Tochinishiki Kiyotaka (Japanese: 栃錦 清隆; February 20, 1925 – January 10, 1990) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler…
Tochinishiki Kiyotaka (Japanese: 栃錦 清隆; February 20, 1925 – January 10, 1990) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tokyo. He was the sport's 44th yokozuna. He won ten top division yūshō or tournament championships and was a rival of fellow yokozuna Wakanohana I. He became the head coach of Kasugano stable in 1959 and was head of the Japan Sumo Association from 1974 until 1988.
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Matsunobori Shigeo (20 July 1924 – 21 April 1986) was a sumo wrestler from Matsudo Chiba, Japan. He fought for the now…
Matsunobori Shigeo (20 July 1924 – 21 April 1986) was a sumo wrestler from Matsudo Chiba, Japan. He fought for the now defunct Ōyama stable, joining in 1941. He reached the top makuuchi division in 1951 and made the second highest ōzeki rank (alongside Wakanohana) in 1956, after finishing as a runner-up to Kagamisato in the September 1955 tournament. He was an ōzeki for fifteen tournaments, although he lost the rank at the end of 1958. He retired in November 1961, and in his role as an elder of the Japan Sumo Association he became the head of Ōyama stable in January 1962 upon the death of his old stablemaster, ex-sekiwake Takanobori. He produced one sekitori, the maegashira Daihi, who retired in 1983. Shortly after Ōyama's death in April 1986 the stable was wound up and its two remaining wrestlers retired.
Kitanonada Noboru (February 1, 1923 – January 8, 2002), born Noboru Ogata, was a sumo wrestler from Abashiri, Hokkaido…
Kitanonada Noboru (February 1, 1923 – January 8, 2002), born Noboru Ogata, was a sumo wrestler from Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. He was ranked in the top makuuchi division from 1950 until 1962 and earned ten gold stars for defeating yokozuna. After his retirement from active competition he was an elder of the Japan Sumo Association and worked as a coach at Tatsunami stable until his mandatory retirement in 1988 upon reaching 65 years of age. He then became a sumo TV commentator.
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Tamanoumi Daitarō (real name Tomohiro Miura; 2 January 1923 – 27 September 1987) was a sumo wrestler from Ōita, Japan.…
Tamanoumi Daitarō (real name Tomohiro Miura; 2 January 1923 – 27 September 1987) was a sumo wrestler from Ōita, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. He won a top division tournament championship in 1957. He was later the head coach of Kataonami stable.
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Kotonishiki Noboru (March 7, 1922 – July 14, 1974, born Noboru Fujimura) was a sumo wrestler and coach from Kanonji…
Kotonishiki Noboru (March 7, 1922 – July 14, 1974, born Noboru Fujimura) was a sumo wrestler and coach from Kanonji, Kagawa, Japan. His highest rank was komusubi. He was runner-up in the January 1949 tournament and earned seven gold stars for defeating yokozuna. After his retirement in 1955 he founded the Sadogatake stable and produced yokozuna Kotozakura among others. He ran the stable until his death in 1974.
Azumafuji Kin'ichi (Japanese: 東富士 欽壹; October 28, 1921 – July 31, 1973) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from…
Azumafuji Kin'ichi (Japanese: 東富士 欽壹; October 28, 1921 – July 31, 1973) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Taitō, Tokyo. He was the sport's 40th yokozuna, and later a professional wrestler.
Kamikaze Shoichi (born Shoichi Akazawa; October 19, 1921 – May 15, 1990) was a sumo wrestler from Higashikagawa, Kagawa…
Kamikaze Shoichi (born Shoichi Akazawa; October 19, 1921 – May 15, 1990) was a sumo wrestler from Higashikagawa, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1937 and reached the top division in May 1942. His highest rank was sekiwake. He won six gold stars against grand champion yokozuna in the course of his career. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Kataonami. He left the Sumo Association in September 1952.
