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Taikomaru Yutaka

Taikomaru Yutaka - 太閤丸 豊 (born January 9, 1989) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Neyagawa, Osaka. He made his debut in March 2004 and wrestled for Azumazeki Stable. His highest rank was sandanme 78 and he retired in May 2012.

## **Early Life**

Although Uemura had no prior experience with sumo, he was recruited by Azumazeki Oyakata (former sekiwake Takamiyama) due to his athletic ability. However, Uemura initially refused as he had alopecia and was not very tall. Uemura eventually decided to join because he was told that not having a top knot would not be a problem and he would be allowed to undergo alopecia treatment.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in March 2004 under the shikona "Taikomaru" (太閤丸). He did not reach jonidan until November 2004 after three tournaments in the lowest jonokuchi division and he would continue to have various spells in jonokuchi. In May 2009, he was promoted to sandanme, but he finished with a disastrous 0-7 record in this tournament. In November 2009, he finished with his only 6-1 record, but he followed with a winless 0-7 record in January 2010. He returned to sandanme for a second time in January 2012, but he finished with a 3-4 record.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

Taikomaru retired from sumo in May 2012. Having already obtained his high school diploma, Taikomaru announced his intention to return to his hometown and become a police officer. Since he had no hair, he did not have a traditional danpatsu-shiki, or retirement ceremony, and instead a handshaking event was held.

## **Fighting Style**

Taikomaru was an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. Due to his lack of hair, he was scared of attacking head on and relied heavily on pulling attacks. His most common kimarite used was a straightforward hikiotoshi (pull down) and oshidashi (push out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 152-183-2/335 (49 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 3-11/14 (2 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 114-136-2/250 (36 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 35-36/71 (10 basho)

## **Gallery**

Taikomaru warming up in the back (c. 2007)Taikomaru performs Jinku (c. 2010)Taikomaru prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2012)Taikomaru awaits for his upcoming match (c. 2012)Taikomaru's retirement ceremony (c. 2012)
## **Sources**

* Taikomaru Yutaka Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Taikomaru Yutaka Rikishi Information
Setonoumi Ryusho

Setonoumi Ryusho - 瀬戸の海 龍昇 (born June 11, 2004) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Hiroshima City, Hiroshima. He made his debut in March 2020 and wrestled for Takadagawa stable. His highest rank was makushita 15 and he retired in September 2023.

## **Early Life**

Ryoga Matsuji was born on June 11, 2004, in Matsuyama, Ehime. While attending Matsuyama Shiritsu Ishiikita Elementary School, Matsuji participated in many sports such as track and field, swimming, karate, judo and basketball.

He started sumo wrestling in the second grade off the recommendation of his elementary school principal. During his second year at Seiyo Shiritsu Nomura Junior High School, Matsuji made the top 64 in the All-Japan Junior High School Sumo Tournament. He later moved to Hiroshima during his second year of junior high school (he would use this as his official birthplace when joining professional sumo) and transferred to Hiroshima Shiritsu Hesaka Junior High School. After graduating junior high school, he joined Takadagawa stable.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in March 2020 alongside Hokuseiho, Shishi, and Oshoumi. He was given the shikona "Setonoumi" (瀬戸の海) which had already been used by four rikishi before him. Prior to the March 2021 tournament, he fractured his cervical vertebrae during training and had to miss the following three tournaments. He returned to sumo in September 2021 and won the jonokuchi yusho with a perfect 7-0 record. He was promoted to sandanme in January 2022 and makushita in September 2022. He finished with a strong 6-1 record in his makushita debut and followed with a 5-2 record in November 2022. He was promoted to a career-best makushita 15 in January 2023, however, he finished with a 3-4 record in this tournament. He followed with three more consecutive losing records and retired from sumo in September 2023.

## **Fighting Style**

Setonoumi is an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used are oshidashi (push out) and hatakikomi (slap down).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 69-44-20/113 (20 basho)
* **Makushita:** 22-20/42 (6 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 18-10/28 (4 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 18-10-14/28 (6 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 11-4-6/15 (3 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 Jonokuchi Championship (September 2021)

## **Gallery**

Setonoumi gets measured upon joining sumo (c. 2020)Setonoumi wins the Jonokuchi Yusho (c. 2021)Setonoumi after winning the Jonokuchi Yusho (c. 2021)Setonoumi gets the Jonokuchi Yusho certificate (c. 2021)Setonoumi prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2022)Setonoumi battles Ochiai (c. 2023)
## **Sources**

* Setonoumi Ryusho Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Setonoumi Ryusho Rikishi Information
Shachinosato Ichiro

Shachinosato Ichiro - 鯱ノ里 一郎 (born August 11, 1914 - May 21, 1981) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Nagoya, Aichi. He made his debut in January 1929 and wrestled for Wakamatsu stable. He reached the makuuchi division in January 1937. His highest rank was maegashira 3 and he retired in June 1947.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Ichio Kato joined Wakamatsu stable and made his professional debut in January 1929 under the shikona "Taikoyama" (太閤山). His shikona was derived from the daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi who also came from Nagoya. In May 1934, he changed his shikona to "Shachinosato" (鯱ノ里) and was promoted to juryo a tournaments later in January 1935. He reached the makuuchi division in January 1937.

