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Hakkaku Stable
is a heya (sumo), stable of sumo wrestlers, part of the Takasago ''Glossary of sumo terms#ichimon, ichimon'' or group of stables. It was established in September 1993 by former ''Makuuchi#Yokozuna, yokozuna'' Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi, Hokutoumi, who took with him four wrestlers from Kokonoe stable. The stable has so far produced nine ''sekitori'', four of whom have reached the ''makuuchi'' division. As of November 2024, it had 13 wrestlers. Many Hakkaku wrestlers have the kanji 北勝 (pronounced ''hokuto'' or ''hokutō'') in their shikona, ring name, taken from the former name of their head coach. Ring name conventions Many wrestlers at this stable take ring names or ''shikona'' that begin with the character in deference to their coach and the stable's owner, the former Hokutoumi. Owner *1993-present: 8th Hakkaku Nobuyoshi (''toshiyori#Ranking, rijichō'', List of yokozuna#61, the 61st ''yokozuna'' Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi, Hokutoumi) Notable active wrestlers *Kitanowaka Daisuke, Kita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakkaku Beya
is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō. He was the sport's 61st ''yokozuna'' and won eight top division championships. He wrestled for Kokonoe stable, as did Chiyonofuji, and the two were the first ''yokozuna'' stablemates to take part in a play-off for the championship, in 1989. After a number of injury problems he retired in 1992, and is now the head coach of Hakkaku stable. In November 2015 he was appointed chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, following the death of Kitanoumi, initially to serve until the end of March 2016. He was then elected as head for a full term by his fellow board members in a vote held in March 2016. He was reappointed to a full term as chairman four times, most recently in 2024. Early life Hoshi was born in Hiroo, Hokkaidō. An uncle was an acquaintance of former ''yokozuna'' Kitanofuji Katsuaki, Kitanofuji, who by then had retired from competition and was running Kokonoe stable, and at his invitation Hoshi moved to Tokyo. U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takamisakari Seiken
Takamisakari Seiken (born May 12, 1976 as Seiken Katō) is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori Prefecture, Japan. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1999 and established himself in the top division in 2002 after a brief appearance in 2000. He received five special prizes for his achievements in tournaments and earned two gold stars for defeating ''yokozuna''. The highest rank he reached was ''komusubi'', which he held on two occasions. He was one of the most popular wrestlers in sumo in his time, largely due to his eccentric warm-ups before his matches. He retired in January 2013 to become a coach at Azumazeki stable, having taken the '' toshiyori-kabu'' Furiwake-''oyakata''. In January 2020 he became head coach of Azumazeki stable, following the death of the former Ushiomaru. Career Born in Itayanagi, Kitatsugaru District, Katō was an amateur sumo champion at Nihon University, winning the College Yokozuna title in his final year. He began his professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Sumida, Tokyo
is a Special wards of Tokyo, special ward in the Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Sumida City. As of 1 April 2025, the ward has an estimated population of 287,766 and a population density of 20,120 persons per km2. Its total area is 13.77 km2. Sumida's city office is located in Azumabashi, while its commercial center is the area around Kinshicho Station in the south. Geography Sumida is in the north-eastern part of the mainland portion of Tokyo. The Sumida and Arakawa are the major rivers, and form parts of its boundaries. Its neighbors are all special wards: Adachi, Tokyo, Adachi to the north; Arakawa, Tokyo, Arakawa to the northwest; Katsushika, Tokyo, Katsushika to the east; Edogawa, Tokyo, Edogawa to the southeast; Taitō, Tokyo, Taitō to the west; Chūō, Tokyo, Chūō to the southwest; and Kōtō, Tokyo, Kōtō to the south. Landmarks *Asahi Breweries headquarters: The Asahi Beer Hall, with the ''Asahi fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokoyama
A is a traditional Japanese hairdresser specializing in the theatrical arts (kabuki and ) and Sumo#Professional sumo, professional sumo. The trade is the result of a slow evolution from the traditional Japanese barbers of the Edo period, some of whom gradually started to specialize in hairstyles of actors, puppets, and . The word uses a Kanji, Japanese character meaning 'floor', because in the Edo period barbers had shops on simple raised floors. use a variety of traditional techniques and tools, mainly combs, spikes and strings, to style the hair after oiling it. Although maintain the use of techniques inherited from the Edo period, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a traditional practice with the gradual disappearance of the craftsmen producing the oils and tools needed for traditional hairdressing. maintain close relationships with those whose hair they arrange, often assigned to the particular service of a small group of people. In kabuki, this relation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yobidashi
A , often translated in English as "usher", "ring attendant", or "ring announcer", is an employee of the Japan Sumo Association, responsible for various tasks essential to the traditional running of Sumo#Professional sumo, professional sumo tournaments () in Japan. The are involved in building the (wrestling ring) or calling wrestlers () to the ring when it is their turn to fight. They are also entrusted with other roles, both administrative and artistic, in the service of the heya (sumo), stable to which they are attached. Established during the Heian period, the role of was not codified until the Tenmei, Tenmei era. Nicknamed "sumo's workhorses" by former Takamiyama Daigorō, Takamiyama, the are required to wear traditional clothing in public and are subject to a strict hierarchy in their organisation. History The status of did not appear until 1750. Before the appearance of this term to specifically designate the staff responsible for announcing the wrestlers, several d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juryo
