Izutsu (toshiyori)
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Izutsu is a toshiyori
(an elder of the Japan Sumo Association
). The name is currently held by former sekiwake Sakahoko Nobushige. He is correctly addressed as Izutsu-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 sekiwake Sakahoko Nobushige. He is correctly addressed as Izutsu-oyakata.
Holders
- Stable owners in bold.
| Generation | Name at retirement | Highest rank | Stable | Period | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki Kitanofuji Katsuaki 北の富士勝昭 is a former sumo wrestler, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He was the sport's 52nd Yokozuna. He was also the head coach of Kokonoe stable.-Career:... |
yokozuna | Dewanoumi-Kokonoe | 1974.7-1977.11 | |
| 13th | Tsurugamine Akio Tsurugamine Akio Tsurugamine Akio , real name Akio Fukuzono, was a sumo wrestler from Aira, Kagoshima, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. After his retirement he was the head of Izutsu stable and coached two of his sons, Sakahoko and Terao, to the top division.-Career:Tsurugamine began his professional career... |
sekiwake | Izutsu | 1977.12-1994.4 (retired) | |
| 14th | Sakahoko Nobushige | sekiwake | Izutsu | 1994.4- | succeeded his father |