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List Of ōzeki
More than 50 sumo wrestlers have reached the second highest in the sport, the rank of '' ōzeki'', but have failed to rise to the top rank since the modern era of sumo began in 1927 with the merger of the Tokyo and Osaka organizations. By 2020, over 250 wrestlers have been promoted to the rank of ''ōzeki'' throughout the entire history of the sport. Wrestlers who went on to be promoted to ''yokozuna'' are tabulated in the ''list of yokozuna''. The number of top division ''yūshō'' (championships) won by each ''ōzeki'' is also listed. There is no requirement to win a championship before promotion, but a wrestler must usually have won around 33 bouts over three consecutive tournaments. Since 1927, the longest-serving ''ōzeki'' of modern times have been Kaiō and Chiyotaikai who each held the rank for 65 tournaments. With five wins, Kaiō also holds the record for ''yūshō'' won in the modern era by a wrestler to never reach the rank of ''yokozuna''. List * Wrestler held th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumo
is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a '' rikishi'' (wrestler) attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring ('' dohyō'') or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet (usually by throwing, shoving or pushing him down). Sumo originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally and where it is considered the national sport. It is considered a '' gendai budō'', which refers to modern Japanese martial arts, but the sport has a history spanning many centuries. Many ancient traditions have been preserved in sumo, and even today the sport includes many ritual elements, such as the use of salt purification, from Shinto. Life as a wrestler is highly regimented, with rules regulated by the Japan Sumo Association. Most sumo wrestlers are required to live in communal sumo training stables, known in Japanese as '' heya'', where all aspects of their daily lives—from meals to their manner of dress— ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimizugawa Motokichi
was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Goshogawara, Aomori, Japan. His highest rank was '' ōzeki.'' Career Making his debut in January 1917, he was promoted to the top ''makuuchi'' division in January 1923 and made the fourth ''komusubi'' rank in January 1926, although he did not take part in that tournament. He competed in the ''maegashira'' ranks in 1927 but left the Japan Sumo Association temporarily and was not listed on the ''banzuke'' ranking sheets in the March and May 1928 tournaments. Returning in October 1928 he was listed at the bottom of the ''jūryō'' division and after winning two ''jūryō'' tournament titles he returned to the top division in 1930. Shimizugawa was promoted to the second highest rank of ''ōzeki'' in 1932 but never made the highest ''yokozuna'' rank, despite winning a total of three top division tournament championships. He was overlooked for promotion while two men with inferior records to him, Musashiyama and Minanogawa, were both promoted to '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuneyama Keiji
Mitsuneyama Keiji, real name Tōichi Shimamura (7 February 1922 – 15 August 1989) was a sumo wrestler from Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan who won the top division ''yūshō'' or tournament championship in 1954. His highest rank was '' ōzeki'' and he earned nine ''kinboshi'' or gold stars for defeating ''yokozuna'' when ranked as a ''maegashira'', and seven special prizes. After his retirement in 1960 he was the head coach of Takashima stable. Career He began his professional career in 1937, joining Takashima stable, reaching the top ''makuuchi'' division in 1944. He earned nine ''kinboshi'' or gold stars for defeating ''yokozuna'' whilst ranked as a ''maegashira'', and seven '' sanshō'' or special prizes. In 1953, at the age of 31, he was promoted to the second highest rank of '' ōzeki'', after 16 tournaments in the lower ''san'yaku'' ranks, ten at ''sekiwake'' and six at ''komusubi''. Three tournaments later he took his only top division ''yūshō'' or tournament championship, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masuiyama Daishirō I
Masuiyama Daishirō (3 November 1919 – 21 October 1985) was a sumo wrestler from Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan. His highest rank was '' ōzeki.'' After his retirement he was the head coach of Mihogaseki stable and produced ''yokozuna'' Kitanoumi among other wrestlers. Career Born Kumiaki Sawaka, he joined Dewanoumi stable in 1935 and initially fought under the ''shikona'' of Hamanishiki, before changing to Masuiyama in 1937. After winning the ''makushita'' tournament championship or ''yūshō'' in 1939 he was promoted to ''jūryō'' and only two tournaments later, after picking up another championship, he was promoted to the top ''makuuchi'' division for the January 1941 tournament. In January 1942 he defeated ''yokozuna'' Haguroyama to earn his first gold star or ''kinboshi.'' He finished with a losing record but good performances over the next three tournaments took him to ''komusubi'' and then ''sekiwake'' in 1944. In the first postwar tournament held in a bomb-damaged Kokugikan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himeji, Hyōgo
file:Himeji City Hall 20180505.jpg, 260px, Himeji City Hall is a Cities of Japan, city located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 525,682 in 227,099 households and a population density of 980 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Himeji is located in the central western part of the Harima Plain in the western part of Hyogo Prefecture, and is the central city of the Harima Province, Harima region of the prefecture. The Ichikawa River is located in the central eastern part of the city, and the Senba River and Noda River are located in the center. The Ieshima Islands in the Seto Inland Sea are within the city limits and are located off the coast of Harima Bay. The city is surrounded by the mountains and the sea. Neighbouring municipalities Hyōgo Prefecture * Kakogawa, Hyōgo, Kakogawa * Takasago, Hyōgo, Takasago * Kasai, Hyōgo, Kasai * Tatsuno, Hyōgo, Tatsuno * Shisō, Hyōgo, Shisō * Taishi, Hy� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shionoumi Unemon
