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Hananoumi Matsuemon

Hananoumi Matsuemon - 花の海 松右衛門 (born April 25, 2003) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Chofu, Tokyo. He made his debut in January 2022 and currently wrestles for Nishonoseki stable. His highest rank as of 2023 is makushita 23.

## **Early Life**

Kai Hanafusa was born on April 15, 2003, in Chofu, Tokyo. He started sumo wrestling at the age of six. After graduating from Chofu Shiritsu Jindai Junior High School, he attended Toyo University Ushiku Senior High School. During his first year, he and his school achieved fifth place at the National Sports Festival. In his third year, he won the individual open-weight championship at the Kanto High School Sumo Tournament. After graduating high school, he was recruited into Nishonoseki stable by Nishonoseki Oyakata (the 72nd Yokozuna Kisenosato).

## **Career**

Hanafusa made his professional debut in January 2022 alongside Kototebakari and Wakanosho. In May 2022, he finished with a perfect 7-0 record, but missed out on the jonidan yusho after losing to Kototebakari in the playoff. Nevertheless, he was promoted to sandanme for the following July 2022 tournament and he reached makushita in March 2023.

In January 2024, he was given the shikona "Hananoumi" (花の海).

## **Fighting Style**

Hanafusa 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.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 50-27/77 (12 basho)
* **Makushita:** 14-14/28 (4 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 24-11/35 (5 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 7-0/7 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Hanafusa Kai (2022.01 - 2023.11)
* Hananoumi Matsuemon (2024.01 - )

## **Gallery**

Hanafusa gets recruited into Nishonoseki stable (c. 2021)Hanafusa gets measured upon joining sumo (c. 2022)Hanafusa defeats Satsumasho in Maezumo (c. 2022)Hanafusa during his time in Maezumo (c. 2022)Hanafusa defeats Wakanosho (c. 2022)Hanafusa prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2023)
## **Sources**

* Hanafusa Kai Rikishi Information
* Nikkan Sports Article on Hanafusa
Izuminada Tatsuo

Izuminada Tatsuo - 泉洋 辰夫 (born September 30, 1928) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Izumisano, Osaka. He made his debut in October 1949 and last wrestled for Tokitsukaze stable. He reached the makuuchi division in May 1954. His highest rank was maegashira 6 and he retired in September 1962.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Born in Izumisano, Osaka, he joined Tokitsukaze stable at the age of 21 and made his professional debut in October 1949. Initially wrestling under his surname Yamagata, he won the sandanme yusho with a 12-3 record (back then all divisions wrestled full fifteen days) in January 1951 and was promoted to makushita in May 1951. In September 1952 he posted an 11-4 record at the rank of makushita 4 and was promoted to juryo in the following January 1953 tournament.

### **Juryo Career**

Upon promotion to juryo, he was given the shikona "Izuminada" (泉洋). In his first tournament as a sekitori, he finished with a 7-8 record, but followed with two double-digit consecutive winning records. In March 1954, he posted a 9-6 record at the rank of juryo 3 and was promoted to makuuchi in May 1954.

### **Makuuchi Career**

Izuminada was ranked in the top division for a total of 28 tournaments, but he struggled to progress up the ranks due to his inability to put on weight. His highest rank was maegashira 6 which he achieved in July 1959. His last top division appearance was in July 1960 and he spent the majority of his later career in juryo.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

He retired from sumo in September 1962 at the age of 34 after falling down to makushita. After retiring from sumo, he returned back to his hometown of Izumisano, Osaka, and opened up a chanko restaurant.

## **Fighting Style**

Izuminada 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 tsuppari, or a series of rapid thrusts to the chest.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 439-429-12-1d/868 (60 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 192-222-5-1d/414 (28 basho)
* **Juryo:** 160-155/315 (21 basho)
* **Makushita:** 44-31-7/75 (6 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 31-14/45 (3 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 8-7/15 (1 basho)
* **Shinjo:** 4-0/4 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Sandanme** Championship (January 1951)

## **Shikona History**

* Yamagata Tatsuo (1949.10 - 1952.09)
* Izuminada Tatsuo (1953.01 - 1962.09)

## **Gallery**

Izuminada with his kesho-mawashiIzuminada loses against future Yokozuna Taiho (c. 1960)
## **Sources**

* Izuminada Tatsuo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Izuminada Tatsuo Rikishi Information
Hayasegawa Shuichi

Hayasegawa Shuichi - 早瀬川 修一 (born July 16, 1976) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tahara, Aichi. He made his debut in January 1995 and wrestled for Kiriyama stable. His highest rank was makushita 18 and he retired in September 2010.

## **Career**

After graduating from Chukyo High School, Yamada joined Onaruto stable and made his professional debut in January 1995 under the shikona "Wakakotetsu" (若高鉄). After maezumo (pre-sumo), he transferred to the recently established Kiriyama stable.

In May 1996 he was given the new shikona "Hayasegawa" (早瀬川). He was promoted to sandanme in September 1996 and makushita in May 2001. He was unable to establish himself in makushita due to injuries and regularly fell back down to sandanme. In 2008, he had a late career resurgence and posted three consecutive winning records which propelled him up to the rank of makushita 18 in May 2008. Upon falling back down to jonidan in July 2010, Hayasegawa retired in September 2010.

