and he retired in September 2012.

## **Early Life**

Naoya Miyazaki was born on February 7, 1990, in Isahaya, Nagasaki. He already weighed 130 kg (287 lb) as a 15 year old junior high school kid, but increased his weight by almost 70 kg during his time at Isahaya Agricultural Senior High School. He was a member of his high school's sumo club and reached the top 16 at the inter-high school sumo competition. After graduating high school, he joined Sakaigawa stable because Sakaigawa Oyakata (former komusubi Ryogoku) is also an alumnus of Isahaya Agricultural Senior High School.

## **Career**

He made his debut in March 2008 and was given the shikona "Isamizuki" (諫瑞喜). Already weighing at 206 kg (454 lb), he was the 2nd heaviest new recruit of all time, only behind Yamamotoyama who weighed at 233 kg (514 lb). He reached the sandanme division in January 2010 and in September 2011, he finished with as strong 6-1 record to earn promotion to makushita for the following November 2011 tournament. However, he finished with a 2-5 record in his lone makushita tournament. He retired shortly after in September 2012.

## **Fighting Style**

Isamizuki was proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His most common techniques were yorikiri (force out) and oshidashi (push out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 90-74-18/164 (27 basho)
* **Makushita:** 2-5/7 (1 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 40-44-7/84 (13 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 37-22-11/59 (10 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 11-3/14 (2 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Miyazaki Naoya (2008.03 - 2008.03)
* Isamizuki Naoya (2008.05 - 2012.05)

## **Gallery**

Isamizuki joins Sakaigawa stable (c. 2008)Isamizuki is measured upon joining sumo (c. 2008)Isamizuki prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2008)Isamizuki defeats Fujinoumi (c. 2011)Isamizuki prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2011)

## **Sources**

* Isamizuki Naoya Rikishi Information
* Sumo Forum Thread on Haru 2008 New Recruits
Kashiwado Sogoro I

## Kashiwado Sogoro

Kashiwado Sogoro - 柏戸 宗五郎 (born 1767 - January 14, 1818) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Adachi District, Musashi. He made his debut in November 1786 and wrestled for Kashiwado stable. He reached the makuuchi division in November 1795. His highest rank was ozeki and he retired in April 1812.

## **Career**

Born in Adachi District, Musashi province (currently Soka, Saitama), Seigoro Okubo joined Kashiwado stable and made his professional debut in November 1786 and was given the shikona "Takinooto Sogoro" (滝ノ音 宗五郎). He later took the shikona "Kashiwado Sogoro" (柏戸 宗五郎) in March 1795 and reached makuuchi in November of the same year. He was promoted to komusubi in April 1800 and sekiwake in February 1802. After five years in san'yaku, he was promoted to ozeki in March 1808. He retired from sumo in April 1812 at the age of 45.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring, he remained in the sumo world as an elder under the name Isenoumi. He died on January 14, 1818, at the age of 51.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 193-46-54-10draws-17holds-13no results/279 (37 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 156-36-54-9draws-12holds-11no results/224 (30 basho)
* **Juryo:** 37-10-1draw-5holds-2no results/55 (7 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Takinooto Sogoro (1792.03 - 1794.11)
* Kashiwado Sogoro (1795.03 - 1812.04)

## **Gallery**

19th century woodblock print of ozeki Kashiwado Sogoro
## **Sources**

* Kashiwado Sogoro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kashiwado Sogoro Rikishi Information
Kihonwaza

Kihonwaza (基本技) are basic techniques. These, with the exception of the rarely seen Abisetaoshi, are some of the most common kimarite in sumo.

### **Abisetaoshi 浴びせ倒し**

Forcing down the opponent on their back by leaning forward while in a grappling position (backward force down).

### **Oshidashi 押し出し**

Pushing the opponent out of the ring without holding their mawashi or belt, nor fully extending his arms. Hand contact must be maintained through the push (front push out).

### **Oshitaoshi 押し倒し**

Pushing the opponent down out of the ring (the opponent falls out of the ring instead of backing out) without holding their mawashi. Hand contact is maintained throughout the push (front push down).

### **Tsukidashi 突き出し**

Thrusting the opponent backwards out of the ring with one or a series of hand thrusts. The attacker does not have to maintain hand contact (front thrust out).

### **Tsukitaoshi 突き倒し**

Thrusting the opponent down out of the ring (the opponent falls over the edge) onto their back with a hard thrust or shove (front thrust down).

### **Yorikiri 寄り切り**

Maintaining a grip on the opponent's mawashi, the opponent is forced backwards out of the ring (frontal force out).

### **Yoritaoshi 寄り倒し**

Maintaining a grip on the opponent's mawashi, the opponent is forced backwards out of the ring and collapses on their back from the force of the attack (front crush out).

## **Match Examples**

Abisetaoshi - January 2013: J12 Takamisakari defeats J12 Kotoyutaka by abisetaoshi.Oshidashi - September 2012: O Kakuryu defeats O Kisenosato by oshidashi.Oshitaoshi - July 2012: O Harumafuji defeats M8 Kaisei by oshitaoshi.Tsukidashi - September 2012: ms2 Higonojo defeats J14 Oniarashi by tsukidashi.Tsukitaoshi - September 2012: O Harumafuji defeats S Goeido by tsukitaoshi.Yorikiri - September 2012: Y Hakuho defeats S Goeido by yorikiri.Yoritaoshi - July 2012: M9 Tokitenku defeats M11 Tamawashi by yoritaoshi.
Hiroyuki (yobidashi)

Hiroyuki- 弘行 (born March 14, 1978) is a Japanese professional sumo usher from Aomori, Aomori. He was recruited and debuted in the May 1993 tournament and he belongs to Nishiiwa stable. He reached the Juryo rank in January 2006.