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Yoshibayama Junnosuke (Japanese: 吉葉山 潤之輔; April 3, 1920 – November 26, 1977), real name Ikeda Junnosuke (池田 潤之輔), was a…
Yoshibayama Junnosuke (Japanese: 吉葉山 潤之輔; April 3, 1920 – November 26, 1977), real name Ikeda Junnosuke (池田 潤之輔), was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Atsuta District, Hokkaido. He was the sport's 43rd yokozuna. He suffered a number of injuries and only won one tournament championship, but was a popular wrestler. He was a runner-up five times, and earned three special prizes and two gold stars in his top division career. After his retirement in 1958 he revived and led the Miyagino stable until his death in 1977.
Terukuni Manzō (Japanese: 照國 万藏; January 10, 1919 – March 20, 1977) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from…
Terukuni Manzō (Japanese: 照國 万藏; January 10, 1919 – March 20, 1977) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ogachi, Akita. He was the sport's 38th yokozuna. He was promoted to yokozuna without any top division tournament titles to his name, although he later attained two.
Shionoumi Unemon (born Tado Kishimoto; 1 March 1918 – 18 July 1983) was a sumo wrestler from Himeji, Japan. He made his…
Shionoumi Unemon (born Tado Kishimoto; 1 March 1918 – 18 July 1983) was a sumo wrestler from Himeji, Japan. He made his professional debut in January 1938, reaching the top makuuchi division in January 1943. His highest rank was ōzeki, which he held in two spells from June 1947 until October 1948, and again from January 1950 until his retirement in May 1951. He then became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association and worked as a coach at Dewanoumi stable until reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 in 1983. He died later in the same year.
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Saganohana Katsumi (5 December 1917 – 28 March 1975) was a professional sumo wrestler born as Katsumi Kitamura in Saga…
Saganohana Katsumi (5 December 1917 – 28 March 1975) was a professional sumo wrestler born as Katsumi Kitamura in Saga City, Japan. His highest rank was ōzeki.
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Nayoroiwa Shizuo (名寄岩静男, September 27, 1914 – January 26, 1971) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Nayoro, Hokkaidō…
Nayoroiwa Shizuo (名寄岩静男, September 27, 1914 – January 26, 1971) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Nayoro, Hokkaidō, Japan.
Akinoumi Setsuo (Japanese: 安藝ノ海 節男, Hepburn: Akinoumi Setsuo; May 30, 1914 – March 25, 1979), born Nagata Setsuo (永田…
Akinoumi Setsuo (Japanese: 安藝ノ海 節男, Hepburn: Akinoumi Setsuo; May 30, 1914 – March 25, 1979), born Nagata Setsuo (永田 節男), was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Hiroshima. He was the sport's 37th yokozuna.
Maedayama Eigorō (Japanese: 前田山 英五郎; May 4, 1914 – August 17, 1971) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from…
Maedayama Eigorō (Japanese: 前田山 英五郎; May 4, 1914 – August 17, 1971) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ehime Prefecture. He was the sport's 39th yokozuna.
Futabayama Sadaji (双葉山 定次; February 9, 1912 – December 16, 1968) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Oita…
Futabayama Sadaji (双葉山 定次; February 9, 1912 – December 16, 1968) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Oita Prefecture. Entering sumo in 1927, he was the sport's 35th yokozuna from 1937 until his retirement in 1945. He won twelve yūshō or top division championships and had a winning streak of 69 consecutive bouts, an all-time record. because of his dominance he was extremely popular with the public. After his retirement he was head coach of Tokitsukaze stable and chairman of the Japan Sumo Association.
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Dewanohana Kuniichi (Japanese: 出羽ノ花國市; March 1, 1909 – May 30, 1987), born Kuniichi Ichikawa (市川國一), was a Japanese…
Dewanohana Kuniichi (Japanese: 出羽ノ花國市; March 1, 1909 – May 30, 1987), born Kuniichi Ichikawa (市川國一), was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Komatsu, Ishikawa (Japan). His highest rank was maegashira 1. After retiring from active competition in 1940, he took on a position as coach at Dewanoumi stable, later ascending to head coach from 1960 to 1968 following the death of Tsunenohana. He then was elected chairman (rijichō) of the Japan Sumo Association under the name of Musashigawa from 1968 to 1974. Unlike most of his contemporaries, he had a business education background.