## **Fighting Style**

Hayasegawa was proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His most often used winning kimarite was yorikiri (force out), followed by oshidashi (push out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 327-323-8/650 (95 basho)
* **Makushita:** 83-106/189 (27 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 187-169-8/356 (52 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 52-46/98 (14 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Wakakotetsu (1995.01 - 1996.03)
* Hayasegawa Shuichi (1996.05 - 2010.09)

## **Gallery**

Hayasegawa prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2009)
## **Sources**

* Hayasegawa Shuichi Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hayasegawa Shuichi Rikishi Information
Kagamiyama Stable (1933)

Kagamiyama Stable (鏡山部屋, Kagamiyama-beya) was a stable of sumo wrestlers. The stable was established in May 1933 by former makushita wrestler Kanagiyama. It closed its doors in January 1945, and its staff transferred to Isegahama stable.

## **History**

Kagamiyama stable was established in May 1933 by former makushita wrestler Kanagiyama. The stable produced two sekitori, maegashira Banshinzan in January 1934 and maegashira Mikumayama in January 1936. Kanagiyama passed away in January 1945 and the stable subsequently closed down with all wrestlers transferring to Isegahama stable.

## **Owners**

* 1933-1945: 5th Kagamiyama (former makushita Kanagiyama)

## **Notable Former Wrestlers**

* Banshinzan (former maegashira)
* Mikumayama (former maegashira)
Kanenohana Takeo

Kanenohana Takeo - 金乃花 武夫 (born October 11, 1936 - date of death unknown) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa. He made his debut in May 1952 and last wrestled for Dewanoumi stable. He reached the makuuchi division in March 1958 and has one kinboshi. His highest rank was komusubi and he retired in September 1967.

## **Early Life**

Kanai attended Terao Junior High School in Yokohama and was a member of the baseball club with future professional baseball players Takeshi Kuwata and Masao Inagaki. After graduating from junior high school, he was recruited into Dewanoumi stable by Oguruma Oyakata (former sekiwake Otohira).

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

He made his professional debut in May 1952 and was given the shikona "Kanenohana" (金乃花). He was promoted to sandanme in May 1953 and makushita in January 1955. In March 1957 he posted a 5-3 record and was promoted to juryo for the May 1957 tournament.

### **Juryo Career**

In his first tournament as a sekitori, Kanenohana finished with a solid 10-5 record. He followed with a strong 12-3 record, but was sidelined in November 1957 due to an injury. Nevertheless, he posted an 11-4 record in January 1958 and was promoted to makuuchi in March 1958.

### **Makuuchi Career**

Kanenohana initially struggled to establish himself in makuuchi and did not become a top division mainstay until March 1961. Kanenohana defeated Yokozuna Taiho in January 1962 to earn his first and only kinboshi. In July 1962 he posted a 10-5 record at the rank of maegashira 6 and was promoted to the rank of komusubi for the following September 1962 tournament. In March 1965, he served as the tsuyuharai (dew sweeper) of recently promoted Yokozuna Sadanoyama. He was demoted back down to juryo in November 1965, but returned to makuuchi after winning the juryo yusho in November 1966.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After falling down to makushita in September 1967, Kanenohana retired from sumo. Upon leaving the sumo world, he ran up a restaurant in Shinagawa, Tokyo. After this, he passed away, but the time of death and date of death is unknown.

## **Fighting Style**

Kanenohana 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 tsuppari, a series of rapid thrusts to the chest.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 536-511-27/1044 (82 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 287-335-8/621 (42 basho)
* **Juryo:** 162-111-12/271 (19 basho)
* **Makushita:** 46-34-7/80 (11 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 27-21/48 (6 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 14-10/24 (3 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Juryo** Championship (November 1966)

## **Gallery**

Kanenohana (right) serves as Sadanoyama's tsuyuharai (c. 1965)Kanenohana poses with his kesho-mawashi (c. 1967)Kanenohana's kesho-mawashi on display (c. 2010)
## **Sources**

* Kanenohana Takeo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kanenohana Takeo Rikishi Information
Genbu Mitsuru

Genbu Mitsuru - 玄武 満 (born May 4, 1946) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ashibetsu, Hokkaido. He made his debut in March 1964 and last wrestled for Tatsunami stable. He reached the juryo division in January 1973. His highest rank was juryo 7 and he retired in May 1977.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

During his second year of high school, he was recruited by Oshima Oyakata (former maegashira Wakanami) who worked as a coach for Tatsunami stable. He subsequently dropped out of high school and made his professional debut in March 1964 under the shikona "Kuriharayama" (栗原山) which was derived from his surname Kurihara. In July 1964, he won all seven matches, but missed out on the jonidan yusho after losing to the Hawaiian Takamiyama in a playoff. He was promoted to sandanme in the following September 1964 tournament and makushita in November 1967. In January 1970, he changed his shikona "Genbu" (玄武) and after six consecutive winning records, he was promoted to juryo in January 1973.

### **Juryo Career**

Genbu was ranked in juryo for a total of ten tournaments and his highest rank was juryo 7 in May 1973. His first juryo appearance only lasted five tournaments and he was demoted back down to makushita in November 1973. He returned to juryo on three separate occasions, but was unable to establish himself as a sekitori. His last juryo appearance was in March 1975 and he announced his retirement two years later in May 1977.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring from sumo, he opened up a chanko restaurant in Sapporo, Hokkaido, called "Chanko Izakaya Genbu" (ちゃんこ居酒屋玄武). His restaurant closed down in April 2017. In addition, he was also an actor and appeared in many commercials.