### **Makuuchi Career**

Shachinosato was ranked in the top division for a total of 18 tournaments, reaching as high as maegashira 3 in May 1938. In May 1941, he injured his right knee and was demoted back down to juryo. He returned back to the top division in May 1942, but bounced back and forth between makuuchi and juryo. He later retired from sumo in June 1947.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring, he remained in sumo as an elder of the Japan Sumo Association, working as a coach at Wakamatsu stable under the name Nishiiwa Oyakata. In January 1954, he inherited Wakamatsu stable and renamed it Nishiiwa stable. He reverted the stable's name back to Wakamatsu in April 1956 after obtaining the Wakamatsu elder stock due to his stablemaster, the former komusubi Imizugawa's death. He produced a couple makuuchi wrestlers including Fusanishiki, Iwakaze, and Owashi. Fusanishiki later married his daughter and became his son-in-law. Upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 in August 1979, Fusanishiki inherited Wakamatsu stable.

## **Fighting Style**

Shachinosato 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 were yoritaoshi (frontal force out) and yorikiri (force out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 144-177-5-1d-1a/321 (27 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 84-137-5-1d-1a/221 (18 basho)
* **Juryo:** 44-34/78 (6 basho)
* **Makushita:** 16-6/22 (2 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Taikoyama (1929.01 - 1934.01)
* Shachinosato Ichiro (1934.05 - 1944.01)
* Shachinosato Masahiro (1944.05 - 1947.06)

## **Sources**

* Shachinosato Ichiro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Shachinosato Ichiro Rikishi Information
Sendagawa Kumazo

Sendagawa Kumazo - 千田川 熊藏 (born 1792 - January 8, 1828) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Muro District, Kii. He made his debut in November 1814 and wrestled for Tamagaki stable. He reached the makuuchi division in November 1814. His highest rank was ozeki and he retired in February 1823.

## **Career**

Born in Muro District, Kii province (currently Tanabe, Wakayama), Mera initally joined Osaka sumo's Asahiyama stable before transferring to Edo sumo's Tamagaki stable in 1814. He made his Edo sumo debut under the shikona "Sendagawa Kumazo" (千田川 熊藏) at the sekiwake rank. After a strong performance, he was promoted to ozeki in just his second tournament. However, he was demoted back to sekiwake after only one tournament as ozeki. Upon demotion he changed the second part of his shikona to "Kichizo" (吉藏) in March 1816 and wrestled mainly in the san'yaku ranks. He later fell ill and retired from sumo in February 1823.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 57-36-38-3draws-2holds-15no results/113 (16 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 57-36-38-3draws-2holds-15no results/113 (16 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Sendagawa Kumazo (1814.11 - 1815.11)
* Sendagawa Kichizo (1816.03 - 1823.02)

## **Gallery**

19th century woodblock print of ozeki Sendagawa Kumazo
## **Sources**

* Sendagawa Kumazo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Sendagawa Kumazo Rikishi Information
Shigenoumi Hirohisa

Shigenoumi Hirohisa - 重ノ海 博久 (born June 14, 1967) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Setouchi, Kagoshima. He made his debut in March 1983 and wrestled for Musashigawa stable. He reached the juryo division in November 1994. His highest rank was juryo 11 and he retired in May 1997.

## **Early Life**

Shigemura was born the eldest son of a fisherman in the town of Setouchi in Kagoshima prefecture. He practiced judo in elementary school before switching to sumo in junior high school. In his second year of junior high school he contributed to a group victory in the national tournament. During his third year, he met Musashigawa oyakata (the 57th yokozuna Mienoumi) at the national tournament. He was offered a spot in the stable and after graduating he joined Musashigawa stable.

## **Career**

Shigemura made his professional debut in March 1983. In November 1983, he won all seven matches, but missed out on the jonidan yusho after losing to Kiyonohana in a playoff. Nevertheless, he was promoted to sandanme in the following tournament and makushita in March 1986. He struggled to climb the rankings for several years as he struggled with injuries. He changed his shikona to "Shigenoumi" (重ノ海) in September 1988.

In September 1993, Shigenoumi posted a strong 6-1 record at the rank of makushita 2 and was promoted to juryo in the following November tournament. In his lone sekitori tournament Shigenoumi could only manage 4 wins and he was demoted back down to makushita in January 1994.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

Shigenoumi announced his retirement after the May 1997 tournament. After retiring he opened up a chankonabe restaurant called "Chanko Shigenoumi" (ちゃんこ 重ノ海) in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka.

## **Personal Life**

* Shigenoumi's hobbies are listening to music and watching TV.
* On February 29, 1992, Shigenoumi, still ranked in makushita, was eating out with a supporter in Higashiosaka where he heard a traffic accident outside the restaurant. He immediately went to check on the injured and provided first aid. In response, he was presented with a letter of appreciation from the Fuse Police Station.

