Naruto (toshiyori)
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Naruto is a toshiyori
(an elder of the Japan Sumo Association
). The name is currently held by former yokozuna Takanosato Toshihide
. He is correctly addressed as Naruto-oyakata.
Toshiyori
A toshiyori is a sumo elder of the Japan Sumo Association. Also known as oyakata, former wrestlers who reached a sufficiently high rank are the only people eligible...
(an elder 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 name is currently held by former yokozuna Takanosato Toshihide
Takanosato Toshihide
Takanosato Toshihide was a sumo wrestler from Namioka, Aomori, Japan. He was the sport's 59th Yokozuna from 1983 to 1986 and won four top division tournament championships...
. He is correctly addressed as Naruto-oyakata.
Holders
- Stable owners in bold.
| Generation | Name at retirement | Highest rank | Stable | Period | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | Takanosato Toshihide | yokozuna | Futagoyama | 1986.1- |