## **Career**

* May 1993 - Had his ring debut under Minezaki stable
* July 1994 - Promoted to Jonokuchi yobidashi
* January 1995 - Promoted to Jonidan yobidashi
* January 1999 - Promoted to Sandanme yobidashi
* January 2002 - Promoted to Makushita yobidashi
* January 2006 - Promoted to Juryo yobidashi
* May 2021 - Transferred to Nishiiwa stable due to the closure of Minezaki stable

## **Sources**

* Hiroyuki (yobidashi) Japanese Wikipedia Article
* JSA Hiroyuki Personal Page
Hitachiumi Mitsufusa

Hitachiumi Mitsuhisa - 常陸海 光房 (born January 19, 1916 - date of death unknown) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Yawara, Ibaraki. He made his debut in May 1936 and last wrestled for Tokitsukaze stable. He reached the makuuchi division in May 1943. His highest rank was maegashira 12 and he retired in November 1947.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Iizuka joined Arashio stable and made his professional debut in May 1936 under the shikona "Hitachiumi" (常陸海). He was promoted to sandanme in January 1938 and makushita in January 1939. After two years in makushita, he reached juryo in May 1941. In April 1943, Asashio stable closed and he transferred to Futabayama Dojo (later renamed Tokitsukaze stable). He was promoted to makuuchi in a month later in May 1943.

### **Makuuchi Career**

After his top division debut, Hitachiiumi was drafted for military service and he participated in amateur sumo wrestling during his time with the navy. He returned to sumo in November 1945, however, he was demoted back down to juryo in November 1946. He returned to makuuchi in June 1947 but retired from sumo in November 1947.

## **Fighting Style**

Hitachiiumi was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He regularly employed dashinage (pulling throw) and utchari (backward pivot throw).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 97-86-17-1hold/183 (20 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 16-30-15/46 (5 basho)
* **Juryo:** 40-30-2-1hold/70 (5 basho)
* **Makushita:** 24-16/40 (5 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 8-6/14 (2 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 3-3/6 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Iizuka Mitsufusa (1936.05 - 1937.01)
* Hitachiumi Mitsufusa (1937.05 - 1946.11)
* Hitachiumi Mitsuhisa (1947.06 - 1947.11)

## **Sources**

* Hitachiumi Mitsufusa Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hitachiumi Mitsufusa Rikishi Information
Hoshizakura Aruta

Hoshizakura Aruta - 保志桜 有太 (born January 6, 1984) is a former Mongolian professional sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar. He made his debut in November 2000 and wrestled for Hakkaku stable. His highest rank was makushita 12 and he retired in November 2012.

## **Career**

Myagmar Altangerel of Ulaanbaatar joined Hakkaku stable alongside fellow Mongolian Duvchin Lhagva (Hoshihikari) at the age of sixteen. He was given the shikona "Hoshizakura" (保志桜) and made his debut on November 2000. He spent his first years of sumo in the jonidan and sandanme divisions. In July 2002, Hoshizakura won alls seven bouts in jonidan, but lost the playoff for the yusho to Nadatsukasa. Nonetheless, two tournaments later, Hoshizakura was promoted to the makushita division.

Hoshizakura struggled to establish himself in the makushita division and was not promoted back to the division until March 2005. In May 2005, he won all seven bouts and a playoff to claim the sandanme yusho. As a result, he was promoted to a career-best rank of makushita 12. In May 2006, Hoshizakura was injured in a match and subsequently sat out of the following two tournaments. He briefly returned, before getting sidelined again due to injuries. By September 2009, he had fallen back down to jonidan, but he bounced back by claiming the jonidan yusho. Three tournaments later, he was back in the makushita division.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

Towards his later career, Hoshizakura bounced between the sandanme and makushita division. After producing a losing record in sandanme at the January 2012 tournament, his retirement was announced after the tournament. Upon retirement from sumo, he has remained in Japan where he works as yokozuna Kakuryu's personal manager.

## **Personal Life**

* In September 2009, he changed his legal name from Myagmar Altangerel to Lhagvasuren Altangerel.
* He still maintains many close friendships with former and active Mongolian wrestlers.

## **Fighting Style**

Hoshizakura was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won most of his bouts with uwatenage, or overarm throw. His second most common kimarite was hatakikomi, or slap down.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 230-194-39/424 (67 basho)
* **Makushita:** 72-95-9/167 (25 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 110-78-29/188 (31 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 43-19-1/62 (9 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Sandanme** Championship (May 2005)
* 1 **Jonidan** Championship (September 2007)

## **Gallery**

Hoshizakura (right) with Koryu and Bontensho (c. 2001)Hoshizakura with stablemate, Kanbayashi (c. 2008)Hoshizakura prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2010)

## **Sources**

* Hoshizakura Aruta Rikishi Information
* Ameblo Blog Post on Hoshizakura
Hananofuji Shozo

Hananofuji Shozo - 花ノ藤 昭三 (born November 21, 1958) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tomiai, Kumamoto. He made his debut in March 1981 and last wrestled for Hanaregoma stable. He reached the juryo division in November 1987. His highest rank was juryo 1 and he retired in September 1990.