Minanogawa Tōzō (Japanese: 男女ノ川 登三; September 17, 1903 – January 20, 1971), also known as Asashio Kyojiro (朝潮 供次郎), was…
Minanogawa Tōzō (Japanese: 男女ノ川 登三; September 17, 1903 – January 20, 1971), also known as Asashio Kyojiro (朝潮 供次郎), was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tsukuba, Ibaraki. He was the sport's 34th yokozuna.
Kagamiiwa Zenshirō (born Zenshirō Sasaki, 4 May 1902 – 5 August 1950) was a sumo wrestler from Aomori Prefecture…
Kagamiiwa Zenshirō (born Zenshirō Sasaki, 4 May 1902 – 5 August 1950) was a sumo wrestler from Aomori Prefecture, Japan. His highest rank was ōzeki.
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Shimizugawa Motokichi (清水川 元吉, Shimizugawa Motokichi; 13 January 1900 – 5 July 1967) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from…
Shimizugawa Motokichi (清水川 元吉, Shimizugawa Motokichi; 13 January 1900 – 5 July 1967) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Goshogawara, Aomori, Japan. His highest rank was ōzeki.
Tachihikari Denemon (Japanese: 太刀光 電右エ門; 29 March 1897 – 15 May 1952) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from…
Tachihikari Denemon (Japanese: 太刀光 電右エ門; 29 March 1897 – 15 May 1952) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Mikasa, Hokkaido. His highest rank was ōzeki. He was a member of the Tomozuna and Takasago stable. After retiring in 1927 he was an elder of the Japan Sumo Association under the name of Naruto (鳴戸).
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Miyagiyama Fukumatsu (Japanese: 宮城山 福松; February 27, 1895 – November 19, 1943) was a Japanese professional sumo…
Miyagiyama Fukumatsu (Japanese: 宮城山 福松; February 27, 1895 – November 19, 1943) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture. He was the sport's 29th yokozuna, and the last yokozuna in Osaka sumo.
Ōnosato Mansuke (Japanese: 大ノ里 萬助; born Mansuke Tennai (天内 萬助), April 1, 1892 - January 22, 1938) was a Japanese…
Ōnosato Mansuke (Japanese: 大ノ里 萬助; born Mansuke Tennai (天内 萬助), April 1, 1892 - January 22, 1938) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from the Minamitsugaru District (now Fujisaki) in the Aomori Prefecture. Nicknamed Sumō no kami-sama (相撲の神様; Sumo god),, he was one of the leaders of the Shunjuen Incident.
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Ryōgoku Kajinosuke II (両國 勇治郎, March 18, 1892 – August 10, 1960) was a Japanese sumo wrestler. His highest rank was…
Ryōgoku Kajinosuke II (両國 勇治郎, March 18, 1892 – August 10, 1960) was a Japanese sumo wrestler. His highest rank was sekiwake.
Tochigiyama Moriya (Japanese: 栃木山 守也; February 5, 1892 – October 3, 1959) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He…
Tochigiyama Moriya (Japanese: 栃木山 守也; February 5, 1892 – October 3, 1959) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 27th yokozuna from 1918 until 1925. Generally he is considered one of the pioneers of modern sumo. He remains the lightest yokozuna in the history of the sport with a weight of 104 kg.
Ōnishiki Uichirō (Japanese: 大錦 卯一郎; 25 November 1891 – 13 May 1941) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was…
Ōnishiki Uichirō (Japanese: 大錦 卯一郎; 25 November 1891 – 13 May 1941) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 26th yokozuna. On 2 November 1922, he became the first yokozuna to perform the yokozuna dohyō-iri at the Meiji Shrine.
Nishinoumi Kajirō III (Japanese: 西ノ海 嘉治郎; November 2, 1890 – July 28, 1933) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler.…
Nishinoumi Kajirō III (Japanese: 西ノ海 嘉治郎; November 2, 1890 – July 28, 1933) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 30th yokozuna.