## **Fighting Style**

Shigenoumi 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:** 305-265-34/569 (86 basho)
* **Juryo:** 4-11/15 (1 basho)
* **Makushita:** 158-150-15/307 (46 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 110-88-19/198 (31 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 28-14/42 (6 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Shigemura Hirohisa (1983.03 - 1988.07)
* Shigenoumi Hirohisa (1988.09 - 1997.05)

## **Gallery**

Shigenoumi with his kesho-mawashi (c. 1993)Shigenoumi poses with his blue mawashi (c. 1993)Shigenoumi's tegata
## **Sources**

* Shigenoumi Hirohisa Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Shigenoumi Hirohisa Rikisi Information
Takashima Stable (1922)

Takashima stable (高島部屋, Takashima-beya) was a stable of sumo wrestlers, part of the Tatsunami ichimon or group of stables. In 1961, Takashima oyakata (former komusubi Tomoegata) acquired the Tomozuna elder stock and the stable became Tomozuna stable.

## **History**

The stable existed from at least 1922, run by former maegashira Hakkozan and continued after his death in 1951 by former komusubi Tomoegata. The stable had yokozuna Yoshibayama and Ozeki Mitsuneyama as members. Upon Mitsuneyama's retirement in January 1960 he branched out and founded a stable of his own, then known as Kumagatani stable. In May 1961 he received the more prestigious Takashima toshiyori (Ex-Tomoegata having switched to the Tomozuna name) and changed the name of the stable to match. Thus the March 1961 and May 1961 banzuke both had stables called Takashima, but they were entirely separate entities, the old continuing as Tomozuna stable.

## **Owners**

* 1951 - 1961: 9th: Takashima Seiichi (former komusubi Tomoegata)
* 1922 - 1951: 8th: Takashima Junji (former maegashira Hakkozan)

## **Notable Former Wrestlers**

### **Sekiwake**

* Myobudani (former sekiwake) - *transferred to Miyagino stable*
* Terunobori (former sekiwake)

### **Komusubi**

* Hirokawa (former komusubi) - *transferred to Miyagino stable before sekitori status*

### **Maegashira**

* Matsumaeyama (former maegashira)
* Udagawa (former maegashira) - *transferred to Miyagino stable before sekitori status*
* Kaminishiki (former maegashira)
* Yoshinomine (former maegashira) - *transferred to Tomozuna stable*
* Daishin (former maegashira) - *transferred to Miyagino stable before sekitori status*
* Hanenishiki (former maegashira) - *transferred to Tomozuna stable*
* Umenishiki (former maegashira)

### **Juryo**

* Aonoumi (former juryo) - *transferred to Tomozuna stable before sekitori status*
* Wakahikari (former juryo) - *transferred to Kumagatani stable before sekitori status*
* Shikinohana (former juryo) - *transferred to Miyagino stable before sekitori status*
Sewanin

Sewanin (世話人) means an assistant. A retired wrestler (usually from the makushita division) who remains a member of the Sumo Association within his own stable to assist with various tasks, administrative or otherwise, in the stable and at tournaments and regional exhibitions.

## **Overview**

Most sewanins serve as an assistant for the wakaimonogashira or clerk during tournaments. As a sewanin it is customary for them to take the name of the shikona they had during their highest rank as an active wrestler. The job was established in the later held of the Meiji period. It was removed in November 1959, but reissued in July, 1994. There aren't exactly any requirement, except you must be an experienced wrestler (20 years or longer) and usually a former juryo ranked wrestler, except there have been exceptions for makushita wrestlers who meet similar requirements. The maximum number of sewanins was 8, but in 2004 it was changed to a limit of 13, and the retirement age is still 65.

## **List of Active Sewanin**

* Fukuryudake Shigeo, former juryo - since November 1992
* Tochigeno Yasuyuki, former makushita - since May 1995
* Ohidake Eiryu, former juryo - since March 2004
* Mutsuhokkai Katsuaki, former juryo - since March 2004
* Aranonami Jiro, former makushita - since March 2004
* Ranbo Shosuke, former makushita - since July 2013
* Tochinoyama Hiroshi, former makushita - since July 2013
* Nishikikaze Shingo, former makushita - since May 2015
Shinshuzan Yoshikane

Shinshuzan Yoshikane - 信州山 由金 (born November 1, 1918 - August 20, 1976) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Suwa, Nagano. He made his debut in May 1937 and last wrestled for Takasago stable. He reached the makuuchi division in November 1945. His highest rank was maegashira 4 and he retired in October 1948.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

At the age of 18, Kawanishi joined Takasago stable and made his professional debut in May 1937. Initially wrestling under the shikona "Suwanobori" (諏訪昇), he was promoted to sandanme in May 1939 and makushita in January 1941. He was given the shikona "Shinshuzan" (信州山) in May 1942. He won the makushita yusho with a prefect 8-0 record in May 1943 and was promoted to juryo for the following January 1944 tournament. After four tournaments in juryo, he was promoted to makuuchi in November 1945.

### **Makuuchi Career**

In November 1946, Shinshuzan posted a strong 8-5 record and was promoted to a career-best maegashira 4 rank in June 1947. In this tournament, Shinshuzan put up a strong fight against Yokozuna Haguroyama which drew the attention of the media, however, Shinshuzan finished the tournament with a poor 1-9 record. He followed with two more losing records and retired from sumo in October 1948.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring, Shinshuzan left the Japan Sumo Association and ran a restaurant in Omori District of Ota, Tokyo. He died on August 20, 1976, at the age of 57.