## **Early Life**

Narimatsu was a successful amateur sumo wrestler at Nihon University. He was recruited by the former yokozuna Wajima who was also an ammeter sumo wrestler at Nihon University. He joined Hanakago stable and made his professional debut in march 1981.

## **Career**

Due to his amateur accomplishments, Narimatsu was given makushita tsukedashi status which meant he was able to make his professional debut at the borrow of makushita. He made his debut alongside college teammate Tochitsukasa and was given the shikona "Daiunzen" (大雲仙). In his first tournament he finished with a losing record and was demoted to sandanme. Due to his light weight, he struggled to reach juryo and remained in makushita for six years. In May 1982 he changed his shikona to "Hananofuji" (花ノ藤). In 1986, he transferred to Hanaregoma stable after his Hanakago stable closed down.

He was promoted to juryo in November 1987. The 40 tournaments it took for him to reach sekitori status was the slowest at the time. Nevertheless, he was able to establish himself in juryo as he finished with an 8-7 record in his first tournament as a sekitori. In September 1988, Hananofuji was ranked at juryo 1 west and finished the tournament with an 8-7 record. However, he was promoted to juryo 1 east instead of makuuchi. He never made it to makuuchi as he finished the tournament with a 5-10 record. In July 1990, Hananofuji withdrew on the 11th day after suffering a rib fracture. He was subsequently demoted back down to makushita and announced his retirement prior to the September 1990 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Hananofuji was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a hidari-yotsu (right hand outside, left hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out. He was also fond of employing uwatenage, or overarm throw.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 273-258-11/530 (58 basho)
* **Juryo:** 119-132-4/250 (17 basho)
* **Makushita:** 134-111-7/245 (36 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 20-15/35 (5 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Narimatsu Shozo (1981.03 - 1981.03)
* Daiunzen Shozo (1981.05 - 1982.03)
* Hananofuji Shozo (1982.05 - 1990.09)

## **Gallery**

Hananofuji (c. 1988)Hananofuji denied Makuuchi promotion due to Nankairyu scandalHananofuji's tegata
## **Sources**

* Hananofuji Shozo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hananofuji Shozo Rikishi Information
Kanagiyama Yaichiro

Kanagiyama Yaichiro - 金木山 弥一郎 (born October 22, 1870 - January 12, 1945) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tonami, Toyama. He made his debut in January 1894 and wrestled for Ikazuchi stable. His highest rank was makushita 43 and he retired in June 1911.

## **Career**

Fujiyama was born on October 22, 1870, in what is now Tonami city in Toyama prefecture and he joined Ikazuchi stable in 1892 where he was stablemates with future yokozuna Umegatani II. He made his professional debut in January 1894 under the shikona "Takagiyama" (高木山). In May 1896, during his time in sandanme, he was given the new shikona "Shironeko" (白猫). In January 1902, he was given a new shikona again, this time it was "Kanagiyama" (金木山). He reached the makushita division in January 1905. However, he fell back down to sandanme in January 1907 and ultimately retired from sumo in June 1911 at the age of 40 due to an illness.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring from sumo, Kanagiyama remained in the Japan Sumo Association as an elder under the name Kagamiyama. He worked as a coach at Ikazuchi stable before transferring to Hakkaku stable in 1915. In May 1933, he established Kagamiyama stable and oversaw the makuuchi promotion of Mikumayama in January 1936. He died on January 12, 1945, at the age of 74, and his stable closed shortly after with all personnel transferring to Isegahama stable.

## **Shikona History**

* Takagiyama Kichizo (1894.01 - 1896.01)
* Shironeko Yaichi (1896.05 - 1901.05)
* Kanagiyama Yaichiro (1902.01 - 1911.06)

## **Gallery**

An undated picture of Makushita wrestler KanagiyamaA newspaper excerpt of Makushita wrestler Kanagiyama
## **Sources**

* Kanagiyama Yaichiro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kanagiyama Yaichiro Rikishi Information
Karatsuumi Seiji

Karatsuumi Seiji - 唐津海 誠二 (born August 3, 1988) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Karatsu, Saga. He made his debut in March 2004 and wrestled for Tamanoi stable. His highest rank was makushita 12 and he retired in May 2021.

## **Career**

After graduating junior high school, Sasaki joined Tamanoi stable and made his professional debut in March 2004 alongside Homasho, Kimurayama, Sagatsukasa, Satoyama, Shirononami, Masuraumi, Oiwato, and Dewaotori. He was given the shikona "Karatsuumi" (唐津海) which is derived from his hometown of Karatsu. He was promoted to sandanme in November 2005 and makushita in May 2008. He missed three consecutive tournaments from May to September 2009 due to treatment for his irregular heartbeat.

In January 2010, he won all seven matches and defeated Terashita in a playoff to claim the jonidan yusho. In September 2011, Karatsuumi won his first sandanme yusho with a perfect 7-0 record and was promoted to a career-best makushita 12 for the following November 2011 tournament. He would go on to win two more sandanme championships, his second in May 2018 and his third in March 2019. He could have won four total sandanme championships, but in March 2016, he missed out on the yusho after losing to Oyanagi in the playoff. He missed the September 2020 tournament because there was a COVID-19 outbreak in his stable. He retired from sumo shortly after in May 2021.