## **Fighting Style**

Genbu 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:** 321-285-27/606 (80 basho)
* **Juryo:** 69-81/150 (10 basho)
* **Makushita:** 164-151-7/315 (46 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 60-46-13/106 (17 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 24-4-7/28 (5 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Kuriharayama Mitsuru (1964.03 - 1969.11)
* Genbu Mitsuru (1970.01 - 1977.05)

## **Gallery**

Genbu after promotion to Juryo (c. 1973)Genbu during the Juryo dohyo-iri (c. 1973)Genbu prepares for his upcoming match (c. 1973)Genbu poses with his kesho-mawashiGenbu (right) with fellow rikishi Kongo, Asanobori, and KitanoumiThe entrance to Genbu's restaurant, "Chanko Izakaya Genbu"
## **Sources**

* Genbu Mitsuru Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Genbu Mitsuru Rikishi Information
Hamanoumi Yoshimasa

Hamanoumi Yoshimasa - 濱ノ海 芳正 (born November 9, 1937) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Minami-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa. He made his debut in January 1952 and wrestled for Isenoumi stable. He reached the juryo division in July 1960. His highest rank was juryo 10 and he retired in May 1962.

## **Career**

Born in Yokohama's Minami Ward, Kaneko joined Isenoumi stable and made his professional debut in January 1952 at the age of 14. Initially wrestling under his surname, he was promoted to sandanme in Janaury 1954 and makushita in May 1955. He changed his shikona to "Kanekoyama" (金子山) in 1956 before changing it to "Kawashimine" (柏嶺) two tournaments later. He changed his shikona yet again to "Hananoumi" (濱ノ海) in 1959 and was promoted to juryo in July 1960. He was ranked in juryo for seven straight tournaments and wrestled under two other ring names: "Isenoyama" (伊勢ノ山) and "Sagaminada" (相模洋). He retired from sumo in May 1962.

## **Fighting Style**

Hamanoumi 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.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 213-231/444 (51 basho)
* **Juryo:** 45-60/105 (7 basho)
* **Makushita:** 119-124/243 (31 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 26-22/48 (6 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 21-19/40 (5 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 2-6/8 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Kaneko Ichiro (1952.01 - 1955.09)
* Kanekoyama Ichiro (1956.01 - 1956.03)
* Kashiwamine Ichiro (1956.05 - 1959.01)
* Hamanoumi Yoshimasa (1959.03 - 1961.01)
* Isenoyama Ichiro (1961.03 - 1961.05)
* Sagaminada Ichiro (1961.07 - 1962.05)

## **Sources**

* Hamanoumi Yoshimasa Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hamanoumi Yoshimasa Rikishi Information
Hikarifuji Wataru

Hikarifuji Wataru - 輝富士 航 (born January 26, 1999) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Yoshioka, Gunma. He made his debut in November 2016 and wrestled for Isegahama stable. His highest rank was makushita 12 and he retired in January 2023.

## **Early Life**

Having a large build since a young age, Kawajiri began practiced judo in his first year of elementary school at a local sports youth club. He began focusing on sumo during his time at Shibukawa Seisui High School, however, the school had no sumo club. He was somewhat pressured into practicing sumo by his judo coach who was a big fan of the sport and Kawajiri would practice on a makeshift dohyo. As he trained with his friends, he became drawn to the sport and was able to achieve victories in national competitions. In 2016, he entered Isegahama stable.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in November 2016 and was given the shikona "Hikarifuji" (輝富士). He was promoted to sandanme in May 2018. In November 2018, he was aiming for the sandanme yusho and won his first six matches, however, he lost his final match to Ura. Hikarifuji reached the makushita division in May 2021 and was immediately able to establish himself in the division. He was promoted to a career-best makushita 12 in May 2022, however, he could only manage a 1-6 record in that tournament.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

In December 2022, Hikarifuji and another junior wrestler in Isegahama stable were found to have acted violently against younger wrestlers, with the victims beaten with wooden beams and burned with chankonabe hot water poured on their backs. Hikarifuji submitted his retirement papers, while the other junior wrestler was handed a two-tournament suspension. Hikarifuji was never publicly named to be involved in the controversy, as lower ranked wrestlers are usually not named during controversies, however, his abrupt retirement in January 2023 makes him the most likely culprit of the hazing scandal. Following the investigation, stablemaster Isegahama (Asahifuji) resigned his seat on the Sumo Association's board of directors.

## **Fighting Style**

Hikarifuji was an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used was a straightforward oshidashi (push out) followed by hatakikomi (slap down).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 132-113-7/245 (37 basho)
* **Makushita:** 38-32-7/70 (11 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 58-54/112 (16 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 31-25/56 (8 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

## **Gallery**

Hikarifuji loses the Sandanme Yusho match to Ura (c. 2018)Hikarifuji prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2021)Hikarifuji launches at Fukai (c. 2021)Hikarifuji dons the prestigious oichomage (c. 2022)Hikarifuji pushes out and defeats Churanoumi (c. 2022)
## **Sources**

* Hikarifuji Wataru Rikishi Information
* Asahi Article on Hikarifuji
Kachi-koshi

Kachi-koshi (勝ち越し) means more wins than losses for a wrestler in a tournament. This is eight wins for a sekitori with fifteen bouts in a tournament, and four wins for lower-ranked wrestlers with seven bouts in a tournament. Gaining kachi-koshi generally results in promotion. The opposite is make-koshi.
Inabamaru Hiroki

Inabamaru Hiroki - 稲葉丸 弘貴 (born July 14, 1987) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Gifu City, Gifu. He made his debut in March 2010 and wrestled for Kise stable. His highest rank was makushita 40 and he retired in March 2016.