## **Fighting Style**

Shinshuzan 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). He was fond of employing yoritaoshi (crush out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 98-85-11/183 (23 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 24-31-11/55 (6 basho)
* **Juryo:** 24-18/42 (4 basho)
* **Makushita:** 28-20/48 (6 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 15-9/24 (3 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 3-4/7 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Makushita** Championship (May 1943)

## **Shikona History**

* Suwanobori (1937.05 - 1942.01)
* Shinshuzan Yoshikane (1942.05 - 1948.10)

## **Sources**

* Shinshuzan Yoshikane Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Shinshuzan Yoshikane Rikishi Information
Surugatsukasa Akihiro

Surugatsukasa Akihiro - 駿河司 章洋 (born August 11, 1980) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukuroi, Shizuoka. He made his debut in November 1998 and wrestled for Irumagawa stable. His highest rank was makushita 1 and he retired in September 2010.

## **Early Life**

Nagura was born on August 11, 1980, in Fukuroi, Shizuoka. He attended Hiryu High School which was known for its strong sumo program. After graduating high school, he joined Irumagawa stable.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in November 1998 and was given the shikona "Surugatsukasa" (駿河司). He reached the sandanme division in July 1999, but did not reach makushita until March 2003 due to injuries. In March 2006, he was aiming for the makushita yusho and he won his first six matches, however, he lost his final match to Kotoyutaka. In July 2008, he finished with a perfect 7-0 record, but missed out on the sandanme yusho after losing to Homarefuji in the playoff.

In September 2009, while ranked at makushita 4, Surugatsukasa was on the verge of a juryo promotion as his record was 5-1 after the eleventh day. However, he lost his exchange bout to juryo-ranked Hoshikaze. Nevertheless, he was promoted to the rank of makushita 2 for November 2009 tournament. In this tournament, Surugatsukasa finished with a 4-3 record, including a win over juryo-ranked Gagamaru, however, he was promoted to makushita 1 in January 2010 instead of juryo due to a lack of open slots in juryo. In this tournament, he finished with a 2-5 record and failed to capitalize on a juryo promotion. He retired from sumo shortly after in September 2010.

## **Personal Life**

* Surugatsukasa's older brother, Hideyasu Nagura (born 1977), was also a sumo wrestler. He joined Irumagawa stable in November 1994 and wrestled under the name Fujitsukasa. His highest rank was makushita 31. After retiring, he opened up a chanko restaurant called "Chanko Fujitsukasa" (ちゃんこ富士司) in Fukuroi, Shizuoka.

## **Fighting Style**

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

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 259-209-29/468 (72 basho)
* **Makushita:** 146-147-1/293 (42 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 84-53-17/137 (22 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 23-8-11/31 (6 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Nagura Akihiro (1998.11 - 1999.01)
* Surugatsukasa Akihiro (1999.03 - 2010.09)

## **Gallery**

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

* Surugatsukasa Akihiro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Surugatsukasa Akihiro Rikishi Information
Tengoyama Takakiyo

Tengoyama Takakiyo - 天剛山 隆清 (born October 2, 1953) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Niigata City, Niigata. He made his debut in November 1970 and last wrestled for Kise stable. He reached the juryo division in November 1981. His highest rank was juryo 5 and he retired in May 1985.

## **Early Life**

Sato attended Niigata Meikun Senior High School where he was a member of the judo club before transition to wrestling in the fall of his first year at the school. He was selected to represent Niigata Prefecture in the Japan-US High School Wrestling Tournament and when interviewed by an NHK reporter, he was asked if he tried out sumo. Sato was then introduced to Kise stable, to which he felt a personal connection as his mother's name was "Kise" (キセ) as well.

## **Career**

Sato dropped out from high school during his second year and joined Kise stable in November 1970. He was given the shikona "Tengozan" (the pronunciation was switched to Tengoyama in July 1982). He was promoted to sandanme in March 1972 and makushita in November 1975. After 11 years in the unsalaried ranks, he was promoted to juryo in November 1981.

Tengoyama was ranked in juryo for 12 consecutive tournaments, reaching as high as juryo 5 in both January and July 1982 tournaments. In July 1982, he faced off against two makuuchi rikishi, Oko and Tochiakagi, and he defeated the both. However, he finished the tournament with a 6-9 record. He fell back down to makushita in November 1983 and never returned to sekitori status.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

Tengoyama remained in makushita for another two years before announcing his retirement after the May 1985 tournament. After retiring, he opened up a chanko restaurant in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture called "Chanko Tengoyama" (ちゃんこ 天剛山).

## **Fighting Style**

Tengoyama 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. He was also fond of oshidashi, or push out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 350-351-4/701 (88 basho)
* **Juryo:** 85-95/180 (12 basho)
* **Makushita:** 151-150/301 (43 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 73-74/147 (21 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 36-30-4/66 (10 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Tengozan Takakiyo (1970.11 - 1982.05)
* Tengoyama Takakiyo (1982.07 - 1985.05)

## **Gallery**

Tengozan (c. 1972)Tengoyama during the juryo dohyo-iriTengoyama defeats Tochiakagi in Makuuchi (c. 1982)Tengoyama's tegata
## **Sources**

* Tengoyama Takakiyo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Tengoyama Takakiyo Rikishi Information
Takekuma Stable (Edo period)

Takekuma stable (武隈部屋, Takekuma-beya) was a stable of sumo wrestlers which was established in the Edo period. The stable closed and reopened on many separate occasions.