## **Fighting Style**

Karatsuumi was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. His most common kimarite was yorikiri (force out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 322-350-35/672 (102 basho)
* **Makushita:** 69-127/196 (28 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 202-190-28/392 (60 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 41-22-7/63 (10 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 10-11/21 (3 basho)

### **Championships**

* 3 **Sandanme** Championships
	+ 1st (September 2011)
	+ 2nd (May 2018)
	+ 3rd (March 2019)
* 1 **Jonidan** Championship (January 2010)

## **Gallery**

Karatsuumi wins his second Sandanme Yusho (c. 2018)Karatsuumi defeats Taichiyama to win the Sandanme Yusho (c. 2019)Karatsuumi wins his third Sandanme Yusho (c. 2019)Karatsuumi battles future Yokozuna Terunofuji (c. 2019)Karatsuumi prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2019)Artwork of Karatsuumi's retirement ceremony (c. 2021)
## **Sources**

* Karatsuumi Seiji Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Karatsuumi Seiji Rikishi Information
Ichinoya Totaro (born 1856)

## Ichinoya Totaro

Ichinoya Totaro - 一ノ矢 藤太郎 (born March 25, 1856 - February 15, 1923) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Inakadate, Aomori. He made his debut in May 1880 and last wrestled for Takasago stable. He reached the makuuchi division in May 1883 and has two top division championships. His highest rank was ozeki and he retired in June 1892.

## **Career**

Born in Inakadate, Aomori, he joined Takasago stable and made his professional debut in May 1880 under the shikona "Ichinoya" (一ノ矢). After only seven tournaments in the lower divisions, he was promoted to makuuchi in May 1883. From his makuuchi debut in 1883 until as of 2021, there has been a rikishi from Aomori in the top division for 138 years. He was promoted to komusubi in January 1887 and sekiwake in May 1887. He was promoted to ozeki in January 1889 and won the equivalent of two top division championships (the yusho system was not introduced until 1909). However, Ichinoya's ozeki career only lasted two tournaments and he was demoted back down to sekiwake in January 1890. He remained in sumo for another two years before retiring in June 1892.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring, he left the sumo world and returned back to his hometown where he was involoved with amateur sumo. He died on February 15, 1923, at the age of 66.

His grandson, Ryoichi Sudo (b. 1937-1977) joined Kasugano stable in May 1953. He inherited his grandfather's shikona and became the second Ichinoya Totaro. He was promoted to makuuchi in July 1961 and reached the rank of maegashira 4 before retiring in July 1964.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 67-33-76-4draws-10holds/114 (19 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 67-33-76-4draws-10holds/114 (19 basho)

### **Championships**

* 2 Unofficial **Makuuchi** Championships
	+ 1st (May 1883)
	+ 2nd (January 1887)

## **Gallery**

19th century woodblock print of ozeki Ichinoya Totaro
## **Sources**

* Ichinoya Totaro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Ichinoya Totaro Rikishi Information
Ichiki Ryuya

Ichiki Ryuya - 一木 隆冶 (born November 13, 1993) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Karatsu, Saga. He made his debut in January 2016 and wrestled for Tamanoi stable. His highest rank was makushita 6 and he retired in November 2022.

## **Early Life**

Ichiki began sumo wrestling during his second year at Tano Elementary School. During his third year at Karatsu City Hizen Junior High School, he participated at the All-Japan Junior High School Sumo Tournament and the National Junior High School Sumo Championship. After graduating from Kibogaoka High School, he enrolled at Kyushu Institute of Information Sciences and in his first year, he achieved third place at the National Student Sumo Championship's -85 kg weight class.

## **Career**

After graduating university, he joined Tamanoi stable which was home to maegashira Azumaryu, a fellow alumnus of Kyushu Institute of Information Sciences. Ichiki made his professional debut in January 2016 alongside Daiamami and Asagyokusei. He reached makushita in November 2016 after less than a year in sumo. He rose as high as makushita 16 in March 2017, but he then stalled and even fell down to sandanme on a couple of occasions. He reached a career-best makushita 6 in September 2020, but he missed this tournament due to a COVID-19 outbreak in his stable. Luckily, he suffered no loss in rank for the following November 2020 tournament. In the November 2020 tournament, Ichiki injured his left ankle in a match against Takakento on the second day and he had withdraw from the tournament. He retired from sumo after the November 2022 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Ichiki is an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used is a straightforward oshidashi, or push out. He also regularly used hatakikomi (slap down), tsukiotoshi (thrust down) and hikiotoshi (pull down).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 145-117-18/261 (41 basho)
* **Makushita:** 108-105-18/212 (33 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 25-10/35 (5 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

## **Gallery**

Ichiki joins Tamanoi stable (c. 2016)Ichiki defeats Ryusei with Izori (c. 2017)Ichiki defeats Hoshoryu (c. 2018)Ichiki defeats Yoshii (c. 2021)Ichiki prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2022)Ichiki's retirement ceremony (c. 2022)
## **Sources**

* Ichiki Ryuya Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Ichiki Ryuya Rikishi Information
Hiraiwa Shichidayu II

## Hiraiwa Shichidayu

Hiraiwa Shichidayu - 平石 七太夫 (born 1801 - February 19, 1855) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tokyo. He made his debut in February 1818 and last wrestled for Kumegawa stable. He reached the makuuchi division in February 1831. His highest rank was ozeki and he retired in February 1840.