Tsushimanada Yakichi (Japanese: 對馬洋 弥吉; born Yakichi Kawakami (弥吉 川上), August 19, 1887 – February 16, 1933) was a…
Tsushimanada Yakichi (Japanese: 對馬洋 弥吉; born Yakichi Kawakami (弥吉 川上), August 19, 1887 – February 16, 1933) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tsushima in the Nagasaki Prefecture. As of May 1962, he is one of six wrestlers in that prefecture to have reached or surpassed the rank of ōzeki, and the first to have achieved this feat since the fourth Tamagaki Gakunosuke, 107 years earlier.
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Ōtori Tanigorō (Japanese: 鳳 谷五郎; April 3, 1887 – November 16, 1956) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from…
Ōtori Tanigorō (Japanese: 鳳 谷五郎; April 3, 1887 – November 16, 1956) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Inzai, Chiba Prefecture. He was the sport's 24th yokozuna.
Tamatsubaki Kentarō (玉椿憲太郎, Tamatsubaki Kentarō; 10 November 1883 – 19 September 1928) was a sumo wrestler from Toyama…
Tamatsubaki Kentarō (玉椿憲太郎, Tamatsubaki Kentarō; 10 November 1883 – 19 September 1928) was a sumo wrestler from Toyama City, Japan. He was known for his techniques, which accommodated his small size. Although his height was only 158 cm, he gave the likes of Hitachiyama and others a real challenge and was called the "mite". He was the shortest wrestler in sumo history, and also one of the lightest at 73 kg. His highest rank was sekiwake. After retirement, he was known as Shiratama-oyakata.
Isenohama Keitarō (Japanese: 伊勢ノ濱慶太郎; born Keitarō Nakadashi (中立 慶太郎), November 9, 1883 – May 17, 1928) was a Japanese…
Isenohama Keitarō (Japanese: 伊勢ノ濱慶太郎; born Keitarō Nakadashi (中立 慶太郎), November 9, 1883 – May 17, 1928) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Honjo, Sumida, Tokyo.
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Ōnishiki Daigorō (Japanese: 大錦 大五郎; 22 July 1883 – 16 May 1943) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the…
Ōnishiki Daigorō (Japanese: 大錦 大五郎; 22 July 1883 – 16 May 1943) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 28th yokozuna.
Asashio Tarō (Japanese: 朝潮 太郎; born Chokichi Komota (薦田 長吉), April 19, 1879 – April 30, 1962) was a Japanese…
Asashio Tarō (Japanese: 朝潮 太郎; born Chokichi Komota (薦田 長吉), April 19, 1879 – April 30, 1962) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ehime Prefecture, Japan. He is the second wrestler to bear the shikona, or ring name, Asashio. He became the stablemaster of Takasago stable in 1915 while still active, and continued to run the stable after his retirement in 1919 until 1941, when he passed on the Takasago elder share to then ōzeki Maedayama. He died in 1962 at the age of 83.
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Umegatani Tōtarō II (梅ヶ谷 藤太郎; March 11, 1878 – September 2, 1927) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Toyama…
Umegatani Tōtarō II (梅ヶ谷 藤太郎; March 11, 1878 – September 2, 1927) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. He was the sport's 20th yokozuna. Umegatani had a great rivalry with fellow yokozuna Hitachiyama Taniemon. Their era was known as the Ume-Hitachi Era and it brought sumo to heights of popularity never before seen in the Meiji period.
Tachiyama Mineemon (Japanese: 太刀山 峯右衞門; August 15, 1877 – April 3, 1941) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from…
Tachiyama Mineemon (Japanese: 太刀山 峯右衞門; August 15, 1877 – April 3, 1941) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. He was the sport's 22nd yokozuna. He was well known for his extreme strength and skill. He won 99 out of 100 matches from 1909 to 1916 (not counting draws), and also won eleven top division tournament championships (two of them unofficial as they were before the championship system was established in 1909).