## **History**

Takekuma stable was established in the mid-late Edo period by former wrestler Suminoi Jinsuke who branched out from Isenoumi stable. After this, former juryo wrestler Tokiwa Sagakichi took over the stable and produced the sixth yokozuna Onomatsu. However, Takekuma Oyakata (former juryo Tokiwa) died and the wrestler subsequently transferred to Ikazuchi stable. Among the wrestlers transferring were future ozeki Tegarayama and Koyanagi.

In 1843, ozeki Tegarayama revived the stable and produced the 13th yokozuna Kimenzan. Takekuma Oyakata (former ozeki Tegarayama) passed away in 1858 and Kimenzan took over the stable, however, he passed away in 1871.

In 1885, Sekiwake Tegarayama branched out of Sakaigawa stable and revived Takekuma stable for the third time. Hoe oversaw the promotions of maegashira Yoshinoyama and Kurokomo (who escaped from Osaka Sumo). However, he died in 1889 and former juryo Ryumon Koinosuke took control of the stable. He produced maegashira Shiranui Kotsuemon (who later transferred to Tatekawa stable), but the stable closed once again in 1922.

In January 1929, former sekiwake Ryogoku Kajinosuke IV revived the stable, however, it closed four years later in January 1933. He reopened the stable in January 1936 and was able to produce two juryo wrestlers, but was unable to coach any wrestlers to the top division. The stable closed down in April 1954.

The most recent reincarnation of the stable was established in 1999 by former Sekiwake Kurohimeyama. It closed down in 2004 with limited success. *(see Takekuma stable (1999) for more information).*

## **Owners**

* 1929-1954: 9th Sakaigawa (former sekiwake Ryogoku)
* 1889-1922: 8th Sakaigawa (former juryo Ryumon)
* 1885-1889: 7th Sakaigawa (former sekiwake Tegarayama)
* 1843-1858: 5th Sakaigawa (former ozeki Tegarayama)
* ?-?: 4th Sakaigawa (former juryo Tokiwa)
* ?-?: 3rd Sakaigawa (former *unknown rank* Suminoi)

## **Notable Former Wrestlers**

* Kimenzan (the 13th yokozuna)
* Onomatsu (the 6th yokozuna)
Satorufuji Teppei

Satorufuji Teppei - 聖富士 哲平 (born May 29, 2004) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Yaizu, Shizuoka. He made his debut in January 2023 and currently wrestles for Isegahama stable. His highest rank as of 2023 is makushita 3.

## **Early Life**

Teppei Kuwabara was born on May 29, 2004, in Yaizu, Shizuoka. He began practicing sumo at an early age and won a local wanpaku sumo tournament during his time in the second grade. He attended Yaizu Municipal Minato Junior High School where he was a member of the school's sumo club. Kuwabara went on to attend Hiryu High School and was a member of the school's strong sumo club. During his third year, he won the team competition with his school at the National High School Sumo Tournament. After high school, he was recruited into Isegahama stable by Isegahama Oyakata (the 63rd Yokozuna Asahifuji).

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in January 2023 and was given the shikona "Satorufuji" (聖富士). In May 2023, he finished with a 7-0 and defeated Oshoryu in a playoff to claim the jonidan yusho. He was subsequently promoted to sandanme in July 2023 and followed with two more winning records to earn a promotion to makushita in November 2023. In his makushita debut, Satorufuji claimed the makushita yusho with a perfect 7-0 record.

## **Fighting Style**

Satorufuji is proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His most common techniques are oshidashi (push out) and yorikiri (force out). He also regularly employs uwatenage (overarm throw).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 30-5/35 (6 basho)
* **Makushita:** 7-0/7 (1 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 11-3/14 (2 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 7-0/7 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Makushita** Championship (November 2023)
* 1 **Jonidan** Championship (May 2023)

## **Gallery**

Satorufuji gets recruited into Isegahama stable (c. 2022)Satorufuji gets measured upon joining sumo (c. 2022)Satorufuji prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2023)Satorufuji throws Oshoryu to win the Sandanme Yusho (c. 2023)Satorufuji wins his first Sandanme Yusho (c. 2023)Satorufuji defeats Kitaharima to win the Makushita Yusho (c. 2023)
## **Sources**

* Satorufuji Teppei Rikishi Information
* Chunichi Article on Satorufuji
Shoeito Hirokatsu

Shoeito Hirokatsu - 祥映斗 宏勝 (born June 6, 1971) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kirishima, Kagoshima. He made his debut in March 1987 and wrestled for Izutsu stable. His highest rank was makushita 3 and he retired in May 1999.