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. Career Shionoumi was born in (present day Himeji). He was known for his strong physique since elementary school, and worked alongside adults in salt making. He was spotted by the top division wrestler Kasagiyama Katsuichi who persuaded him to join the prestigious Dewanoumi stable. At the time, Dewanoumi stable was seeking a way to stop the dominance of Futabayama from the rival Tatsunami stable, and Kasagiyama, a talented Waseda U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saga, Saga
is the capital city of Saga Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Saga was the capital of Saga Domain in the Edo period, and the largest city of former Hizen Province. As of August 1, 2020, the city had an estimated population of 232,736 and a population density of 539 persons per km2. The total area is 431.84 km2. Saga is located in the southeast part of Saga Prefecture. After the 2005 merger the city became very long north to south, bordering the Ariake Sea to the south and Fukuoka Prefecture to the southeast and north. The northern half of the city contains the Sefuri Mountains. Saga can also be regarded as within the Greater Fukuoka metropolitan area, and by extension, Fukuoka-Kitakyushu Metropolitan Area. History Municipal timeline *April 1, 1889 - The modern municipal system was established and the city of Saga is founded. At the same time, the current city region is occupied by 21 villages from three districts. ** Kanzaki District: Hasuike and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saganohana Katsumi
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''. Sumo career In 1934, with the help of Tamanishiki who had come as part of a regional sumo exhibition, the future Saganohana joined the now defunct Kumegawa stable and first entered the ring in May of that same year. He would later join Tamanishiki's Nishonoseki stable. He first made it to the top division ''makuuchi'' in the Summer 1939 tournament, and continued to find success. He would defeat then ''yokozuna'' Minanogawa twice for two gold stars or ''kinboshi''. In the Spring 1941 tournament, he received an 8–7 record at ''maegashira'' 1 and it was expected he would be promoted to the titled ranks, called ''san'yaku''. He was however, left at the same rank for the following tournament, but this allowed him another chance to distinguish himself, as he managed an improved 9–6 record and also had his seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nayoro, Hokkaido
is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 28,373 and a population density of 53 persons per km2 (140 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is . On March 27, 2006, the town of Fūren was merged into Nayoro. History *1909: Kaminayoro village was founded. *1915: Kaminayoro village became Nayoro town. *1920: Chiebun village split off from Shimonayoro village. *1924: Shimokawa village was separated from Nayoro town. *1954: Nayoro town and Chiebun village was merged to form Nayoro town. *1956: Nayoro town became Nayoro city. *2006: Nayoro city and Fūren town was merged to form Nayoro city. Education Universities * Nayoro City University Junior colleges * Nayoro City University Junior College High schools * Hokkaido Nayoro High School * Hokkaido Nayoro Industry High School Transportation Rail The Nayoro Main Line and Shimmei Line used to run from Nayoro Station. * Sōya Main Line : Fūren - Nayorokōkō - Nayoro - Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nayoroiwa Shizuo
Nayoroiwa Shizuo (名寄岩静男, September 27, 1914 – January 26, 1971) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Nayoro, Hokkaidō, Japan. Career He joined Tatsunami stable and made his professional debut in May 1932. Along with his stablemates Futabayama and Haguroyama, he supported Tatsunami stable. In January 1937, he was promoted to the top ''makuuchi'' division. In January 1938, he defeated ''yokozuna'' Musashiyama, gaining his first ''kinboshi'' or gold star. He was promoted to '' ōzeki'' in January 1943, but was demoted to ''sekiwake'' in May 1944. He was promoted to ''ōzeki'' again in November 1946, but he lost all eleven bouts in the November 1947 tournament. He was demoted again in the May 1948 tournament. Of his six tournaments at ''ozeki'' rank he only achieved a ''kachi-koshi'' or winning record in two of them, and his overall record as an ''ozeki'' was 26 wins against 31 losses, with 22 absences. In the May 1950 tournament, he won his first Fighting Spirit Award. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minami-Matsuura District, Nagasaki
is a district located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. As of January 1, 2009 the district has an estimated population of 22,893 and a density of 107 persons per km2. The total area is 213.97 km2. It forms part of the Gotō Islands. Towns and villages * Shinkamigotō Mergers *On August 1, 2004 the city of Fukue and the towns of Kishiku, Miiraku, Naru, Tamanoura and Tomie merged to form the city of Gotō. *On August 1, 2004 the towns of Arikawa Arikawa (written 有川) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *, Japanese writer *, Japanese actor and voice actor *, Japanese ice dancer *, Japanese aikidoka *, Japanese politician {{surname Japanese-language surnames ..., Kamigotō, Narao, Shin'uonome and Wakamatsu merged to form the new town of Shinkamigotō. Districts in Nagasaki Prefecture {{Nagasaki-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itsutsushima Narao
, born as Isaichi Kanesaki (, December 22, 1912 – May 6, 1973 was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Minamimatsuura (now Shin-Kamigotō), Nagasaki Prefecture. History Itsutsushima was born in Minamimatsuura district in 1912, a district located on the Gotō Islands. Because his hometown is located in an island, he became fisherman and wrestled as an amateur sumo wrestler, serving as a local ''ōzeki''. His back and legs were well-trained because he was a fisherman, the roll of his boat naturally reinforcing his wrestling skills. One day, the Tsunenohana's retirement show came to his hometown. He was scouted and encouraged to join Dewanoumi stable and stepped in the ring for the first time during the May 1930 tournament. Itsutsushima did not rise by leaps and bounds, but steadily climbed the ranks thanks to his enthusiasm during training sessions. In this regard, he was nicknamed . Shortly after his promotion to the ''jūryō'' division, he received the ''shikona'', or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