## **Career**

He joined Kumegawa stable and made his debut in February 1818. Upon promotion to juryo in February 1829, he was given the shikona "Nanatsushima Hamagoro" (七ツ島 濱五郎). He later took the shikona "Wadanoura Hamagoro" (和田ノ浦 濱五郎) in March 1830 and reached makuuchi in February 1831. He was given the shikona "Hiraiwa Shichidayu" (平石 七太夫) in November 1835 and was promoted to komusubi in February 1836 and sekiwake in November 1836. After six straight tournaments in san'yaku, he was promoted to ozeki in March 1839. However, he shortly after retired in February 1840.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 83-35-57-13draws-4holds-3no results/138 (22 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 69-27-57-10draws-2holds-3no results/111 (18 basho)
* **Juryo:** 14-8-3draws-2holds/27 (4 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Nanatsushima Hamagoro (1829.02 - 1829.10)
* Wadanoura Hamagoro (1830.03 - 1835.01)
* Hiraiwa Shichidayu (1835.11 - 1840.02)

## **Gallery**

19th century woodblock print of ozeki Hiraiwa Shichidayu
Kotoarashi Yoshifumi

Kotoarashi Yoshifumi - 琴嵐 佳史 (born October 18, 1972) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Neyagawa, Osaka. He made his debut in March 1988 and wrestled for Sadogatake stable. He reached the juryo division in May 1996. His highest rank was juryo 9 and he retired in March 1997.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

After graduating junior high school, Kuri joined Sadogatake stable in March 1988. He initially wrestled under the shikona "Kotokuri" (琴栗) before switching to "Kotoarashi" (琴嵐) in November 1990. He was promoted to sandanme in March 1990 and makushita in November 1990. Kotoarashi steadily climbed the ranks in makushita and by March 1994 he was wrestling in the top tier ranks of makushita. In March 1996, he was ranked at juryo 3 and he posted a 4-3 record which earned him a spot in the juryo division for the May 1996 tournament.

### **Juryo Career**

Kotoarashi produced a solid 9-6 record in his sekitori debut, but followed with a poor 5-10 record which sent him back down to makushita in September 1996. The two tournaments proved to be his only appearance as a sekitori.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After being demoted back to makushita, Kotoarashi followed with two more losing records and subsequently announced his retirement at the age of 24 after the March 1997 tournament. Shortly after retiring, Kotoarashi competed in some amateur sumo tournaments in October 1998.

After retirement he opened up an izakaya restaurant in Kadoma called "Jidoriya Kotoarashi" (地鶏家 琴嵐). In December 2005, he opened up his second restaurant called "Dosukoi DINING Kotoarashi" (どすこいDINING琴嵐) in Shinsaibashi, Osaka.

## **Fighting Style**

Kotoarashi was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a migi-yotsu (left hand outside, right hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 206-165-23/368 (55 basho)
* **Juryo:** 14-16/30 (2 basho)
* **Makushita:** 127-107-11/231 (35 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 22-13-7/35 (6 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 38-27-5/65 (10 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Kuri Yoshifumi (1988.03 - 1988.03)
* Kotokuri Yoshifumi (1988.05 - 1990.09)
* Kotoarashi Yoshifumi (1990.11 - 1997.03)

## **Gallery**

Kotoarashi in Maezumo (c. 1988)Kotoarashi loses the Jonidan playoff to American Ozora (c. 1990)Kotoarashi as one of the new Juryo promotions (c. 1996)Kotoarashi during the Juryo dohyo-iri (c. 1996)Kotoarashi with his kesho-mawashi (c. 1996)Kotoarashi faces Gokenzan (c. 1996)Kotoarashi (c. 1996)Kotoarashi after falling to the unsalaried ranksKotoarashi after retirement outside his restaurantKotoarashi's tegata
## **Sources**

* Kotoarashi Yoshifumi Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kotoarashi Yoshifumi Rikishi Information
Matenro Ken

Matenro Ken - 摩天楼 健 (born February 20, 1970) is a former Japanese-American professional sumo wrestler from Queens, New York. He made his debut in July 1991 and wrestled for Futagoyama stable. His highest rank was makushita 12 and he retired in May 2003.

## **Early Life**

Ken Shirata was born on February 20, 1970, in Asahi, Yamagata, but he moved to Queens, New York, at the age of 3. He participated in American football and weightlifting in high school. He later moved back to Japan to become a professional sumo wrestler and joined Fujishima stable (later renamed Futagoyama stable).

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in July 1991 and initially wrestled under his surname Shirata. He used Asahi, Yamagata, as his hometown when joining sumo so he is not officially listed as an American sumo wrestler. He performed well in the lower three divisions and reached makushita in March 1993 after less than two years in sumo. However, upon reaching makushita he suffered an injury and had to miss the following two tournaments which resulted in a fall back down to jonidan. He eventually returned to makushita in September 1994. He reached a career-best makushita 12 in May 1997.

In March 1998, he was given the shikona "Matenro" (摩天楼), meaning skyscraper, derived from his hometown of New York City. In November 1999, he finished with a perfect 7-0 record, but missed out on the sandanme yusho after losing to Maenowaka in a playoff. He would go on to spend the majority of his later career in sandanme.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

By the winter of 2000, Matenro had already began preparing to retire and applied for permanent residency in the United States. By November 2002, he had fallen back down to jonidan and eventually retired from the sport all together in May 2003. After retiring, he returned to New York and worked for his father's import business.

