Kasugano stable
Encyclopedia
is a stable
of sumo
wrestlers, part of the Dewanoumi
group of stables. As of November 2007 it had 24 wrestlers. It is currently one of the most successful stables, with five sekitori
wrestlers, including the Georgian
Tochinoshin and the Korea
n born (but Japanese national) Tochinowaka, who uses the current head coach's old shikona
or fighting name.
It was originally founded in the mid 18th century by a wrestler named Kasugano Gunpachi. It became inactive for a long time but was led in the Meiji period
by a referee named Kimura Soshiro (this is no longer allowed as oyakata must now be former wrestlers). He adopted as his son the Yokozuna Tochigiyama, who led the stable for over thirty years. He in turn adopted as his son the 44th Yokozuna Tochinishiki, who became the head in 1959 whilst still an active wrestler and later served as the chairman of the Japan Sumo Association
. Tochinoumi took over upon Tochinishiki's death in 1990 and led the stable until his retirement in 2003.
The prefix "Tochi" is commonly used for wrestlers in the stable. It originally referred to Tochigi Prefecture
, where Tochigiyama came from, but Tochinishiki was born in Tokyo
and the prefix no longer has a geographical meaning, instead being used as a stable identifier.
Active wrestlers with makuuchi
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 Dewanoumi
Dewanoumi stable
is a stable of sumo wrestlers. It has a long, prestigious history. Its current head coach is former sekiwake Washuyama. As of November 2007 it had 21 wrestlers....
group of stables. As of November 2007 it had 24 wrestlers. It is currently one of the most successful stables, with five 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...
wrestlers, including the Georgian
Georgian people
The Georgians are an ethnic group that have originated in Georgia, where they constitute a majority of the population. Large Georgian communities are also present throughout Russia, European Union, United States, and South America....
Tochinoshin and the Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n born (but Japanese national) Tochinowaka, who uses the current head coach's old shikona
Shikona
A shikona is a sumo wrestler's ring name.As with standard Japanese names, a shikona consists of a 'surname' and a 'given' name, and the full name is written surname first. However, the given name is rarely used outside formal or ceremonial occasions. Thus, the former yokozuna Asashōryū Akinori is...
or fighting name.
It was originally founded in the mid 18th century by a wrestler named Kasugano Gunpachi. It became inactive for a long time but was led in the Meiji period
Meiji period
The , also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from September 1868 through July 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan.- Meiji Restoration and the emperor :...
by a referee named Kimura Soshiro (this is no longer allowed as oyakata must now be former wrestlers). He adopted as his son the Yokozuna Tochigiyama, who led the stable for over thirty years. He in turn adopted as his son the 44th Yokozuna Tochinishiki, who became the head in 1959 whilst still an active wrestler and later served as the chairman 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...
. Tochinoumi took over upon Tochinishiki's death in 1990 and led the stable until his retirement in 2003.
The prefix "Tochi" is commonly used for wrestlers in the stable. It originally referred to Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Kantō region on the island of Honshū, Japan. The capital is the city of Utsunomiya.Nikkō, whose ancient Shintō shrines and Buddhist temples UNESCO has recognized by naming them a World Heritage Site, is in this prefecture...
, where Tochigiyama came from, but Tochinishiki was born 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...
and the prefix no longer has a geographical meaning, instead being used as a stable identifier.
Kasugano-oyakata
- 7th Kimura Soshiro, refereeGyojiA Gyōji is a referee in professional sumo wrestling in Japan.Gyōji usually enter the sumo world as teenagers and remain employees of the Sumo Association until they retire aged 65.-Responsibilities:...
1899-1925 - 8th Tochigiyama, the 27th Yokozuna 1925-1959
- 9th Tochinishiki, the 44th Yokozuna 1959-1990
- 10th Tochinoumi, the 49th Yokozuna 1990-2003
- 11th TochinowakaTochinowaka KiyotakaTochinowaka Kiyotaka is a former sumo wrestler from Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1985, reaching the top makuuchi division in 1987. His highest rank was sekiwake. He was a runner-up in one tournament and earned six special prizes and four kinboshi...
, former sekiwake 2003-present
Active wrestlers with makuuchiMakuuchior is the top division of professional sumo. Its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers , ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous tournaments....
experience
- Tochiozan, former sekiwake
- Tochinonada, former sekiwake
- Tochinoshin, komusubi
- Kimurayama, maegashira
- TochinowakaTochinowaka MichihiroTochinowaka Michihiro is a sumo wrestler from Hyogo, Japan. His father is a Zainichi Korean and his mother is a Korean immigrant. He made his professional debut in 2007 and has steadily risen through the ranks and has begun to establish himself as a top division presence...
, maegashira
Toshiyori
- Iwatomo (former maegashira Tochiisami)
- Hatachiyama (former komusubi Tochinohana)
- Kiyomigata ((former maegashira Tochisakae)
Gyoji
- Shotaro Kimura (real name Yoshimitsu Morita) - makuuchi referee
- Shoji Kimura (Makoto Sasaya) - makushita referee