## **Early Life**

Hiroshi Murata was born on June 6, 1971, in the town of Yokogawa (currently incorporated into Kirishima City) in Kagoshima prefecture. Prior to joining sumo, he was an avid swimmer and won a local 50m freestyle competition in Kagoshima in 1983. He was later recruited into Izutsu stable.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in March 1987 and initially wrestled under his surname Murata. He initially struggled and was unable to break through the lowest jonokuchi division. In September 1988, he finished with a strong 6-1 record, but missed out on the jonokuchi yusho after losing to the American Sentoryu in a playoff. Nevertheless, after this tournament he began producing more consistent results. In May 1989 he was given the shikona "Kirinowaka" (霧の若). He was promoted to sandanme in March 1990 and makushita in May 1992.

In January 1993, he won the sandanme yusho with a perfect 7-0 record and after the yusho, he established himself in the upper-half of makushita. In September 1994, he was given the new shikona "Shoeito" (祥映斗). He reached a career-best makushita 3 in May 1996, but failed to capitalize on a juryo promotion after finishing with a 3-4 record. He returned to the rank of makushita 3 in November 1996, but finished with another 3-4 record.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

Towards his, he suffered a neck injury which hindered his fighting ability and he subsequently retired from sumo in May 1999. After retiring from sumo he became an actor under the stage name "Hiroshi Ryogoku" (両國 宏).

## **Personal Life**

* Shoeito was known for his muscular build and his resemblance to senior stablemate Kirishima.
* He fought a total of five matches in juryo: once against Daishi, once against Tochiazuma, once against Saigo, and twice against Kotogaume, however, he lost all five matches.

## **Fighting Style**

Shoeito was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. His most common kimarite was yorikiri (force out) followed by uwatenage (overarm throw).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 255-237-19/492 (74 basho)
* **Makushita:** 111-115-5/226 (33 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 84-63-14/147 (23 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 33-30/63 (9 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 27-29/56 (8 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Sandanme** Championship (January 1993)

## **Shikona History**

* Murata (1987.03 - 1989.03)
* Kirinowaka Taro (1989.05 - 1994.07)
* Shoeito Hirokatsu (1994.09 - 1999.05)

## **Gallery**

Shoeito prepares for his match in juryo (c. 1996)
## **Sources**

* Shoeito Hirokatsu Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Shoeito Hirokatsu Rikishi Information
Sanbeyama Masao

Sanbeyama Masao - 三瓶山 征夫 (born June 8, 1938) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Oda, Shimane. He made his debut in May 1957 and last wrestled for Nishonoseki stable. He reached the juryo division in January 1963. His highest rank was juryo 4 and he retired in May 1968.

## **Early Life**

Masao Shigeta was born the second son of a joinery shop owner in Oda, Shimane. He liked baseball as a kid, but also took part in judo and swimming. In addition to these sports, he also participated in amateur sumo. Because of this, he was introduced to Nakamura stable by a friend and made his professional debut in may 1957.

## **Career**

Initially wrestling under the shikona "Ishimifuji" (石見冨士), he won the jonokuchi yusho in his first professional tournament. He was promoted to sandanme in July 1958 and makushita in March 1960. In 1961, his Nakamura stable closed down and he transferred to Nishonoseki stable. In November 1962, he posted a 4-3 record at the rank of makushita 1 and was promoted to juryo for the January 1963 tournament.

Upon reaching the elite sekitori ranks he changed his shikona to "Sanbeyama" (三瓶山). He posted three consecutive winning records from his juryo debut and was promoted to the rank of juryo 4 in July 1963. In this tournament, he wrestled his first and only match in makuuchi against Toyokuni. However, he finished with a 5-10 record and never managed to reach the top division. In November 1965 he fractured his left ankle in a match against Yoshinohana on the 13th day and had to pull out of the tournaments. He continue to sit out of the following tournament and was demoted back down to makushita in March 1966.

He returned to juryo after winning the makushita yusho in November 1966. However, he was unable to establish himself in juryo and was demoted back down to makushita in January 1968. He retired from sumo in May 1968 after wrestling a total of 24 tournaments in juryo.

## **Fighting Style**

Sanbeyama 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 tuskidashi (thrust out), and yorikiri (force out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 341-307-1/647 (66 basho)
* **Juryo:** 166-178-1/343 (24 basho)
* **Makushita:** 102-82/184 (26 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 46-34/80 (10 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 20-12/32 (4 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 7-1/8 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Makushita** Championship (November 1966)
* 1 **Jonokuchi** Championship (September 1957)

## **Shikona History**

* Ishimifuji Masao (1957.11 - 1962.11)
* Sanbeyama Masao (1963.01 - 1968.05)

## **Gallery**

Sanbeyama after winning the makushita yusho (c. 1966)
## **Sources**

* Sanbeyama Masao Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Sanbeyama Masao Rikishi Information
Takinosato Ryunosuke

Takinosato Ryunosuke - 多紀ノ里 龍之助 (born February 26, 1959) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Sasayama, Hyogo. He made his debut in May 1978 and wrestled for Hanaregoma stable. His highest rank was makushita 43 and he retired in May 1985.

## **Career**

Jani Matsumoto joined Hanakago stable (later transferred to Hanaregoma stable in 1981) and made his professional debut in May 1978 under the shikona "Onoryu" (大ノ龍). In July 1978, he finished with a strong 6-1 record and defeated Kototetsu to claim the jonokuchi yusho. In January 1980, he was given the new shikona "Okaze" (大風). He reached the sandanme division in November 1980 and was given the new shikona "Takinosato" (多紀ノ里) in March 1982. He was promoted to makushita in November 1982 and reached a career-best makushita 43 in September 1983. He retired from sumo in May 1985.