## **Fighting Style**

Matenro was proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His favored grip on his opponent's mawashi was migi-yotsu, a left hand outside, right hand inside position. His most often used winning kimarite was oshidashi (push out), followed by yorikiri (force out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 238-208-51/445 (72 basho)
* **Makushita:** 101-114-2/214 (31 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 112-84-28/196 (32 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 19-9-21/28 (7 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Shirata Ken (1991.07 - 1998.01)
* Matenro Ken (1998.03 - 2003.05)

## **Gallery**

Matenro during his time in Maezumo (c. 1991)Matenro battles his opponent in Makushita (c. 1997)Matenro's retirement ceremony (c. 2003)

## **Sources**

* Matenro Ken Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Matenro Ken Rikishi Information
Kimura Keitaro

Kimura Keitaro - 木村 啓太郎 (born August 30, 2001) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Yokohama, Kanagawa. He was recruited in June 2017 and debuted in the July 2017 tournament and he belongs to Musashigawa stable.

## **Career**

* July 2017 - Had his ring debut under Musashigawa stable
* September 2017 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Keitaro (木村 啓太郎)
* January 2020 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
Hanaikada Ken

Hanaikada Ken - 花筏 健 (born September 24, 1941) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tsuruoka, Yamagata. He made his debut in January 1960 and wrestled for Tatsunami stable. He reached the juryo division in March 1966. His highest rank was juryo 17 and he retired in November 1966.

## **Early Life**

Miura was born to a farming family on September 24, 1941, in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. After graduating junior high school, he attended high school part time while working at a factory. After graduating from Tsuruoka Technical High School, he moved to Tokyo to find a job, but was introduced in December 1959, he was introduced to Tatsunami Oyakata (the 36th Yokozuna Haguroyama) and subsequently joined the stable. However, he failed his initial physical test due to his lack of weight. He tried again in January 1960 and this time passed the test.

## **Career**

Initially wrestling under his surname Miura, he was promoted to sandanme in May 1961 and makushita in January 1962. He briefly wrestled under the shikona "Enjaku" (燕雀) in 1962, but after two losing records he reverted back to his surname. Upon promotion to juryo in March 1966, he changed his shikona to "Hanaikada" (花筏), however, he only lasted one tournament in juryo and announced his retirement in November 1966.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring, he worked at a steel mill in Seto, Aichi. Later, he returned to his hometown and in 1973, he opened up a chanko restaurant called ”Hanaikada" (花筏). He also became a sumo researcher and published many books on sumo.

### **Published Works**

* *土俵裏表 - 花筏の半生記* (1984, Onda Takatsugu)
* *おらえの先祖は相撲取り - 山形県相撲史総覧* (1994, Vanity Press)
* *山形の相撲人 - 相撲史秘話集 2* (1999, Vanity Press)
* *相撲甚句物語 - ルーツを求めて* (2004, Gendai Shokan)
* *こぼればな史* (2007, Shonnai Nippo Press)

## **Fighting Style**

Hanaikada was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a migi-yotsu (left hand outside, right hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 162-131-3-1d/294 (42 basho)
* **Juryo:** 5-10/15 (1 basho)
* **Makushita:** 107-92-3-1d/200 (29 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 18-10/28 (4 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 26-17/43 (6 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-2/8 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Miura Ken (1960.01 - 1962.07)
* Enjaku Ken (1962.09 - 1962.11)
* Miura Ken (1963.01 - 1966.01)
* Hanaikada Ken (1966.03 - 1966.11)

## **Sources**

* Hanaikada Ken Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hanaikada Ken Rikishi Information
Kimura Mitsunosuke (born 1975)

The 3rd Kimura Mitsunosuke - 3代 木村 光之助 (born December 30, 1975) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Unzen, Nagasaki. He was recruited in October 1991 and debuted in the November 1991 tournament and he belongs to Takadagawa stable. He reached the Juryo rank in January 2009.

## **Career**

* November 1991 - Had his ring debut under Hanakago stable
* January 1992 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Seiji (木村 誠二)
* January 1994 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
* January 1997 - Promoted to Sandanme-kaku gyoji
* January 2004 - Promoted to Makushita-kaku gyoji
* January 2009 - Promoted to Juryo-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Mitsunosuke (木村 光之助)
* July 2012 - Transferred to Minezaki stable due to the closure of Hanakago stable
* May 2021 - Transferred to Takadagawa stable due to the closure of Minezaki stable

## **Shikona History**

Kimura Seiji (木村 誠二) → 3rd Kimura Mitsunosuke (3代 木村 光之助)

## **Sources**

* 3rd Kimura Mitsunosuke Japanese Wikipedia Article
* JSA Kimura Mitsunosuke Personal Page
Kesho-mawashi

Wrestlers in the two upper divisions, makuuchi and juryo, are allowed to wear a second ceremonial kesho-mawashi (化粧回し, lit. ornamental mawashi) during their ring entering ceremony. The silk 'belt' opens out at one end into a large apron which is usually heavily embroidered and with thick tassels at the bottom. The keshō-mawashi may advertise the produce of a sponsor of the rikishi (for example Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu was sponsored by a Japanese brand of yogurt, "Bulgaria", which was prominently displayed on the front of his keshō-mawashi) or be a gift from one of the rikishi's support groups. Alternatively, some foreign-born rikishi (such as Czech-born Takanoyama) bear their national flag on their kesho-mawashi. Popular rikishi may be given many of these keshō-mawashi.