Kunimiyama Etsukichi (Japanese: 國見山 悦吉; born Etsukichi Matsushita (松下 悦吉, Matsushita Etsukichi), March 28, 1876 –…
Kunimiyama Etsukichi (Japanese: 國見山 悦吉; born Etsukichi Matsushita (松下 悦吉, Matsushita Etsukichi), March 28, 1876 – September 25, 1924) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tosa District, Kōchi (now Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture). He reached the rank of ōzeki in May 1905 and was the first wrestler to be promoted at that rank since Yahatayama, 14 years earlier. He was also the last ōzeki from his prefecture until the promotion of Tamanishiki in May 1930, 25 years later.
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Hitachiyama Taniemon (常陸山 谷右衞門; January 19, 1874 – June 19, 1922) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Mito…
Hitachiyama Taniemon (常陸山 谷右衞門; January 19, 1874 – June 19, 1922) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. He was the sport's 19th yokozuna from 1903 till 1914. His great rivalry with Umegatani Tōtarō II created the "Ume-Hitachi Era" and did much to popularise sumo. He is remembered as much for his exploits in promoting the sport as for his strength on the dohyō. In his later years as head coach of Dewanoumi stable he trained hundreds of wrestlers, including three yokozuna. Many consider him the most honorable yokozuna in sumo history, which earned him the nickname "Kakusei" (角聖), or "sumo saint".
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Takamiyama Torinosuke (髙見山酉之助, October 25, 1873 – January 11, 1924) was a Japanese sumo wrestler.
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Araiwa Kamenosuke (荒岩 亀之助, March 1, 1871 – September 3, 1920) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Tottori Prefecture. His…
Araiwa Kamenosuke (荒岩 亀之助, March 1, 1871 – September 3, 1920) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Tottori Prefecture. His highest rank was ōzeki.
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Ōzutsu Man'emon (大砲 万右衛門; 30 December 1869 – 27 May 1918) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Shiroishi…
Ōzutsu Man'emon (大砲 万右衛門; 30 December 1869 – 27 May 1918) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture. He was the sport's 18th yokozuna.
Ōikari Montarō (大碇 紋太郎; February 22, 1869 – January 27, 1930) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Chita…
Ōikari Montarō (大碇 紋太郎; February 22, 1869 – January 27, 1930) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Chita District, Owari Province (now Handa, Aichi Prefecture). Wrestling for the Tokyo-based Sumo Association, he made his debut in May 1885 at Isenoumi stable. He reached the makuuchi division in January 1893 and reached the rank of ōzeki in 1895. Because he later wrestled for the Kyoto-based Sumo Association, he was awarded a yokozuna license by the Gōjō family in April 1899. However, since this yokozuna license was not issued by the Yoshida family, he is not recognized by the Japan Sumo Association as being on the list of official yokozuna. Although he retired from the Tokyo Sumo Association in 1898, his final retirement date is unknown.
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Hōō Umagorō (鳳凰 馬五郎; September 3, 1866 – May 4, 1907) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Narashino…
Hōō Umagorō (鳳凰 馬五郎; September 3, 1866 – May 4, 1907) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Narashino, Shimōsa. He made his debut in May 1887 and wrestled for Miyagino stable. He reached the makuuchi division in January 1893 and reached the rank of ōzeki in 1897. He retired in May, 1903 and died in May, 1907.
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Ichinoya Tōtarō (Japanese: 一ノ矢 藤太郎; born Tōtarō Fukushi (福士 藤太郎, Fukushi Tōtarō), March 25, 1856 – February 15, 1923)…
Ichinoya Tōtarō (Japanese: 一ノ矢 藤太郎; born Tōtarō Fukushi (福士 藤太郎, Fukushi Tōtarō), March 25, 1856 – February 15, 1923) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Minamitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture (now Inakadate, Aomori), Japan. His highest rank was ōzeki. He is the third ōzeki from Aomori Prefecture and the first promoted at this rank in 55 years, after Akitsukaze's promotion in 1834.