## **Personal Life**

* Jani Matsumoto is of non-Japanese descent. Jani is a name of Finnish or Hungarian descent.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 150-137-7/287 (43 basho)
* **Makushita:** 10-18/28 (4 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 82-72-7/154 (23 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 52-46/98 (14 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Jonokuchi** Championship (July 1978)

## **Shikona History**

* Matsumoto (1978.05 - 1978.05)
* Onoryu Ryunosuke (1978.07 - 1979.11)
* Okaze (1980.01 - 1982.01)
* Takinosato Ryunosuke (1982.03 - 1985.05)

## **Gallery**

Takinosato (far right) after winning the Jonokuchi yusho (c. 1978)Takinosato (middle) with his stablemates (c. 1981)

## **Sources**

* Takinosato Ryunosuke Rikishi Information
Taiga Kisho

Taiga Kisho - 太牙 希賞 (born July 21, 1980) is a former Mongolian professional sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar. He made his debut in March 2001 and wrestled for Shikihide stable. His highest rank was makushita 19 and he retired in July 2014.

## **Early Life**

Sumiyabazar Sharbuyanhuu came to Japan on October 25, 2000, alongside six other Mongolians (which included 69th-yokozuna Hakuho and stablemate Sensho). The seven Mongolians first practiced sumo at the Settsu Warehouse sumo club (摂津倉庫) and he got an offer from Shikihide stable. He was given the shikona "Taiga" (大河) and made his professional debut in March 2001.

## **Career**

Taiga rose up the jonokuchi and jonidan divisions in gradual fashion and reached the sandanme division in September 2002. He spent two years in sandanme before reaching makushita in September 2004. However, his makushita experience was quite short and he was immediately demoted back down to sandanme. In May 2006 he was promoted back to makushita, but in the following tournament he suffered an injury and had to pull out on the tenth day. As a result he fell back down to sandanme. After being promoted to makushita for the fourth time in 2008, he was able to establish himself in the division, but due to more injuries, he was demoted back down to sandanme in September 2010. It was not until May 2012, when Taiga established himself in the division again. In May 2013, Taiga was gunning for the makushita yusho as he won all of his first six matches, however, he lost the last match to Wakamisho (future Terunofuji) and lost out on the yusho to Osunaarashi. Nonetheless, he was promoted to a career-best makushita 19 in July 2013, however, this rank proved to high as he lost all of his matches. In the following tournament his shikona changed to "Daioko" (大黄虎), but he still produced a 1-6 record and was demoted back down to the sandanme division.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

He changed his shikona back to "Taiga" (太牙) in March 2014, but continued to struggle in his sumo. His retirement was announced after a winless record in July 2014.

According to his Facebook, as of 2020, he works as a sports psychologist.

## **Fighting Style**

Taiga 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 yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 273-275-5/546 (80 basho)
* **Makushita:** 82-110-4/190 (28 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 158-142-1/300 (43 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 29-20/49 (7 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Taiga Kisho (2001.03 - 2013.07)
* Daioko Zenshin (2013.09 - 2014.01)
* Taiga Kisho (2014.03 - 2014.07)

## **Gallery**

Taiga (left) joins sumo alongside future Yokozuna Hakuho (c. 2001)Taiga prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2007)Taiga's retirement ceremony (c. 2014)

## **Sources**

* Taiga Kisho Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Taiga Kisho Rikishi Information
Sanoyama Stable (1955)

Sanoyama (佐ノ山部屋, Sanoyama-beya) was a stable of sumo wrestlers, part of the Takasago ichimon or group of stables. It closed in 1960, but was revived a year later by komusubi Kuninobori, however, the stable closed four years later in 1964, with all its personnel transferring to Takasago stable.

## **History**

The stable in its modern form was established in March 1955 by former Maegashira Asahibiki. However, Sanoyama Oyakata passed away in February 1960 and the stable closed down with all its wrestlers transferring to the affiliated Takasago stable. In July 1961 the stable was revived by former komusubi Kuninobori, and in March 1962, the stable's first and only sekitori Kurikeyama was promoted to makuuchi. However, after Kurikeyama announced his retirement in January 1964, the stable closed in February 1964 and all wrestlers and personnel transferred back to Takasago stable.

## **Owners**

* 1961-1964: 11th Sanoyama Kunio (former komusubi Kuninobori)
* 1960-1961: defunct
* 1955-1960: 10th Sanoyama Nobuchika (former maegashira Asahibiki)
Takamiwaka Kiyokazu

Takamiwaka Kiyokazu - 高見若 清一 (born December 12, 1969 - October 23, 1996) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Sanjo, Niigata. He made his debut in January 1986 and wrestled for Azumazeki stable. His highest rank was makushita 12 and he retired in September 1995.