## **Early Life**

Hiroki Tanahashi was born on July 14, 1987, in Gifu City, Gifu. He began sumo wrestling during his first year of elementary school. Aside from sumo, Tanahashi also participated in swimming and baseball. Tanahashi specifically excelled in swimming and was selected by Gifu prefecture to train for future tournaments.

After high school, he enrolled at Asahi University where he was a member of the school's sumo club. During his time at Asahi, he was part of the team which reached the top 8 at the Intercollegiate Tournament. However, he later left the sumo club as he struggled with the environment. At one point he aspired to become a prison officer, but when Tokushinho, a senior from his university, reached juryo, Tanahashi became inspired to try out professional sumo. Despite parental opposition, he joined Kise stable.

## **Career**

Tanahashi made his professional debut in March 2010 and was promoted to sandanme by November 2010. He struggled with injuries for majority of his career and was already had to miss a total of five tournaments after less than four years in sumo. In September 2014, he was given the shikona "Inabamaru" (稲葉丸) and was promoted to makushita in May 2015. He was only ranked in makushita for four tournaments, reaching as high as makushita 40 in September 2015, and he retired in March 2016.

## **Personal Life**

* Inabamaru is distantly related to professional wrestler Hiroshi Tanahashi from his father's side.
* Inabamaru's hobby is sleeping. His favorite talent is Sayaka Isoyama.

## **Fighting Style**

Inabamaru was an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used was a straightforward oshidashi, or push out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 114-78-53/191 (36 basho)
* **Makushita:** 9-13-6/21 (4 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 59-51-30/110 (20 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 38-11-14/49 (9 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 8-3-3/11 (2 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Tanahashi Hiroki (2010.03 - 2014.07)
* Inabamaru Hiroki (2014.09 - 2016.03)

## **Gallery**

Inabamaru gets measured upon joining sumo (c. 2010)Inabamaru defeats fellow heavyweight Mankajo (c. 2015)Inabamaru prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2015)
## **Sources**

* Inabamaru Hiroki Rikishi Information
* Sponichi Annex Article on Inabamaru
Hidenohana Yukihide

Hidenohana Yukihide - 秀ノ花 行秀 (born February 10, 1965) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Nirasaki, Yamanashi. He made his debut in March 1980 and last wrestled for Hanaregoma stable. He reached the juryo division in May 1988. His highest rank was juryo 5 and he retired in March 1994.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

After graduating from junior high school, Kikushima joined Hanakago stable and made his professional debut in March 1980. He initially wrestled under his surname before switching to "Ranzan" (鸞山) in January 1981. He changed his shikona to "Hanahikari" (花光). He was promoted to sandanme in July 1982 and makushita in March 1984. In December 1985, his Hanakago stable closed, so he transferred to Hanaregoma stable where he changed his shikona to "Hidenohana" (秀ノ花) shortly after in March 1986. After six consecutive winning records, he was promoted to juryo in may 1988.

### **Juryo Career**

He won the juryo division yusho or championship in his debut tournament in the division (the first wrestler to achieve this since Kotochitose in 1979), but then never won another bout as a sekitori, as he suffered a left knee medial collateral ligament injury in training with members of the Nihon University sumo club (including later top division wrestler Daishoyama) and was forced to withdraw from the next tournament after ten straight losses. He had been ineligible for the kosho seido rank protection as the injury had not taken place in a tournament, and he was demoted to makushita. He never managed to return to juryo and retired from active competition in March 1994. He performed the yumitori-shiki bow-twirling ceremony from November 1990 to July 1991.

## **Fighting Style**

Hidenohana 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 were yorikiri (force out), hatakikomi (slap down), and shitatenage (underarm throw).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 294-257-53/550 (85 basho)
* **Juryo:** 11-15-4/25 (2 basho)
* **Makushita:** 118-113-21/231 (36 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 107-89-14/196 (30 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 46-31-14/77 (13 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 12-9/21 (3 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Juryo** Championship (May 1988)
* 1 **Sandanme** Championship (March 1989)
* 1 **Jonidan** Championship (March 1990)

## **Shikona History**

* Kikushima (1980.03 - 1980.11)
* Ranzan (1981.01 - 1982.03)
* Hanahikari Yukihide (1982.05 - 1986.01)
* Hidenohana Yukihide (1986.03 - 1994.03)

## **Gallery**

Hidenohana outside his stable, Hanaregoma beya (c. 1981)Hidenohana in Makushita prior to his Juryo promotion (c. 1988)
## **Sources**

* Hidenohana Yukihide Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hidenohana Yukihide Rikishi Information
Hideminato Tadashi

Hideminato Tadashi - 秀湊 忠司 (born May 5, 1926 - June 4, 1995) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Itano, Tokushima. He made his debut in May 1942 and wrestled for Dewanoumi stable. He reached the makuuchi division in January 1955. His highest rank was maegashira 17 and he retired in January 1959.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

After dropping out of Itano High School at the age of 15, he joined Dewanoumi stable and made his professional debut in May 1942. Initially wrestling under the shikona "Kohirano" (小平野), he was promoted to sandanme in January 1944 and makushita in June 1945. At the time of his makushita debut in June 1945, he was drafted into the Japanese Imperial Army for military service and he returned to sumo five months later. He later changed his shikona to "Wakaokiyama" (若置山) in 1947 before changing it to "Hideminato" (秀湊) in 1950. He was promoted to juryo four tournaments later in January 1951.

