Isenoumi stable
Encyclopedia
is a stable
of sumo
wrestlers. Part of the Tokitsukaze
group of stables, it is one of the oldest active stables in sumo, dating back to the mid-eighteenth century. The legendary Tanikaze, one of the first Yokozuna, and his protégé Raiden, arguably the greatest rikishi ever, were both members of Isenoumi stable. Its current incarnation, however, dates from 1949. In the 1960s the stable produced Yokozuna Kashiwado
, who upon his retirement left to found Kagamiyama stable in 1970.
Former sekiwake Fujinokawa took charge on 12 December 1982. He was also a Director of the Japan Sumo Association
. The stable is situated in Tokyo
's Edogawa ward
. To help tackle the high crime rate in that area, Isenoumi Oyakata instructed his wrestlers to go on night patrols
, the first time a stable has done this. As of November 2010, the stable had 13 wrestlers. It is one of a handful of stables that does not recruit foreign born rikishi.
The retirement of Tosanoumi in December 2010 left the stable without any sekitori
. Fujinokawa reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 on 26 September 2011 and was replaced by former maegashira Kitakachidoki.
Heya
In sumo wrestling, a heya , usually translated into English as stable, is an organization of sumo wrestlers where they train and live. All wrestlers in professional sumo must belong to one. There are currently 49 heya , all but four of which belong to one of five ichimon...
of sumo
Sumo
is a competitive full-contact sport where a wrestler attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally...
wrestlers. Part of the Tokitsukaze
Tokitsukaze stable
The is a stable of sumo wrestlers, one of the Tokitsukaze group of stables. It was originally founded in 1769 and was dominant during the Taishō period. In its modern form it dates from 1941 when it was established by Futabayama, who was still an active wrestler at the time. Initially known as...
group of stables, it is one of the oldest active stables in sumo, dating back to the mid-eighteenth century. The legendary Tanikaze, one of the first Yokozuna, and his protégé Raiden, arguably the greatest rikishi ever, were both members of Isenoumi stable. Its current incarnation, however, dates from 1949. In the 1960s the stable produced Yokozuna Kashiwado
Kashiwado Tsuyoshi
Kashiwado Tsuyoshi was a sumo wrestler from Japan. He was the sport's 47th Yokozuna, fighting at sumo's highest rank from 1961 to 1969...
, who upon his retirement left to found Kagamiyama stable in 1970.
Former sekiwake Fujinokawa took charge on 12 December 1982. He was also a Director of the Japan Sumo Association
Japan Sumo Association
The is the body that operates and controls professional sumo wrestling in Japan under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Rikishi , gyōji , tokoyama , and yobidashi , are all on the Association's payroll, but the organisation is run...
. The stable is situated in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
's Edogawa ward
Edogawa, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. It takes its name from the river that runs from north to south along the eastern edge of the ward. In English, it uses the name Edogawa City....
. To help tackle the high crime rate in that area, Isenoumi Oyakata instructed his wrestlers to go on night patrols
Neighborhood watch
A neighborhood watch or neighbourhood watch , also called a crime watch or neighborhood crime watch, is an organized group of citizens devoted to crime and vandalism prevention within a neighborhood...
, the first time a stable has done this. As of November 2010, the stable had 13 wrestlers. It is one of a handful of stables that does not recruit foreign born rikishi.
The retirement of Tosanoumi in December 2010 left the stable without any sekitori
Sekitori
A sekitori is a sumo wrestler who is ranked in one of the top two professional divisions: makuuchi and juryo.Currently there are 70 rikishi in these divisions...
. Fujinokawa reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 on 26 September 2011 and was replaced by former maegashira Kitakachidoki.
Isenoumi Oyakata
- 11th: Isenoumi Yukishige (former sekiwake Fujinokawa 1982-2011
- 12th: Isenoumi Hayato (former maegashira Kitakachidoki) 2011 - present
Famous former wrestlers
- Tanikaze, the 4th Yokozuna
- Raiden, ozeki
- Kashiwado RisukeKashiwado RisukeKashiwado Risuke was a sumo wrestler from Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.-Career:Kashiwado was born in Aomori and went to Edo in 1806, joining Isenoumi stable. He was given the name "Kashiwado" and worked under Hirosaki Domain. His highest rank was Ozeki...
, ozeki - Kashiwado TsuyoshiKashiwado TsuyoshiKashiwado Tsuyoshi was a sumo wrestler from Japan. He was the sport's 47th Yokozuna, fighting at sumo's highest rank from 1961 to 1969...
, the 47th Yokozuna
Toshiyori
- Kabutoyama (former maegashira Oikari)
- Tatekawa (former sekiwake Tosanoumi)