Futagodake Takeshi (born 15 November 1943 as Takeshi Yamanaka) is a former

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wrestler from Kanagi,

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. He made his professional debut in January 1961, and reached the top division in January 1967. His highest rank was ''

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''. He retired in September 1976 and became an toshiyori, elder in the Japan Sumo Association. In 1993 he branched out from Takanohana stable, Futagoyama stable and opened up Araiso stable. Araiso stable folded when Futagodake reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 in November 2008.

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1943 births Living people Japanese sumo wrestlers Sumo people from Aomori Prefecture Komusubi {{sumo-bio-stub

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