Yokozuna have matching sets of three keshō-mawashi, with two being worn by his wrestler assistants (his tachimochi and tsuyuharai) during his ring entrance ceremony.

In the Edo period the kesho-mawashi also served as the wrestler's fighting mawashi. However, as the aprons become more ornate, eventually the two functions were split apart. In this period wrestlers were normally sponsored by feudal daimyo or overlords, whose clan crest would therefore appear on the kesho-mawashi.

## See Also

* Mawashi
* Dohyo-iri
* Sekitori
* Makuuchi
* Juryo
Inshuzan Minoru

Inshuzan Minoru - 因州山 稔 (born March 1, 1916 - May 3, 1980) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tottori City, Tottori. He made his debut in January 1934 and wrestled for Kasugano stable. He reached the makuuchi division in November 1946. His highest rank was maegashira 14 and he retired in November 1947.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

At the age of 17, Umehara joined Kasugano stable and made his professional debut in January 1934 under the shikona "Kuboyama" (久寶山). He was promoted to sandanme in January 1936 and makushita in January 1937. In January 1938, he was given the shikona "Inshuzan" (因州山). He was out of sumo from 1938 to 1941 due to military service and he returned to sumo in January 1941. He was promoted to juryo three tournaments later in May 1942. After four years in juryo, Inshuzan was promoted to makuuchi in November 1946.

### **Makuuchi Career**

It had taken Inshuzan nearly 13 years to reach the top division and he was 30 years old at the time of his makuuchi debut. He was only ranked in makuuchi for three tournaments, reaching as high as maegashira 14 in June 1947, and retired from sumo in November 1947.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring from sumo, Inshuzan was engaged in the gravel transportation industry in Tokyo. He died on May 3, 1980, at the age of 64.

## **Fighting Style**

Inshuzan was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a migi-yotsu (left hand outside, right hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 107-93-3/199 (27 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 13-21/34 (3 basho)
* **Juryo:** 50-44-3/93 (8 basho)
* **Makushita:** 20-15/35 (9 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 13-6/19 (3 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 7-5/12 (2 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-2/6 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Kuboyama (1934.01 - 1937.05)
* Inshuzan Minoru (1938.01 - 1947.11)

## **Sources**

* Inshuzan Minoru Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Inshuzan Minoru Rikishi Information
Kuramae Kokugikan

**Kuramae Kokugikan** (蔵前国技館, Kuramae Kokugi-kan) was a building situated in the Kuramae neighborhood of Taito, Tokyo which was built by the Japan Sumo Association and opened in 1950. The Association needed a permanent venue to hold sumo tournaments as the previous, bomb-damaged, Kokugikan had been taken over by occupying Allied forces after World War II. Since then tournaments had been held in various venues including the Meiji Shrine and baseball stadiums. Tournaments were held there until September 1984, and in January 1985 the new Ryogoku Kokugikan was opened. It was also hired out for other sporting events such as professional wrestling. The building was torn down and is now the site of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Sewage.
Kimura Shotaro (born 1963)

The 15th Kimura Shotaro - 15代 木村 庄太郎 (born September 12th, 1963) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Yokohama, Kanagawa. He was recruited and debuted in the September 1979 tournament and he belongs to Kasugano stable. He reached the Makuuchi rank in March 2006 and the sanyaku rank in May 2015.

## **Career**

* September 1979 - Had his ring debut under Kasugano stable
* January 1980 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Haruo (木村 春男)
* March 1980 - Changed the writing of his shikona first name to 春夫
* January 1982 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
* January 1984 - Promoted to Sandanme-kaku gyoji
* January 1989 - Promoted to Makushita-kaku gyoji
* January 1994 - Promoted to Juryo-kaku gyoji
* March 1995 - Took on the name Kimura Zennosuke (木村 善之輔)
* March 2006 - Promoted to Makuuchi-kaku gyoji
* January 2007 - Took on the name Kimura Shotaro (木村 庄太郎)
* May 2015 - Promoted to Sanyaku-kaku gyoji

## **Shikona History**

Kimura Haruo (木村 春男) → Kimura Haruo (木村 春夫) → 4th Kimura Zennosuke (4代 木村 善之輔) → 15th Kimura Shotaro (15代 木村 庄太郎)

## **Gallery**

Kimura Shotaro while a Makuuchi-kaku gyoji (c. 2014)
## **Sources**

* 15th Kimura Shotaro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* JSA Kimura Shotaro Personal Page
Kotonoumi Koyo

Kotonoumi Koyo - 琴ノ海 幸洋 (born May 22, 1980) is a former Chinese-Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Hachioji, Tokyo. He made his debut in March 1997 and wrestled for Sadogatake stable. His highest rank was sandanme 37 and he retired in September 2005.

## **Early Life**

Chen Shicong was born on May 22, 1980, in Shanghai, China. He grew up in Hengshan Road before moving to Japan with his parents at the age of 15. Upon the request of a friend, he entered professional sumo and joined Sadogatake stable. He joined under the name Satoshi Ishii and listed his birthplace as Hachioji, Tokyo, so he is not listed as a foreign wrestler.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in March 1997 and was given the shikona "Kotoishii" (琴石井). In May 2001, he was given the new shikona "Kotonoumi" (琴ノ海). After four years in jonidan he reached the sandanme division in November 2001. However, he was unable to establish himself in sandanme until November 2003. He earned a career high ranking of sandanme 37 on the banzuke for the September 2005 tournament, but before the banzuke was released, Kotonoumi retired without competing at that rank.