### **Juryo Career**

In his first tournament as a sekitori, Hideminato could only manage a 4-11 record and was demoted back down to makushita. He did not return to juryo until May 1953 and he posted five consecutive 8-7 records. He followed with an 11-4 record in September 1954 and was promoted to makuuchi in January 1955.

### **Makuuchi Career**

Hideminato posted two losing records and was demoted back down to juryo in May 1955. He returned to makuuchi in January 1956 and posted an 8-7 record. However, he followed with a 3-12 record and was demoted back down to juryo. He remained in juryo for the majority of his later career.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

He retired from sumo after falling down to makushita in Janaury 1959. After retiring, he ran a sumo restaurant and a transportation company in Osaka. He later managed an apartment in Sakai, Osaka.

### **Death**

He died at a hospital in Sakai, Osaka, on June 4, 1995, due to liver cancer. He was 69 years old.

## **Fighting Style**

Hideminato 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:** 312-321-16-1d/633 (53 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 23-37/60 (4 basho)
* **Juryo:** 155-167-8/321 (22 basho)
* **Makushita:** 111-106-8-1d/218 (21 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 11-7/18 (3 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 7-1/8 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-3/8 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Kohirano (1942.05 - 1945.11)
* Hirano (1946.11 - 1946.11)
* Wakaokiyama (1947.06 - 1949.10)
* Hideminato Tadashi (1950.01 - 1959.01)

## **Sources**

* Hideminato Tadashi Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hideminato Tadashi Rikishi Information
Kainishiki Gozo

Kainishiki Gozo - 開錦 豪藏 (born February 11, 1938) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Jumonji, Akita. He made his debut in September 1954 and last wrestled for Tokitsukaze stable. He reached the juryo division in January 1965. His highest rank was juryo 16 and he retired in January 1966.

## **Career**

Tsuchida joined Nishikijima stable and made his professional debut in September 1954 under the shikona "Orochiishi" (大蛇石). He was promoted to sandanme in January 1956 and makushita in May 1957. In March 1963 he changed his shikona to "Kainishiki" (開錦). He transferred to Tokitsukaze stable in 1964 after his Nishikijima stable closed down. He was promoted to juryo in January 1965 after posting a 6-1 record at the rank of makushita 2. However, he could only manage a 4-11 record during his lone juryo tournament.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

Kainishiki retired from sumo after the January 1966 tournament. After retiring, he ran a restaurant.

## **Fighting Style**

Kainishiki 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.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 245-222-3/467 (63 basho)
* **Juryo:** 4-11/15 (1 basho)
* **Makushita:** 192-180-3/372 (51 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 30-18/48 (6 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 13-11/24 (3 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-2/8 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Orochiishi (1954.09 - 1957.11)
* Tsuchida (1958.01 - 1958.01)
* Orochiishi (1958.03 - 1963.01)
* Kainishiki Gozo (1963.03 - 1966.01)

## **Sources**

* Kainishiki Gozo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kainishiki Gozo Rikishi Information
Hideo (yobidashi)

Hideo - 秀男 (born December 28, 1949) is a former Japanese professional sumo usher from Shimoda, Shizuoka. He debuted in the March 1969 tournament and last belonged to Asahiyama stable. He reached the Makuuchi rank in January 1996 and the sanyaku rank in May 2002. He was promoted to deputy chief yobidashi in May 2003 and to chief yobidashi in January 2008. He retired in November 2014.

## **Career**

* March 1969 - Had his ring debut under Isegahama stable
* July 1994 - Promoted to Juryo yobidashi
* January 1996 - Promoted to Makuuchi yobidashi
* May 2002 - Promoted to Sanyaku yobidashi
* May 2003 - Promoted to deputy chief yobidashi
* March 2007 - Transferred to Kiriyama stable due to the closure of Isegahama stable
* January 2008 - Promoted to chief yobidashi
* May 2011 - Transferred to Asahiyama stable due to the closure of Kiriyama stable
* November 2014 - Announced his retirement after the November 2014 tournament

## **Gallery**

Hideo's hakusen (white fan) in exhibition at the Kokugikan Museum
## **Sources**

* Hideo (yobidashi) Japanese Wikipedia Article
Gunbai

The **gunbai** (軍配, short for 軍配団扇 gunbai-uchiwa) military leader's fan (in old Japan); umpire's fan (in sumo wrestling) is a type of Japanese war fan.

## **Description**

Gunbai, from the Sino-Japanese roots meaning "military-apportioned [fan]", were a specialized form of fan used by samurai officers in Japan to communicate commands to their troops. Unlike regular fans, gunbai were solid, not folding, and usually made of wood, wood covered with metal, or solid metal.