Professional sumo as administered by the Japan Sumo Association is divided into six ranked divisions. Wrestlers are promoted and demoted within and between these divisions based on the merit of their win–loss records in official tournaments. For more information, see ''kachi-koshi'' and ''make-koshi''. Wrestlers are also ranked within each division. The higher a wrestler's rank within a division is, the general level of opponents he will have to face becomes stronger. According to tradition, each rank is further subdivided into East and West, with East being slightly more prestigious, and ranked slightly higher than its West counterpart. The divisions, ranked in order of hierarchy from highest to lowest, are as follows: ''Makuuchi'' , or , is the top division. It is fixed at 42 wrestlers who are ranked according to their performance in previous tournaments. At the top of the division are the four ranks of "titleholders", or "champions" called the ''san'yaku'', comprising '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyōji
A is a referee employed by the Japan Sumo Association, responsible for a variety of activities which concern the organisation of the sport in general and the refereeing of matches, as well as the preservation of Sumo#Professional sumo, professional sumo culture, deeply rooted in Shinto traditions. Subject to the same strict hierarchy and traditional appearance as the other professions gravitating around professional sumo, the are one of the most visible professions at tournaments (), being the third person in the (wrestling ring) and sometimes defined as "an essential part of the sumo spectacle." Inherited from a tradition of refereeing dating back to the Heian period, did not take on their current role until the Tenshō (Momoyama period), Tenshō era in the late 16th century. Since the end of the 18th century, have been entrusted with religious functions, which they perform during the consecration of combat areas, before tournaments or in the heya (sumo), stables to which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazusada Higuchi
is a former Japanese sumo wrestler and professional wrestler, working for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion DDT Pro-Wrestling (DDT), where he is a former KO-D Openweight Champion. Sumo career At Hokkaido Monbetsukita High School, he was the captain of the judo club. After winning third place in both the individual and team competitions at the 2006 All-Hokkaido High School Athletic Federation Tournament, he was scouted by the 8th Hakkaku '' oyakata'' (former ''yokozuna'' Hokutoumi) and started training in sumo wrestling at the Hakkaku stable. He made his professional debut in the March 2007 tournament (''honbasho''). He struggled for two years in the ''jonidan'' division before changing his ring name (''shikona'') from his real name to , after the character Hokudōzan Tsuyoshi from the manga series '' Aah! Harimanada''. He then started to produce stronger results, was promoted to ''sandanme'' in July 2009, and eventually to ''makushita'' in November 2011. He reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makushita
Professional sumo as administered by the Japan Sumo Association is divided into six ranked divisions. Wrestlers are promoted and demoted within and between these divisions based on the merit of their win–loss records in official tournaments. For more information, see '' kachi-koshi'' and ''make-koshi''. Wrestlers are also ranked within each division. The higher a wrestler's rank within a division is, the general level of opponents he will have to face becomes stronger. According to tradition, each rank is further subdivided into East and West, with East being slightly more prestigious, and ranked slightly higher than its West counterpart. The divisions, ranked in order of hierarchy from highest to lowest, are as follows: ''Makuuchi'' , or , is the top division. It is fixed at 42 wrestlers who are ranked according to their performance in previous tournaments. At the top of the division are the four ranks of "titleholders", or "champions" called the ''san'yaku'', comprising ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryota Hama
(born November 21, 1979) is a retired Japanese sumo wrestler and current professional wrestler, signed to Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW) in the Strong BJ division. Sumo career Hama joined sumo in July 1995, and he fought for the Hakkaku stable run by former ''yokozuna'' Hokutoumi. His ''shikona'' was Hokutoarashi (meaning "North Victory Storm") and he reached a highest rank of ''makushita 6'' in November 2001. Injury-prone in his knees, he fell greatly in rank and announced his retirement in May 2008. His career record was 235 wins to 169 losses, with 114 absences due to injury. Professional wrestling career All Japan Pro Wrestling (2008–2013) After retiring from sumo, Hama became a professional wrestler. Hama debuted in professional wrestling on November 3, 2008, losing to former Sumo champion Akebono. On September 23, 2009, Hama and Akebono, known collectively as SMOP (Super Megaton Ohzumo Powers), won the All Asia Tag Team Championship, defeating Minoru Suzuki and Nosawa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaihō Ryōji
Kaihō Ryōji (born April 17, 1973 as Ryōji Kumagaya) is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori Prefecture, Aomori, Japan. His highest rank was ''komusubi''. An amateur champion at Nihon University, he entered professional sumo in 1996. He was one of the lightest ''sekitori'' wrestlers in recent years. He won two special prizes for Technique. He retired from active competition in 2010 and became a coach, but in April 2011 he was asked to resign from the Japan Sumo Association after being found guilty of match-fixing. Career Kaihō was born in Fukaura, Aomori, Fukaura, a town in the Nishitsugaru District, Aomori, Nishitsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture. He was an amateur sumo champion at Nihon University, and won the middleweight world title for Japan in the 2nd World Sumo Championships held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan. He entered professional sumo in January 1996 at the age of 22, joining Hakkaku stable. Because of his amateur achievements, he was given ''makushita tsukedashi'' stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