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Onigatani Saiji (鬼ヶ谷才治, April 19, 1855 – February 2, 1931) was a Japanese sumo wrestler who is known for being active…
Onigatani Saiji (鬼ヶ谷才治, April 19, 1855 – February 2, 1931) was a Japanese sumo wrestler who is known for being active in the top makuuchi division at the age of 51, which is a record after the beginning of the Meiji era.
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Nishinoumi Kajirō I (西ノ海 嘉治郎; February 19, 1855 – November 30, 1908) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from…
Nishinoumi Kajirō I (西ノ海 嘉治郎; February 19, 1855 – November 30, 1908) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Sendai, Satsuma Province. He was the sport's 16th yokozuna, and the first to be officially listed as such on the banzuke ranking sheets, an act which strengthened the prestige of yokozuna as the highest level of achievement in professional sumo.
Ōdate Uzaemon (Japanese: 大達羽 左エ門; born Benji Suwa (諏訪 辯治, Suwa Benji), December 15, 1853 – August 17, 1904) was a…
Ōdate Uzaemon (Japanese: 大達羽 左エ門; born Benji Suwa (諏訪 辯治, Suwa Benji), December 15, 1853 – August 17, 1904) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Tagawa, Dewa Province (now Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture), Japan. His highest rank was ōzeki. He is the fifth ōzeki from Yamagata Prefecture and the last promoted at this rank until the promotion of Kashiwado in September 1960, 72 years later. Nicknamed Boujakufujin (傍若無人), meaning 'insolent', he was known both for his bad manners and outrages towards his masters, and for his wrestling skills, boosting sumo's popularity at a match given in honor of Emperor Meiji.
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Ōnaruto Nadaemon (大鳴門 灘右エ門; May 14, 1853 – January 15, 1908) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tsuna…
Ōnaruto Nadaemon (大鳴門 灘右エ門; May 14, 1853 – January 15, 1908) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tsuna, Hyōgo Prefecture (now Awaji, Hyōgo). His highest rank was ōzeki. He is the second wrestler from Hyōgo Prefecture to have reached this rank, being the first promoted since Iwamigata's promotion in 1821, 69 years earlier.
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Tsurugizan Taniemon (劔山 谷右エ門; January 20, 1852 – November 21, 1910) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from…
Tsurugizan Taniemon (劔山 谷右エ門; January 20, 1852 – November 21, 1910) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kamojima, Oe District (now Awa, Tokushima Prefecture). His highest rank was ōzeki and he is one of only two wrestlers from this prefecture to have reached this rank, being the second overall and the first promoted since Eshimagata's promotion in 1778, 108 years earlier.
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Hitachiyama Torakichi (Japanese: 常陸山 虎吉; born in 1850 as Isoarashi Torakichi (五十嵐 虎吉, Isoarashi Torakichi)), also known…
Hitachiyama Torakichi (Japanese: 常陸山 虎吉; born in 1850 as Isoarashi Torakichi (五十嵐 虎吉, Isoarashi Torakichi)), also known as Dewanoumi Unemon (出羽ノ海 運右エ門, Dewanoumi Unemon), was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Ibaraki prefecture. He wrestled for the Hamakaze and Dewanoumi stables. His highest rank was Maegashira 1.
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Umegatani Tōtarō I (梅ヶ谷 藤太郎; March 16, 1845 – May 15, 1928) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from the town of…
Umegatani Tōtarō I (梅ヶ谷 藤太郎; March 16, 1845 – May 15, 1928) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from the town of Haki, Chikuzen Province, now Shiwa, Fukuoka Prefecture. He was the sport's 15th yokozuna. He was generally regarded as the strongest wrestler to emerge since the era of Tanikaze and Raiden.
Wakashima Kyūzaburō (若島 久三郎; September, 1842 – January 6, 1891) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Aizu…
Wakashima Kyūzaburō (若島 久三郎; September, 1842 – January 6, 1891) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Aizu, Mutsu Province (now Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture). His highest rank was ōzeki. As of January 1881, he is the only professional wrestler from this prefecture to have reached this rank.
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