It is also a key accessory of a gyoji (referee) in professional sumo. The main use is at the end of a bout, when the gyoji decides the victor and points the gunbai to either the east or west position (each wrestler is assigned to start from either the east or west position each tournament day). Reflecting this, the gyoji's decision itself is often informally referred to as a "gunbai". If this is called into question and the judges hold a consultation, a decision to uphold the gyoji's judgement is announced as gunbai-dori (軍配通り), literally "according to the gunbai", while a decision to overturn it is gunbai-sashichigae (軍配差し違え), literally "gunbai mispointed." In modern times, all gyoji will take either the family name Kimura or Shikimori as their professional name, depending on the tradition of the stable that they join. There are exceptions to this naming convention, but they are rare. Additionally there are different styles to how a gyoji will hold his gunbai depending on which family he is in. The Kimura family hold their gunbai with their palm and figures faced up, while the Shikimori will hold theirs with their palm and figures faced down.
Genjiyama Yuzo

Genjiyama Yuzo - 源氏山 祐藏 (born January 18, 1914 - date of death unknown) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Hayato, Kagoshima. He made his debut in May 1929 and wrestled for Izutsu stable. He reached the makuuchi division in May 1938. His highest rank was maegashira 15 and he retired in January 1941.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Kariya joined Asakayama stable which was operated by the 30th Yokozuna Nishinoumi III who came from the same town as Kariya. He made his professional debut in May 1929 under the shikona "Genjiyama" (源氏山) which was the old shikona of his stablemaster. However, in July 1933, while in makushita, his stable master passed away and he transferred to Izutsu stable. He was promoted to juryo in January 1935 and makuuchi in May 1938.

### **Makuuchi Career**

In his top division debut, Genjiyama finished with a poor 1-12 record and was demoted back down to juryo. He returned back to makuuchi in January 1940, but could only finish with a 5-10 record. This proved to be his last makuuchi appearance and he retired in January 1940.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring, he remained in sumo as an elder of the Japan Sumo Association, working as a coach at Izutsu stable under the name Asakayama Oyakata. However, he left the sumo world all together in May 1942. After that, he spent a period of time in Manchuria (Northeastern China).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 80-83/163 (16 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 6-22/28 (2 basho)
* **Juryo:** 58-55/113 (10 basho)
* **Makushita:** 16-6/22 (3 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Genjiyama Yuzo (1929.05 - 1939.05)
* Genjiyama Rikisaburo (1940.01 - 1941.01)

## **Sources**

* Genjiyama Yuzo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Genjiyama Yuzo Rikishi Information
Kamiwaka Junzo

Kamiwaka Junzo - 神若 順三 (born September 27, 1928 - January 19, 1999) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ichinomiya, Chiba. He made his debut in January 1944 and wrestled for Nishonoseki stable. He reached the makuuchi division in January 1950. His highest rank was maegashira 12 and he retired in September 1954.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Junzo Hasegawa was recruited into Nishonoseki stable by sekiwake Kamikaze, and he made his professional debut in January 1944. Initially wrestling under his surname Hasegawa, he was promoted to sandanme in June 1945 and makushita in November 1946. Upon promotion to makushita, he was given the shikona "Kamiwaka" (神若) and he was promoted to juryo in January 1949.

### **Juryo Career**

In his first tournament as a sekitori, Kamiwaka finished with an 8-5 record. He followed with two more winning records and was promoted to makuuchi in January 1950.

### **Makuuchi Career**

Kamiwaka was ranked in the top division for a total of six tournaments, reaching as high as maegashira 12 in September 1950. He changed his shikona to "Yoshinosato" (芳ノ里) in January 1952, but was only able to return to the top division for one tournament. He remained in juryo for majority of his later career.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

### **Professional Wrestling Career**

Due to disagreements in his stable, he abruptly retired from sumo in September 1954 at the age of 25. On September 10, 1954, he visited his former stablemate Rikidozan at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium and was directly admitted into the Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance. He made his professional wrestling debut later that night, losing to Teizo Watanabe.

He wrestled predominantly for the Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance, mainly under the ring name Yoshino Sato, but he also competed under the names, Yoshinosato, Mr. Sato, and Junzo Yoshinosato. In the early sixties, he wrestled in the United States for the National Wrestling Alliance and worked as a heel. After the death of Rikidozan, he became the third president of the Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance in January 1966 and subsequently retired from full-time wrestling.

### **Death**

He suffered a heart attack on March 11, 1998, and died on on January 19, 1999, due to multiple organ failure. He was 70 years old.

## **Fighting Style**

Kamiwaka was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. His most common kimarite was shitatenage, or underarm throw.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 178-158-1d/337 (30 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 39-51/90 (6 basho)
* **Juryo:** 107-86/193 (14 basho)
* **Makushita:** 17-12-1d/30 (5 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 7-3/10 (2 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 5-5/10 (2 basho)
* **Shinjo:** 3-1/4 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Hasegawa Junzo (1944.01 - 1946.11)
* Kamiwaka Junzo (1947.06 - 1951.09)
* Yoshinosato Yasuhide (1952.01 - 1954.09)

## **Sources**

* Kamiwaka Junzo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kamiwaka Junzo Rikishi Information
Hyoushi-gi

The **hyoshigi** (拍子木) is a simple Japanese musical instrument, consisting of two pieces of hardwood or bamboo often connected by a thin ornamental rope. The clappers are played together or on the floor to create a cracking sound. Sometimes they are struck slowly at first, then faster and faster.

## **Theater**

Hyoshigi are used in traditional Japanese theaters, such as Kabuki and Bunraku theater, to announce the beginning of a performance. The kyogen-kata usually plays the hyoshigi at the start of comedic plays. It can be used to attract the attention of the audience by conductors for theater and even athletic and juggling performances. Hyoshigi are also used to stress confusion and other dramatic moments in the play.