In June 2004, the Japan Sumo Association went on a tour in China and Kotonoumi returned to Shanghai for the first time in seven years. During the tour, Kotonoumi visited relatives and was actively interviewed by local media. It was also during this trip where Kotonoumi revealed his Chinese background to the public.

## **Personal Life**

* Born Shicong Chen (陈 诗聪), he joined sumo under the name Satoshi Ishii (石井 聡詩). Upon receiving Japanese citizenship in 2000, he changed his name to Koyo Maegawa (前川 幸洋).
* He served as the tsukebito, or personal servant, to Hidenoyama Oyakata (former sekiwake Hasegawa).

## **Fighting Style**

Kotonoumi was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won majority of his bouts with a straightforward yorikiri, or force out. He was also fond of employing uwatenage, or overarm throw.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 176-171-10/346 (52 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 49-62-8/111 (17 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 107-96/203 (29 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 20-13-2/32 (5 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Kotoishii Satoshi (1997.03 - 2001.03)
* Kotonoumi Koyo (2001.05 - 2005.09)

## **Gallery**

Kotonoumi engages with Chinese media in Shanghai (c. 2004)Kotonoumi (2000-2005)

## **Sources**

* Kotonoumi Koyo Rikishi Information
* China News Article on Kotonoumi
Kotosato Nobuyuki

Kotosato Nobuyuki - 琴佐藤 宜之 (born June 13, 2001) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Futtsu, Chiba. He made his debut in November 2022 and currently wrestles for Sadogatake stable. His highest rank as of 2023 is sandanme 5.

## **Early Life**

Nobuyuki Sato was born on June 13, 2001, in Futtsu, Chiba. He attended Saitama Sakae High School where he was a member of the school's sumo club. He then attended Nihon University to continue his amateur sumo career. He later dropped out and joined Sadogatake stable.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in November 2022 and was given the shikona "Kotosato" (琴佐藤). In his first official tournament in January 2023, he finished with a strong 6-1 record which qualified him for a playoff for the jonokuchi yusho, however, he ended up losing to Kazenoumi. Nevertheless, he followed up with a 6-1 record in March 2023 to earn a promotion to sandanme for the May 2023 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Kotosato is a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won majority of his bouts with a straightforward yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 27-15/42 (7 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 15-13/28 (4 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

## **Gallery**

Kotosato battles Toriyama in Maezumo (c. 2022)Kotosato during his time in Maezumo (c. 2022)Kotosato prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2023)
## **Sources**

* Kotosato Nobuyuki Rikishi Information
* Saitama Sakae Sumo Club Website
* Nihon University Sumo Club Japanese Wikipedia Article
Koganefuji Takeshi

Koganefuji Takeshi - 小金富士 岳士 (born October 7, 1961) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Koganei, Tokyo. He made his debut in March 1977 and wrestled for Hanaregoma stable. His highest rank was makushita 1 and he retired in January 1990.

## **Career**

Arase joined Hanakago stable and made his professional debut in March 1977 under the shikona "Koganefuji" (小金富士). He was promoted to sandanme in January 1979 and makushita in September 1981. He was given the new shikona "Hanamusashi" (花武蔵) in May 1982, however, he reverted back to Koganefuji in March 1986.

In 1985, Hanakago stable closed down so he transferred to the affiliated Hanaregoma stable. He won the sandanme yusho in November 1986 with a perfect 7-0 record. In March 1988, while ranked at makushita 8, he was aiming for the makushita yusho which would have guaranteed him a promotion to juryo. He won his first six matches but missed out on the championship after losing his final match to the American Takamikuni. He was promoted to the rank of makushita 2 in the following May 1988 tournament, but missed out on a juryo promotion after losing an exchange bout to juryo-ranked Dewanokuni on the 12th day to finish with a losing 3-4 record.

In September 1988, while ranked at makushita 2, Koganefuji finished with a 4-3 record and even defeated juryo-ranked Takanomine in his final match. However, due to unlucky circumstances, he missed out on a promotion to juryo and was promoted to makushita 1 instead for the November 1988 tournament. He finished with a 2-5 record in this tournament and never managed to capitalize on a juryo promotion.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After going winless in the January 1990 tournament, Koganefuji retired from sumo after the tournament. After retiring, he opened up a chanko restaurant called "Chanko Koganefuji" (ちゃんこ 小金富士) in his hometown of Koganei, Tokyo.

## **Personal Life**

* Koganefuji served as the bow-twirler from November 1985 to January 1987.
* Koganefuji fought a total of five matches in juryo. He defeated Tochimatoi and Takanomine, but lost to Dewanokuni, Owakamatsu, and Masurao.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 277-260-2/537 (78 basho)
* **Makushita:** 128-136-2/264 (38 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 103-86/189 (27 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 40-30/70 (10 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-8/14 (2 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Sandanme** Championship (November 1986)

## **Shikona History**

* Koganefuji Takesh (1977.03 - 1982.03)
* Hanamusashi Takeshi (1982.05 - 1986.01)
* Koganefuji Takeshi (1986.03 - 1990.01)

## **Gallery**

Koganefuji performs the bow-twirling ceremony (c. 1987)
## **Sources**

* Koganefuji Takeshi Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Koganefuji Takeshi Rikishi Information