## **Career**

Kiyoshi Hoshino joined Takasago stable and made his professional debut in January 1986. Shortly after entering professional sumo, he transferred to the newly established Azumazeki stable in February 1986. In March 1986, he was given the shikona "Takamiwaka" (高見若). He was promoted to sandanme in March 1987 and makushita in July 1988. Starting from September 1992, Takamiwaka began performing the bow-twirling ceremony and he continued to perform the ceremony until his retirement in September 1995. He reached a career-best makushita 12 in July 1994, but he could only finish with a 1-6 record.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring from sumo in September 1995, he served as yokozuna Akebono's manager, however, he died on October 23, 1996, due to peptic ulcer disease after only retiring a year before. He was 26 years old.

## **Fighting Style**

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

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 213-178-15/389 (59 basho)
* **Makushita:** 107-111-6/217 (32 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 80-51-9/130 (20 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 21-14/35 (5 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Hoshino Kiyoshi (1986.01 - 1986.01)
* Takamiwaka Kiyokazu (1986.03 - 1995.09)

## **Gallery**

Takamiwaka performs the bow-twirling ceremony (c. 1993)
## **Sources**

* Takamiwaka Kiyokazu Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Takamiwaka Kiyokazu Rikishi Information
Shin (yobidashi)

Shin - 慎 (born January 1, 1994) is a Japanese professional sumo usher from Hirakata, Osaka. He was recruited in April 2009 and debuted in the May 2009 tournament and he belongs to Michinoku stable. He reached the Makushita rank in January 2022.

## **Career**

* May 2009 - Had his debut under Michinoku stable as a Jonokuchi yobidashi
* January 2014 - Promoted to Jonidan yobidashi
* January 2020 - Promoted to Sandanme yobidashi
* January 2022 - Promoted to Makushita yobidashi
Shiraneyama Munenori

Shiraneyama Munenori - 白根山 宗則 (born March 11, 1950) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Minami-Alps, Yamanashi. He made his debut in September 1966 and last wrestled for Isenoumi stable. He reached the juryo division in March 1972. His highest rank was juryo 13 and he retired in May 1977.

## **Early Life**

After graduating from junior high school, he worked at a local post office for around one and a half year. However, he aspired to become a sumo wrestler and joined Isenoumi stable despite his parent's heavy opposition.

## **Career**

He made his debut in September 1966 and was given the shikona "Shiraneyama" (白根山). He steadily climbed up the ranks and in his sandanme debut, he won all seven matches, but missed out on the yusho after losing the playoff. Nevertheless, he was promoted to makushita in the following May 1968 tournament, but he went winless in the tournament. In 1970, he briefly reverted back to his surname of Fukazawa but switched to Shiraneyama in the beginning of 1971. In January 1972 he produced a 5-2 record at the rank of makushita 4 and was promoted to juryo in the following March 1972 tournament.

In his first tournament as a sekitori, he produced a 4-11 record and was demoted back down to makushita. This proved to be his only tournament ranked in juryo. He was unable to return to juryo, but did have many strong attempts to return to sekitori, and he announced his retirement after the May 1977 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Shiraneyama 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. He also liked to employ tsuridashi, or lift out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 234-201-7/435 (64 basho)
* **Juryo:** 4-11/15 (1 basho)
* **Makushita:** 159-149-7/308 (45 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 46-24/70 (10 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 21-14/35 (5 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Shiraneyama Munenori (1966.09 - 1970.07)
* Fukazawa Munenori (1970.09 - 1971.01)
* Shiraneyama Munenori (1971.03 - 1977.05)

## **Gallery**

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

* Shiraneyama Munenori Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Shiraneyama Munenori Rikishi Information
Tanji Jun

Tanji Jun - 丹治 純 (born June 5, 2006) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukushima City, Fukushima. He made his debut in March 2022 and currently wrestles for Arashio stable. His highest rank as of 2023 is makushita 29.

## **Early Life**

Jun Tanji was born in Fukushima to a Japanese father and a Russian mother. He initially participated in rhythmic gymnastics through the influence of his mother, who was also a rhythmic gymnast, but switched to sumo during his third year at Fukushima Shiritsu Suginome Elementary School. He then attended Fukushima Shiritsu Fukushima Daiichi Junior High School where he won the Fukushima and Tohoku tournaments and reached the best 16 at the national level. After junior high school, he joined Arashio stable which was already home to his older brother Taiga.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in March 2022 and wrestled under his surname Tanji. In May 2022, he finished with a strong 6-1 record, but missed out on the jonokuchi yusho after losing to Kazekeno in the playoff. He followed with another 6-1 record in July and was promoted to sandanme for the September 2022 tournament. He was promoted to makushita in July 2023, a little after his 17th birthday.

## **Personal Life**

* Tanji's older brother, Taiga, joined Arashio stable as well in March 2018.
* Tanji's mother, Natalia, is Russian.

## **Fighting Style**

Taiga is proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His most often used winning kimarite is yorikiri (force out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 44-26/70 (10 basho)
* **Makushita:** 4-10/14 (2 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 28-14/42 (6 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

## **Gallery**

Tanji gets measured upon joining sumo (c. 2022)Tanji during his time in Maezumo (c. 2022)Tanji defeats Kotokenryu (c. 2023)Tanji prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2023)Tanji defeats Kitaharima (c. 2023)

## **Sources**

* Tanji Jun Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Tanji Jun Rikishi Information