## **Religion**

It is also often used to signal the starting or the end of parts of festivals, especially in the directing of the mikoshi.

Hyoshigi is combined with other traditional Japanese instruments in mikagura-uta, or cycle of songs, which is characteristic of the Tenrikyo religion.

## **Sumo**

It is also used in sumo by yobidashi, to grab the audience's attention. It is used in moments such as dohyo-iri or making the end of a day in a sumo tournament.

## **See Also**

* Yobidashi
* Dohyo-iri
Kasugaryu Yoshiyasu

Kasugaryu Yoshiyasu - 春日竜 功隠 (born February 25, 1947) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Koto, Tokyo. He made his debut in January 1962 and wrestled for Kasugano stable. He reached the juryo division in March 1970. His highest rank was juryo 6 and he retired in July 1973.

## **Early Life**

Nakamura played baseball as a kid, but by the time he reached his third year of junior high school, he already weighed 95 kg (209 Ib) and was recommended to join a sumo tournament. At the tournament he was scouted for professional by a sewanin at Kasugano stable. After consulting with his father, who was a big fan of yokozuna Tochinishiki (who belonged in Kasugano stable), he accepted and joined immediately.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in January 1962 at the age of 14 and was given the shikona "Nakanomura" (中乃村) which is derived from his surname Nakamura. He was promoted to sandanme in March 1963 and makushita in March 1964. He changed his shikona to "Kasugafuji" (春日冨士) in March 1965 before settling down with "Kasugaryu" (春日竜) in November 1966. In January 1970, he produced a 6-1 record at the rank of makushita 6 and was promoted to juryo in the following March 1970 tournament.

In his first tournament as a sekitori, he finished with a 9-6 record and was promoted to his highest rank of juryo 6 in the following tournament, however, he followed with two losing records and was demoted back down to makushita in September 1970. He returned to juryo in May 1971, but could only manage a 6-9 record. He changed his shikona to "Oedo" (大江戸) in September 1972, but after no change in luck, he announced his retirement after the July 1973 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Kasugaryu was a tsuki/oshi specialist, who prefers pushing and thrusting at his opponents rather than fighting on the mawashi or belt. His most common winning kimarite was oshidashi, or push out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 268-240-7/508 (70 basho)
* **Juryo:** 26-34/60 (4 basho)
* **Makushita:** 195-169-7/364 (53 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 21-14/35 (5 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 20-15/35 (5 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-8/14 (2 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Nakanomura (1962.01 - 1965.01)
* Kasugafuji (1965.03 - 1966.09)
* Kasugaryu Yoshiyasu (1966.11 - 1972.07)
* Oedo (1972.09 - 1973.07)

## **Gallery**

Kasugaryu during his time in the unsalaried ranks (c. 1972)
## **Sources**

* Kasugaryu Yoshiyasu Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kasugaryu Yoshiyasu Rikishi Information
Kansai University

Kansai University (関西大学, *Kansai Daigaku*), abbreviated as Kandai (関大) or Kansaidai (関西大), is a private non-sectarian and coeducational university with its main campus in Suita, Osaka, Japan and two sub-campuses in Sakai and Takatsuki, Osaka. Founded as Kansai Law School in 1886, It has been recognized as one of the four leading private universities in western Japan.

The University's sumo club has produced a couple professional sumo wrestlers, with sekiwake Yamanishiki being their most successful alumnus. Yamanishiki is also the oldest documented sumo wrestler with a collegiate sumo background. As of 2023, only 2 members of Kansai University's sumo club have turned professional.

## **List**

* Green row indicates wrestler reached the elite sekitori ranks.

**List of All Sumo Wrestlers from Kansai University**
Gosetsu

Gosetsu - 豪雪 (born September 5, 1962) is a former American professional sumo wrestler from Nanakuli, Oahu, Hawaii. He made his debut in November 1982 and wrestled for Kokonoe stable. His highest rank was sandanme 86 and he retired in September 1983.

## **Early Life**

Raymond Roland Lyman was born in Hawaii and raised in Nanakuli in Honolulu. He attended Nanakuli High and Intermediate School where he played football. After graduating high school, he was recruited into Kokonoe stable.

## **Career**

Raymond Roland Lyman was the first of three Kokonoe Hawaiians (the two other ones are Narushio and Junyo). He made his pro debut in November 1982 under the shikona "Gosetsu" (豪雪) and won all three of his maezumo matches. He found the first two divisions, jonidan and jonokuchi, to be rather easy and did not suffer a single losing record by the time he reached sandanme. However, shortly before he made his sandanme debut, he announced his retirement after less than a year in the sport.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 20-8-7/28 (6 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 0-0-7/0 (1 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 15-6/21 (3 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

## **Gallery**

Gosetsu with fellow American Wakatakami (c. 1983)

## **Sources**

* Gosetsu Rikishi Information
* Nanakuli Football Statistics
Kaminosato Masato

Kaminosato Masato - 頂ノ郷 昌登 (born December 7, 1950 - November 29, 2015) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Yokohama, Kanagawa. He made his debut in September 1971 and last wrestled for Taiho stable. He reached the juryo division in January 1979. His highest rank was juryo 12 and he retired in May 1980.

