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I see that Shikoroyama-beya's young tokoyama Tokoei has gone from the list, after just under two years in the job. Meanwhile, two pictures have emerged from Shosei's danpatsu-shiki - with an oichomage at last: And a politician from the Adachi ward, where Sakaigawa-beya is located, makes a cut:
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Hokutomaru's appearance in the yusho arasoi in the Kyushu basho saw his given name added - Akira / 明 / あきら
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There are no regulations about whether a rikishi's chonmage should curve to the right, left or even go straight down the centre, but almost all rikishi curve theirs to the right. One rikishi bucks the trend - Aonishiki currently curves his to the left, reviving an old tradition of Hawaiian rikishi. First class tokoyama Tokojin, who prepares Aonishiki's mage, explained that former Sekiwake Takamiyama started doing it because, as he was left-handed, it was easier for him to curve it left if nobody was around to help. Other Hawaiian rikishi, whether right or left-handed, copied him and the tradition was born. At the Kyushu basho, where Aonishiki made his Juryo debut, Tokojin suggested curving it to the left. Aonishiki was rather shy and only tried it a few times, but recently he has specifically asked Tokojin to curve it left. Musashigawa-oyakata (former Yokozuna Musashimaru) also used to have his chonmage curved left, but there were times on jungyo when a tokoyama wasn't aware and curved it to the right. "It felt strange, so I got a comb and pulled it to the left. Takamiyama was the first because he was left-handed. Then Konishiki, Akebono, me... I was the last, but all the rikishi from Hawaii curved their chonmage to the left." Musashigawa was happy to learn that the tradition had been revived. "The rikishi of today don't know so much about the past. Aonishiki is doing it? That's great!" Rikishi can show off their individuality through the kimono and obi. But it seems even in the chonmage, if you look closely, there are hidden expressions and traditions on display.
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Oki had four kesho-mawashi, it's unfortunate he didn't get another opportunity to wear them. With Shikoroyama-oyakata (former Komusubi Homasho) in front of some floral tributes. Heya gyoji Kimura Shunta, in a borrowed Makuuchi-kaku costume, was on duty for this one. Final cut by the shisho. Former Yokozuna Kakuryu among those attending. Given as souvenirs to the guests was a tegata, rice bowls with Oki's name and a pack of rice from his home village of Sekikawa.
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Chiyonoumi afterwards:
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I didn't get round to danpatsu-shiki pictures after the Kyushu basho for family reasons, but better late than never. Musashigawa-beya posted a few shots from Hayanami's danpatsu-shiki, which began and ended with commemorative group shots. Meanwhile, Kotoozutsu and Kotoryusei had a joint danpatsu-shiki at Sadogatake-beya.
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Wakayamanaka had eye surgery a year ago, I guess either it didn't work or he decided/was advised not to risk returning. His danpatsu-shiki took place at the heya senshuraku party. Tsunekawa was greeted in the hanamichi by Arashio-oyakata (former Maegashira Sokokurai) and stablemates after his final bout. As mentioned in the top post, Honma was one of the founding rikishi of Naruto-beya when it was opened by former Ozeki Kotooshu. He's been doing sumo since he was a small boy. Wanpaku Yokozuna in the sixth grade in 1998, and middleweight champion at the World Junior Championships the year before entering ozumo. Sakaigawa-oyakata scouted him in his final year at Hibiki High School in Yamaguchi prefecture, telling him his short stature would not hold him back. I hope we get to see his danpatsu-shiki, but Sakaigawa doesn't seem to have any online presence and I've heard they request that guests don't share pictures from the senshuraku parties, so that doesn't fill me with hope.
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Perhaps one or both of you are confusing him with Kimura Chishu, who has an actual conviction for domestic violence against his wife and child years ago. It was reported here on the forum, so unless your source can be certain maybe you'll consider deleting your post rather than let unsubstantiated rumours of such a serious nature remain.
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The usually well-informed ryogokulove on X says Edagawa (ex-Aogiyama) is the one leaving to be replaced by Otowayama. Also says Araiso (ex-Kotoyuki) and Magaki (ex-Ishiura) will take over as sumo school instructors in place of Tateyama and Kiyomigata (and presumably their kimarite-gakari roles too). A reply says Takenawa will move to the Nagoya basho team, perhaps ending the oddity of Mihogaseki doubling up with that and Fukuoka which you spotted a while back?
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Correct. To use Mihogaseki-beya as an example, Kaorufuji is a direct survivor as he was there at the time it closed. Higohikari is a survivor via branch out with Kise-beya, which was some years earlier. Would it make things a bit clearer if I add the branch out dates to the relevant entries?
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37 Showa Survivors took to the dohyo for the opening basho of the year, chalking up 124 wins and 155 losses. Among the 13 kachi-koshi were 9-6 results for evergreen Tamawashi and also Sadanoumi, who will return to Makuuchi as a result. The other 24 participants finished make-koshi, including Higohikari who fought and lost three times in as many days and then went kyujo on his return to the banzuke. Shout out to Hagane who finished with a kachi-koshi for the fourth consecutive basho. It would be remarkable if he can he keep the run going and return to Makushita at the age of 43 and after 25 years on the dohyo, although he'd likely need five wins in March to do it. Shosei retired after a 20-year career, reaching a highest rank of Ms3e in 2012 Nagoya, although he wasn't called up to fight a Juryo bout so didn't get to wear an oichomage. He was a constant presence in Makushita for ten years between 2008 and 2018. Sadly he was injured during the 2023 Aki basho and was absent since then. I can find only one notable milestone this time, Asatenmai collected his 500th career loss on Day 12. Full results for 2025 Hatsu in banzuke order:
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With the retirements of Kyokutaisei and Terunofuji, there are no remaining rikishi from the old Oshima-beya and Magaki-beya. Those entries will shortly be removed from the top post, which has been updated to account for other retirements and shikona changes. Also worth noting that Aoiyama's retirement means the end of the Kasugano branch of survivors from the old Tagonoura-beya, however that entry stays put as the Dewanoumi branch still has two active rikishi.
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I expect the yobidashi to be included in this year's round of urakata promotions after the Aki basho. While predicting individual moves is partly guesswork, I'd be surprised if Kunio doesn't get the nod this time, as by then it would be four years since his immediate senior Mitsuaki went up. There'll be no functional difference yet though, he'll still be working Juryo torikumi for quite a while.
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Sad to see that Kainoshima stuck to his plan to retire before he turns 30 (in two months). At least he signed off in style with a tasukizori win, although I have to be honest, it looked rather like a crowd-pleasing jungyo bout to me. Asanowaka was obviously aware it was Kainoshima's last bout, as he hot-footed it round to the east hanamichi to present him with flowers as he walked back!
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Ahead of the final round of lower division sumo, one rikishi returns to the dohyo and two more in Jonokuchi join in order to stay on the banzuke. Two other rikishi have to withdraw. Entering/Returning: Ms53w Chiyonoo (fusenpai Day 3, withdrew Day 5) Jk2e Chiyotenfu Jk12w Nishikimaru Withdrawing: Ms12e Yuma (fusenpai Day 12) - Onomatsu-beya reports a leg injury. Ms18e Asakoki (fusenpai Day 12) Assuming he doesn't retire, Jk10w Chiyoryusei will fall off the banzuke after this basho. Distal bicep tendon rupture in the left arm (左上腕二頭筋腱遠位断裂), sustained during his loss to Shishi yesterday.