## **Early Life**

In junior high school, Shimano was a member of the table tennis club. He went on to attend Yokohama Ichi Ritsu Tsurumi Kogyo High School and studied civil engineering which was the industry his family was engaged in. After graduating, he enrolled at Kanagawa University where he studied business management, but he visited Nishonoseki stable during the summer of his sophomore year and was recommended to join professional sumo by yokozuna Taiho.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in September 1971 at the age of 20 and initially wrestled under his surname Shimano. In December of the same year, he transferred to the recently established Taiho stable. He was promoted to sandanme in May 1972 and makushita in May 1974. He changed his shikona to "Kaminosato" (頂ノ郷 ) in July 1975. In November 1978, he produced a 5-2 record at the rank of makushita 4 and was promoted to juryo in the following January 1979.

In his first tournament as a sekitori, Kaminosato could only finish with a 5-10 record and was demoted back down to makushita. He returned back to juryo in March 1980, but could only manage two wins and subsequently announced his retirement in the following May 1980 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Kaminosato was a tsuki/oshi specialist, who prefers pushing and thrusting at his opponents rather than fighting on the mawashi or belt. His most common winning kimarite was oshidashi, or push out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 198-175-7/373 (53 basho)
* **Juryo:** 7-23/30 (2 basho)
* **Makushita:** 114-96-7/210 (31 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 63-49/112 (16 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 10-4/14 (2 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Shimano (1971.09 - 1975.05)
* Kaminosato (1975.07 - 1978.03)
* Kaminosato Masato (1978.05 - 1980.05)

## **Gallery**

Kaminosato during his days in sandanme (c. 1972)Kaminosato loses to makushita debutant Ishikawa (c. 1975)
## **Sources**

* Kaminosato Masato Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kaminosato Masato Rikishi Information
Hidenoyama Stable (Edo period)

Hidenoyama stable (秀ノ山部屋, Hidenoyama-beya) was a stable of sumo wrestlers which was established in the Edo period and was shut down in 1914 with all personnel transferring to Dewanoumi stable.

## **History**

Sometime in the early 19th century, komusubi Hidenoyama, who was still active, branched out of Isenoumi stable and established Hidenoyama stable. He produced several top division wrestlers including ozeki Okido Morinosuke, Omisaki Joemon, and Genjiyama Kichidayu. Hidenoyama Oyakata died in July 1823, and ozeki Genjiyama Kichidayu inherited the stable.

Hidenoyama Oyakata (former ozeki Genjiyama Kichidayu) produced the 9th yokozuna Hidenoyama Raigoro. Hidenoyama Oyakata (former ozeki Genjiyama Kichidayu) died in March 1844 and yokozuna Hidenoyama took over the stable. Yokozuna Hidenoyama died in May 1862 and former juryo Oeyama became the new head coach. However, he died one year later in November 1863 and maegashira Kashimanada inherited the stable. Hidenoyama Oyakata (former maegashira Kashimanada) died in August 1893 and maegashira Amatsukaze became the new stablemaster. Hidenoyama Oyakata (former maegashira Amatsukaze) died in September 1914 and the stable closed down with all personnel transferring to Dewanoumi stable.

## **Owners**

* 1893-1914: 6th Hidenoyama (former maegashira Amatsukaze)
* 1863-1893: 5th Hidenoyama (former maegashira Kashimanada)
* 1862-1863: 4th Hidenoyama (former juryo Oeyama)
* 1844-1862: 3rd Hidenoyama (the 9th yokozuna Hidenoyama)
* 1828-1844: 2nd Hidenoyama (former ozeki Genjiyama)
* ?-1823: 1st Hidenoyama (former komusubi Hidenoyama)

## **Notable Former Wrestlers**

* Hidenoyama (the 9th yokozuna)
* Jinmaku (the 12th yokozuna)
* Ayasegawa (former ozeki)
* Genjiyama (former ozeki)
Hibikiya Kageo

Hibikiya Kageo - 響矢 影男 (born January 20, 1939) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Hachinohe, Aomori. He made his debut in March 1955 and wrestled for Takasago stable. He reached the juryo division in January 1961. His highest rank was juryo 10 and he retired in March 1966.

## **Career**

Born in Hachinohe, Aomori, Shinyama joined Takasago stable and made his professional debut in March 1955. Wrestling under the shikona "Hibikiya" (響矢), he was promoted to sandanme in March 1956 and makushita in May 1957. He was promoted to juryo in January 1961 and was ranked as a sekitori for nine tournaments, reaching as high as juryo 10 in January 1963. He regularly trained with Hawaiian stablemate Takamiyama in the foreigner's early days and injured his vocal cords during a training session which left Takamiyama with his now well-known raspy voice.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

Hibikiya retired from sumo in March 1966. Around 1977 he became involved with Japanese organized crime groups. He was later arrested for a shooting incident in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on July 19, 1984.

## **Fighting Style**

Hibikiya 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 tsuppari, a series of rapid thrusts to the chest.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 262-261-5/523 (62 basho)
* **Juryo:** 51-84/135 (9 basho)
* **Makushita:** 166-155-5/321 (44 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 25-15/40 (5 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 17-7/24 (3 basho)
* **Shinjo:** 3-0/3 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Shinyama Kageo (1955.03 - 1955.03)
* Hibikiya Kageo (1955.05 - 1960.05)
* Aonishiki Daitaro (1960.07 - 1961.09)
* Hibikiya Kageo (1961.11 - 1966.03)

## **Gallery**

Hibikiya trains with Hawaiian stablemate Takamiyama (c. 1964)
## **Sources**

* Hibikiya Kageo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hibikiya Kageo Rikishi Information